Marble is one of the most lustrous-looking natural stones in the world. With a chic look and feel, they can take any interior décor to the next level. And black marble slab is the most gorgeous one for interiors. Especially, when you’re looking for a reception desk, choosing a black marble reception desk would be a great option. It won’t only convert your reception desk photogenic but also give a new look to your entire décor.

But black marble is also susceptible to white etch marks if comes into contact with acidic things. Anything acidic can damage the marble surface and ruin the look of it. Etch marks are one of them. Removing them is also a hassle, but not impossible. All you’ll have to do is follow all the tips from marble experts.

Wondering how can you do so? Well, let’s dive into the following blog post.

How to remove etch marks from your gorgeous black marble reception area desk?

Removing etch marks from marble slabs is more like a crafting process.

But well, using the latest marble repair kit, you can make this crafting process easier. Most of these to-do kit comes with pretty much everything you’ll need to remove etch marks from your marble desk.

All you’ll need is a cup of water, a few sheets of paper towel and about 15 minutes of your labour to restore the look of your marble desk.

The following are the step-by-step procedures,

1. Get a wet sponge and clean the affected area of your marble reception desk.

2. Now buff the surface dry using a paper towel to remove the dust and dirt from that area.

3. Once done, wet the etched part of your black marble desk until it’s covered with water.

4. Get a pad holder and attach the sanding pad from the kit to it.

5. Now sand the surface with moderate pressure in 50 – 60 circular motions about 0.5 – 1 cm area beyond the etched part.

6. Now clean the etched part on your marble desk with a sponge and buff it dry using a soft, microfiber cloth. If the etch marks persist, repeat the process from the start.

7. Now wet the area with a wet sponge again.

8. Now attach the polishing pad from the kit to your pad holder.

9. Put ½ tsp of polish paste per 4” x 4” area for your desk to water to dilute it using a wooden stick and apply it likewise on the stone surface.

10. Apply high pressure in a circular motion on your marble desk for about 50 – 100 circles.

11. Ensure to polish a 1 – 2 cm. area beyond the affected part of your black marble desk.

12. Now clean the part with a sponge and spray some marble spray (e.g., R-311 marble spray) on the marble desk and dry it using a microfiber cloth or paper towel.

13. Ensure that the area is smooth and shiny. If not, repeat the steps from the start.

Concluding with,

Have you noticed etch marks on your beautiful black marble reception desk? Instead of replacing the entire desk for it, you can follow some tips to remove the etch marks. We hope this blog post can help you with that.