In order to help prevent both types of marking we recommend you wax the surface of the table with a clear wax in a tin (not a spray). All spillages need to be wiped clean promptly to avoid any marking. We also recommend using place mats to avoid any crockery scratching the surface too.
Granite is one of the hardest materials in general use. A table top of the same size and thickness as marble will weigh about 10% more. The additional density of granite gives a virtually maintenance free surface. It will not etch with acids that are in normal foods for consumption and the density makes it difficult to absorb liquids that might stain it.
All of the stones may vary as they are natural materials.
Cleaning should be done with a cloth and warm soapy water. Stubborn marks and mild stains can be removed using white spirit but this may remove the wax as well, so re-wax after using white spirit.
Stones have been used in furniture for hundreds of years and when compared to other materials used for table tops such as wood, metal, glass and laminates it will perform well. Stone has a very high heat resistance and a good resistance to scratching and staining and gives an easy wipe clean surface. Marble and limestone are more porous than granite and can absorb liquids if allowed to rest on the surface long enough.
There are two forms of marking that are possible:
1. Pigment Staining: e.g. if a damp tea bag was left on a white marble table you might get a brown stain.
2. Acid Etching: This happens when the acid in liquids we consume matt the polished surface of the stone (like dry white wine, champagne, citrus juices, vinegar’s etc).
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