Marble and stone tables are beautiful, but dining tables, coffee tables and bistro tops take a beating: glass rings, wine and coffee etches, scratches and chipped edges. The good news is a stone table top can almost always be restored to look new again, without replacing it. Here’s what causes the damage, what you can try yourself, and how a professional restoration works.
Common Stone Table Damage
- Etch rings and dull spots from wine, juice, coffee and acidic foods (marble, limestone and travertine)
- Water rings from glasses and vases
- Scratches from plates, keys and decor
- Chipped edges and corners
- Stains from oils and dark liquids that soaked in
- Overall dullness from years of use and the wrong cleaners
What You Can Try Yourself
- Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner, never vinegar or all-purpose sprays
- Use coasters, placemats and trivets
- Wipe up spills right away
- Reseal when water stops beading on the surface
If rings, etching or scratches are still there after cleaning, they’re in the surface of the stone. Rubbing them with polish or sandpaper usually leaves a patchy spot that looks worse. That’s when the table needs to be professionally refinished.
How We Restore Stone Table Tops
- Deep clean the top to remove buildup and old residue.
- Repair chips and cracks with color-matched resins, and rebuild damaged edges and corners.
- Diamond refinish the surface to remove etching, rings and scratches, finished to the sheen you want, from honed to high polish.
- Detail the edges by hand so they match the top.
- Protect it with a quality sealer, or MORE AntiEtch for marble, so it never etches again.
Protect It So It Stays Perfect
For marble tables that see daily use, MORE AntiEtch is the best way to stop etch rings for good. It’s a clear protective layer with a lifetime warranty, and it keeps the marble’s natural look. See how we restored and protected a marble table in Wilmette.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can etch rings be removed from a marble table?
Yes. Etching is surface damage, and diamond refinishing removes it.
Can a chipped table edge be fixed?
Yes. We fill and shape chipped edges and corners with color-matched resin, then polish them to blend in.
How long does table restoration take?
Most stone table tops are done in a single visit.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size of the table and how much repair it needs. Smaller jobs have a minimum, and every quote is free.
Bring Your Stone Table Back to Life
Prestige Grout has been restoring marble and stone across Chicagoland since 2012. See our marble polishing and repair and MORE AntiEtch services, or call or text (708) 582-6904 for a free quote.
