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Oil and wine stains in marble counters, drawn out with a poultice that won't etch the stone.
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Marble · Stain Removal
Once the sealer wears off, marble counters soak up oil and wine. The mark looks like a shadow inside the stone, not a dull ring on the surface. A poultice draws the colour out without the acid that would etch the marble. We see it every day on kitchen islands, after weeks of scrubbing that couldn't reach it.
Quick diagnosis
Press a damp cloth on the mark for a few minutes. If the stone lightens as it dries, the colour is probably inside the stone, so it's a stain. If the mark stays dull when dry and feels different under a fingertip, it's more likely etching, which needs a different repair.
Still unsure? Send photos for a free quote, or read our Stone Stain Removal guide.
Restore vs replace
Replacing a marble island means demolition, a new slab, new sink cutouts, and weeks of disruption. If the slab is sound, removing the stain and resealing usually takes one or two visits.
Repair path
Oil, organic, rust, water, and mould stains each need a different poultice, following Natural Stone Institute guidelines.
An absorbent powder (diatomaceous earth, kaolin, or baking soda) and the right liquid, mixed to a paste like peanut butter.
Spread 6 to 12 mm thick and covered with plastic for 24 to 48 hours. As it dries, it pulls the stain out.
Stubborn stains can take several rounds. Deep rust or old oil often needs professional products.
If the spill also etched the stone, we hone and polish, then seal.
Our work
Heritage marble staircases restored with new treads matched to the original stone, while the provincial offices stayed open.
Toronto · Heritage government building, Toronto
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After
BeforeIf the stone is sound, a dull marble floor can be honed and polished instead of torn out.
Dull Stone Polishing · Powder room floors
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After
BeforeA stained, scuffed marble lobby floor can be cleaned, honed, and sealed while the building stays open.
Dull Stone Polishing · Commercial lobbies
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FAQ
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Send photos of the damage. We'll tell you what it is and quote the work before anything starts.
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