Marble is one of natures most beautiful natural stones and has been used since the earliest of times in building and interior decoration. The exquisite color variations and unique veining that is a feature of marble has made it much sought after and appreciated by lovers of finest quality. Like all things of delicacy and beauty however marble must be respected and treated with care and attention.

Marble is a medium hardness stone as measured on the Mohs Scale of hardness. It can be scratched relatively easily by grit on the soles of shoes or by sharp edged objects being dragged across the surface. It is also quite porous and will easily absorb spilled liquids that can leave a stain. Also, as marble is a calcium based stone, acidic substances such as wine or vinegar may react and leave an etch mark. Polished marble in particular is sensitive to mistreatment. Great care must be taken to maintain the shine. Improper maintenance procedures and the use of unsuitable cleaning agents are the chief causes of polished marble losing its brilliance. But other environmental factors may have an impact over time and eventually your beautiful marble floor, work top or table may need to be re-polished.