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How to Restore a Marble Countertop with Emilia & Pippo

14 October 2024

Your beautiful Carrara marble countertop, once the centerpiece of your outdoor space, is now in a state of disheartening decay. Once bright and pristine, its surface has turned into a dark, dull shadow of its original beauty. Biological encrustations, such as moss and lichens, have left their mark with persistent stains that dull its elegant appearance. Furthermore, acid rain has eroded and compromised its natural shine, stripping it of the refined charm that once caught the eye of every visitor. It’s not just an aesthetic issue: the damaged surface also shows structural vulnerability that could worsen over time if not addressed promptly with the right restoration solutions.


Every time you look at it, you feel overwhelmed by a sense of frustration and disappointment. That surface, which once promised to elevate the elegance and sophistication of your outdoor space, has now become a constant reminder of the relentless victory of time and the elements. Despite your best efforts to keep it in optimal condition, the wear and tear is increasingly evident. Leaving it in this state is not a viable option: not only does the overall aesthetic value of your home visibly suffer, but your desire to welcome friends and family for social gatherings significantly fades. Timely intervention is essential to restore its original beauty and bring back that inviting atmosphere you so wish to offer your guests.


Emilia & Pippo, thanks to their vast experience and deep knowledge of Marbec products, are the ideal solution for all your marble maintenance and restoration needs. Imagine seeing your marble countertop shine like it once did: this is possible thanks to their skills. Using the powerful SGRISER in combination with a RED PAD, they performed a meticulous cleaning that removes even the most stubborn encrustations, the ones that seemed to have become a permanent part of the surface. But they don’t stop there. The magic continues with the marble polishing using a state-of-the-art orbital machine, equipped with the diamond discs from the renowned KIT RECUPERA MARMO. This process not only eliminates surface imperfections but restores your marble’s mirror-like shine that you thought was lost forever.

Every time you walk past your renewed countertop, you will be filled with a sense of wonder and satisfaction, realizing how transformative the right intervention can be when executed by expert hands like those of Emilia & Pippo.


  • SGRISER®

    Wax remover for removing old oil and/or wax treatments from stone materials in cotto, stone, marble, concrete, and grit. It cleans and deeply degreases surfaces soiled with oils, greases, and biological encrustations.

    + Varianti

    13.32€

  • RED BUFFER PAD MARBEC | Slightly Abrasive

    Rectangular, low-abrasive pad or sponge specifically designed for deep cleaning of stone materials and wood surfaces.

    5.43€

  • KIT RECUPERA MARMO

    This DIY- Kit is ideal for the recovery and re-polishing of marble and polished terrazzo (grits, palladian, etc.), which have been heavily damaged by acidic substances (corrosions), dulled by the use or accumulation of limestone or with scratches.

    + Varianti

    93.64€

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