Scratched marble

[Inno]

I have just installed a marble bathroom. However, just before grouting i accidentally scratched the surface of a tile in a conspicous spot...
Can anyone help me with advice of how to repair this scratch without having to replace or repolish the whole section?

Thank you in advance.
Inno ken Katz

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[Brian Briggs]

What type of marble?
How deep is the scratch - very, just a little, surface only, etc...
What caused the scratch?

[doitright]

Hi Ken, Welcome! :)

All the questions Brian asked.

Depending on the depth of the scratch, you may not be able to repair it (without making it worse). A restoration pro may be needed, unless you're up to replacing the tile.

[Tom McNall]

Ken,

If it is that bad and you are an installer, you would be far better off popping it out and putting in a new one. Us restoration guys are not cheap and neither are the diamond pads to fix it. You could probably handle it in 10 mins.

[Inno]

Thank you all for the attention to my problem and your prompt replies.

I didn't want to mention it before, because it seems so stupid, but what really caused the scratch is the fact that i was clearing debris from a groutline and the only tool handy at the moment was a ... screwdriver! (go ahead laugh your heads out :)

The scratch is not very deep though, probably not even 1/64 in depth, but it sticks out like a sore thumb right next to the mirror.

In any case, I would like to know more about polishing stone.
Where can I take a look at one of those diamond pads and how much could the basic supplies kit cost if I would like to keep it in my toolbox? (If not for anything else, then for the stupid moments like my story above)

Thanks again for all your help.

IkK

[Tom McNall]

I don't know where you are located, but if you are in the US of A, you can buy a whole kit from Maurizio at mbstone.com. He will set you up with machine and diamond pads. You can also call Eric at GranQuartz in Atlanta. He sells that stuff too.

[Eric Witcher]

If the scratch is not very big, try painting it with a clear fingernail polish. Doing this will at the least bring the color back.

Good luck,

[jvcstone]

you could probably use the foam back diamond hand pads for this job (in marble). Lots of sources avaliable, and not near as expencive as a variable speed polisher and a set of pads.
JVC

[Inno]

Thank you all folks,
You've been very helpful.
I will write again once all is done to share the experience..

Thanks again

[Brian Briggs]

Replace the tile, it will be alot cheaper.

[Arn]

what brian said!
most likely they will sell you a series of pad$ to pull your marble back to a shine. Just replace it! done deal.