Caring For Marble Backsplash

Bailey founder and principal designer of prudence home design in this kitchen she used 4x8 subway tiles to give the illusion of a bigger space and then added 1x3 carrara marble tiles in a herringbone pattern for the backsplash.

Caring for marble backsplash.

It s so fun to mix tile of different textures and sizes in a kitchen as it gives the room much more visual depth says prudence c. Marble is porous and can be damaged by spilling an acidic substance on it. Turn on the kitchen fan or open a window to help eliminate some of the strong fumes many sealers contain. Vinegar citrus and tomato will etch marble.

Wipe up spills immediately. Splashes of acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes citrus fruits sodas coffee wine fruit juice and even vinegar will damage marble. Always it was about the marble. Be sure to wipe down your marble backsplash tile with a soft sponge or cloth using a gentle cleanser at least once a week.

Michelle slatalla december 30 2013. That same pad may do the trick for smaller scratches and nicks. Treat marble as you would a fine wood finish says charlotte barnard creative director at nemo tile company. Just use warm water and dish soap and for stubborn stains a mixture of baking soda and water.

One splash can etch the marble leaving a permanent dull scar. Marble backsplashes and countertop need to be sealed regularly and this can either be done by a professional or can be treated as a diy project. By acidic substance we mean common household substances like milk wine tomato juice or lemon juice. Don t use soap as it is fat based and can cause the stone to darken.

Don t let them sit on the stone. This removes dust as well as any splatters or dirt you may not have noticed keeping them from becoming more difficult to remove later on. Buff out water spots with a dry 0000 rated steel wool pad. Pretty much every surface except toilet seats.

My dirty secret or how i learned to live with a marble backsplash. Still cleaning a marble backsplash is easy. Removing water spots and rings from marble countertops. Use coasters and cutting boards.

Dip a foam paintbrush into the sealer and paint the sealer onto the backsplash. You can use a cleaner specifically meant for marble or store bought detergent. My platonic ideal the house i would lie awake and fantasize about involved carrara. Clean the marble with warm water and detergent.