Caring For Marble Backsplash

Clean the marble with warm water and detergent.

Caring for marble backsplash. Dip a foam paintbrush into the sealer and paint the sealer onto the backsplash. One splash can etch the marble leaving a permanent dull scar. When you use a marble countertop for food preparation you will need to wipe up any spills immediately. Bailey founder and principal designer of prudence home design in this kitchen she used 4x8 subway tiles to give the illusion of a bigger space and then added 1x3 carrara marble tiles in a herringbone pattern for the backsplash.

Don t let them sit on the stone. Marble is porous and can be damaged by spilling an acidic substance on it. Countertops mantels thresholds and backsplashes. Wipe up spills immediately.

What s not loved is the difficulty in cleaning and caring for this elegant veined stone. Still cleaning a marble backsplash is easy. It s so fun to mix tile of different textures and sizes in a kitchen as it gives the room much more visual depth says prudence c. By acidic substance we mean common household substances like milk wine tomato juice or lemon juice.

Splashes of acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes citrus fruits sodas coffee wine fruit juice and even vinegar will damage marble. Turn on the kitchen fan or open a window to help eliminate some of the strong fumes many sealers contain. Be sure to wipe down your marble backsplash tile with a soft sponge or cloth using a gentle cleanser at least once a week. Don t use soap as it is fat based and can cause the stone to darken.

Marble backsplashes and countertop need to be sealed regularly and this can either be done by a professional or can be treated as a diy project. You can use a cleaner specifically meant for marble or store bought detergent. My dirty secret or how i learned to live with a marble backsplash. Just use warm water and dish soap and for stubborn stains a mixture of baking soda and water.

Vinegar citrus and tomato will etch marble. Treat marble as you would a fine wood finish says charlotte barnard creative director at nemo tile company. Always it was about the marble. Removing water spots and rings from marble countertops.

Pretty much every surface except toilet seats. Use coasters and cutting boards. That same pad may do the trick for smaller scratches and nicks. This removes dust as well as any splatters or dirt you may not have noticed keeping them from becoming more difficult to remove later on.