Introduction
You may think some home repairs are out of your league, but even beginner DIYers can make a scratched, dull-looking cultured marble top look shiny again. Cultured tops are made of crushed marble and polyester resin with a clear topcoat (called the gel coat). The gel coat, while durable, can become scratched and dulled over time.
I was disappointed by how quickly my cultured marble countertop lost its shine. The good news is I was able to restore its luster in under an hour with these steps. Here, pros Luke Haas from Elite Marble and Bart Stobienia from Euro Restorations provide some tips and tricks to achieve professional results when refinishing a cultured marble top.
When to Call a Pro
If the surface has deep gouges, scratches or chips, call a pro to repair and refinish the counter.
"If you can feel it easily with your fingernail, chances are it's past the gel coat," Haas says. In this case, he recommends professional repair.
Tools Required
Materials Required
- 220 or 400 or 600 or 800-grit sandpaper
- Automotive polishing compound
- Cultured marble cream wax polish
- Dust mask
- Lint-free rags
- Microfiber cloth
- Mild detergent
- Painter's tape
- Plastic sheeting
- Protective gloves
