Case study: That marble is meant to be black, not white...
A brand new home had just been completed, featuring stunning black marble bathrooms. Full of good intentions, the builder's contract cleaner tidied up the property, and used neat acid to clean the bathrooms. The marble very quickly went from deep black to milky-white, with unsightly etch marks everywhere.
The white marks of acid damage are a drastic contrast on black marble
Slique was contacted by an insurance assessor for a competitive quote to recover the marble, as the cost and time involved in replacing the stone would be substantial.
Slique’s quote was ultimately accepted, and Technicians worked with the builder to gain access to the site. As the acid had been used to clean the area thoroughly – including under towel rails, mirrors and wall fittings – all the fittings had to be removed before restoration could start.
Black marble is generally more difficult to restore than lighter-coloured marbles, as any white marks contrast drastically with the surface.
Black marble also generally leaves factory processing with a very high shine, which is difficult to replicate without the weight and pressure used in a factory environment.
A Resurfacing treatment was completed on the surface. Even where this treatment had to be completed by hand – including in tricky corners, edges and enclosed small spaces – Slique Technicians achieved full recovery of the surface, to the satisfaction of the builder and home owner.
After restoration all areas were also given a Stain-Guarding treatment, and the homeowner was advised on how to maintain their marble surfaces.
