Removing drip stains from marble

[beanz]

I'm not 100% sure what the drips are, but wax-off isn't shifting them. My thoughts are that it is sealer, that's been dripped and not cleaned off. My main concern, if this is the case, is that the sealer initially used wasn't for stone... It was a porcelain sealer, and I have no idea what that could potentially do to marble!?!

any thoughts?

 

[Ian]

Can you get hold of the original sealer? Try to reactivate it by adding some more to it. Got to be worth a try.

 

[beanz]

Might be worth a try, as there's still some left at the job.

 

[beanz]

The original sealer did nothing. On closer inspection, I think these drip marks are water. Maybe, as it was porcelain sealer, it didn't do anything, and the water got into the marble?If they are water marks, is there a way to get them out? :-/

 

[Concrete guy]

Have a chat with these people. BI Crawshaw & Co Ltd, Stone Doctor - Tools and Consumables for Stone, Marble and Granite

You may be able to get a chemical poltice to draw the stain out, if it is infact a stain and not etching.

 

[beanz]

I don't suppose there's a definitive way to tell if it's etching?

 

[Concrete guy]

If it feels a little rough to the touch then it's more likely to be etching.

As you run your hand across the mark, if there is no discernible difference int eh texture then it's probably a stain.

 

[beanz]

Ok, that's what I was hoping, as it doesn't feel any different. Thanks

 

[jonnyc]

i dont think you have given enough info unless i am missing part of the thread.
i acn only see this page
what i would like to know is if these stains were evident before stone fixed. if this is the case could be marks fom marble standing in a pallet and rained on.
if you are looking at a job that has been fixed by someone else then it would be good to know what sealer was used.
i have had probelms in the past where stone has been dried and presealed before delivery and fixing.
too much sealer not wiped off before it has dried or leaving stone out in the sun can cause stains.
if it is stain stop mn i have used lithofin asr but you have to be careful with it.
if you can gfill me in with more info i may able to help

 

[beanz]

Hi jonny,

I didn't lay the tiles, and the guy who layed them is on holiday, but I would like to think that he wouldn't have laid them if the marks were already evident.
the sealer that was on the job, so i'm assuming it's what was used, is lithofin protective impregnator fz w (clearly states for porcelain tiles).
I've used wax-off, as recommended by lithofin tech, to remove the sealer, but it's hard to know if its actually removed it all (3 coats I believe)!?!
since using the wax-off, I've tried light sanding, wire wool, warm soapy water, marble wax, re-applying the impregnator (in case the drips were sealer), and a stone tile restorer from wickes (don't ask!?!).....
We've been offered free hire of a buffer next week, as local tile shop, who have been really helpful (thanks Hyperian Tiles of Ascot), reckon it'll get the marks off eventually!?!

 

[jonnyc]

give me a call now on 07956 556327.
will be quicker to talk through and then we acn share on forum any results

 

[Concrete guy]

Take up Jonny's offer for a chat Scott, he's a stone specialist and will give you good advice. Plus he's in your neck of the woods.