Polishing Cultured Marble Vanity Tops

I was disappointed by how quickly my cultured marble countertop lost its shine so one day i took out my auto polisher and went at it.

Polishing cultured marble vanity tops.

For removing stubborn stains from cultured marble you may require a harsher cleaner. While you can t remove deep scratches that go all the way through the gel coat it is possible to restore the surface and shine using extremely fine sandpaper and polishing compounds. You can spray the soap or cleaner directly onto your cultured marble or you can dampen a clean towel and wipe it over the surface. Wipe the stains with this solution and leave on for 10 minutes.

The finish on cultured marble is weaker than it is on other products. This protective coating requires nothing more than simple soap and water to keep it clean. Take appliance wax car wax or silicone sealer and fill in the fine scratches. Once the surface dirt is removed you can begin polishing.

It s the safest option for cleaning your cultured marble without damaging the glaze or scratching the surface. It is less expensive than regular marble but takes on the same look. Harsh chemicals acids abrasive cleaners scouring pads are not required for a cultured marble surface. This will make the surface of your cultured marble countertop look better.

Before polishing cultured marble you ll want to clean it as well as possible. A lot of homes are using cultured marble countertops because of its great look durability and applications. If you have removed the existing faucets like we have you may need to use a heavy duty degreaser to clean those areas. Cultured marble is manufactured with a gel coating that acts like a protective surface much like the paint on a car.

Or you can add a cultured marble polish as a top coat for your countertop or bathroom vanity. Cultured tops are made of polyester resin with a clear topcoat called the gel coat. Finish the job by thoroughly rinsing the freshly polished top with a water filled spray bottle then using a clean nonabrasive washcloth to wipe away any remaining traces of the polish. Although this layer of protection is tough and can guard against scratches or damage it is weaker because of the nature of the manufacturing process than it is for natural products.

Choose a water based cleaner with a neutral ph. Mix 1 4 cup each of baking soda vinegar and ammonia and dilute it in eight cups of water. Cultured marble comes with your choice of a glossy or matte finish. This is the same material that s used with fiberglass and it buffs out.

Cultured marble is a countertop made from a combination of resin and marble dust. Use a soft clean cloth to apply automotive polishing compound to the entire surface. Then wash off with cold water. The final step in polishing cultured marble vanity tops is to rinse off your polish.

This combination creates a highly moldable and extremely hard polymer.