How to repair cracks in marble
Tables, countertops, stairs, floors… The marble It is a very common, beautiful material used in many elements of our home. Over time, impacts and very frequent use of these pieces can damage the material. If you have found any scratches or holes in your marble, write down the following instructions. In FoxWiki we teach you how to repair cracks in marble. You just have to follow these simple steps and help yourself ep adhesively and you can repair the cracks in your marble yourself.
Steps to follow:
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First of all, cleans the entire marble surface using a cloth soaked in acetone. Above all, make sure that the area in which the crack is located is especially clean.
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In case the cracked marble is colored, you can mix the epoxy glue with marble dye or powder. Make sure the mixture is a similar color to your piece. Remember: you can always add more dye or colorant if you notice that the color is not quite the same.
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Once you have the perfect mix, fill the crack area with her. You can help yourself with a small brush, a spatula or a similar tool so that the hole is perfectly covered. After let the adhesive dryyou will know that it is dry when you notice that it has turned out like a gel.
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Once dry, remove the excess part scraping it with a razor blade. In this way, you will ensure that the surface is completely uniform. But above all, be very careful not to scratch the marble yourself with the razor blade, always do it little by little.
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Once you have left the surface smooth, let the glue rest for about 24 hours approximately. This will make the epoxy adhesive harden.
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After the required time has passed, it is time to sand the crack. Do it through a fine sandpaper, 120 grit. Be careful not to scratch the marble. To check that the cracked area has been smooth, run your fingers over it and check that there are no lumps or bumps left.
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After the first pass, sand the surface again. This time with a somewhat coarser sandpaper, 320 grit. This will leave the cracked area even finer and smoother.
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Finally, sand the crack with 1000 grit sandpaper. With this step, you will ensure that both the texture and the shine of the marble surface are uniform throughout the piece.
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After the whole process, you can go through a damp cloth for the marble piece. You will see that it will be shiny and completely repaired. Say goodbye to cracks!
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Tips
- When placing the epoxy glue on the crack, be careful not to spread it on the rest of the marble, since it will be difficult to remove and could damage the piece.
