There is no doubt about it, homeowners have a love-hate relationship with their Travertine, Onyx, Marble and Limestone countertops that are mounted on cabinets, vanities, bars, dining room tables, and mantels. Homeowners agree that their Travertine, Marble, and Limestone countertop is a stunning way of enhancing the ambiance inside their homes.
However, those ubiquitous water spots seem to drive lots of homeowners crazy. When Travertine, Marble, Onyx, and Limestone countertops are marred by water spots or etching, homeowners will search online for countertop honing, polishing, refinishing and stone restoration solutions. Many will discover the
www.stonecareofarizona.com
website to remove unwanted etching and scratches. Once the etching and scratches have been removed, Stone Care of Arizona, the natural stone care expert, will polish the countertop surface to match the factory shine.
WHAT CAUSES WATER SPOTS?
The term "surface etching” is often euphemistically referred to as “water spots.” Water with high calcium magnesium content can leave an “artificially looking etch,” which has a crusty surface and leave a whitish patina The good news is that calcium magnesium residue is "not" an etch. However, acid-based substances will "dissolve" the Beilby layer of the Travertine, Marble, and Limestone countertop. What is a Beilby layer?
Great question,
Sir George Thomas Beilby
hypothesized that polishing a surface drastically alters the surface on the molecular level. Sir George Thomas Beilby further hypothesized that the surface atoms are rearranged from their polycrystalline configuration to an amorphous one. Simply stated, polishing Travertine, Marble, and Limestone countertops by mechanical polishing or with an acid-based compound will "dissolve the surface layer(s) and hardened it to a shiny finish. Thus, the Beilby layer is the shiny surface, as a result of the surface being honed (no shine) to a polished finish (stain to shiny refection).
Surface etching is caused by acid-based fluids, cleaners, and beverages that come in contact with the surfaces of Travertine, Marble Onyx, and Limestone countertop. Stone Care of Arizona, the natural stone expert unpacks this more for a better understanding overall:
CAN YOU REMOVE THE WATER SPOTS OF ETCHING?
Stone Care of Arizona, the natural stone expert receives calls from frustrated homeowners resorting to home remedies in a failed attempt to remove water spots or surface etching from beautiful vanity, used for the beatification rituals, and the kitchen island, the centerpiece of family gatherings. If you have "surface" etching, you might be able to remove it using a stonepro cream. You can order it online. Take a cloth and apply the cream to the etch and vigorously buff the area(s). If the etch dissolves and goes away, you are good to go! If the etch doesn't disappear, it will require surface restoration, give Stone Care of Arizona a call at
480-625-0557
between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm, Monday - Saturday.
HOW DOES STONE CARE OF ARIZONA REMOVE WATER SPOTS / ETCHING?
- Stone Care of Arizona uses innovative cutting edge surface cleaning technologies that remove etching (water spots) and micro-scratches and help restore the factory shine.
- Stone Care of Arizona uses green cleaning agents to dissolve stubborn contamination that is trapped below the surface that diminishes the polished finish.
- Stone Care of Arizona uses high-flow extraction equipment to remove the contamination off the countertop.
- Stone Care of Arizona uses a two-step nano sealer protector that creates a moisture and stain barrier on your countertop.
- Stone Care of Arizona offers a comprehensive workmanship guarantee.
- Stone Care of Arizona carries Workers' Compensation for all of its employees.
- Stone Care of Arizona carries liability and comprehensive insurance.
If you have water spots or etching on your countertops and vanities give Stone Care of Arizona a call at
480-625-0557, between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm, Monday - Saturday. You can also contact our support team at Stone Care of Arizona after hours via our
online request form. We will reach out to you as soon as possible. We look forward to speaking to you