You've made the wise decision to invest in a table that is essentially, a work of art. This exquisite piece of furniture will most assuredly become the center of attention in your home. However, it is important that you take good care of your new table so that it will last for a lifetime and longer. The care and cleaning of marble isn't difficult or time consuming, but it is crucial that it be done on a regular basis. Care must be taken to protect the stone from damage and to educate others on the proper procedures that should be used.
The first thing you'll want to do once you have the table properly placed in its setting, is to have the surface professionally sealed, if it's porous. Sealing the surface will protect the marble from many potential stains. It won't, however, protect the softer stone from scratches. You should plan on having your table professionally re-sealed once a year, to maintain this level of protection.
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What are some important things you should know as you begin to use your new table? Treat the marble as if it's a delicate thing. It is a natural product, a bit of the beauty of the outdoors brought inside; as such, it easily absorbs and holds the marks of liquids-even water can discolor the surface.
Always use coasters under drinks, and think twice before you set hard items down on the table. An ill-placed bump with the edge of a heavy serving platter could chip the marble, and that's something you definitely don't want to happen to your stunning investment. You can keep your table uncovered and on display on a day to day basis, but, when you have a dinner party, make sure that it's safely covered. Purchase a table pad and always use it when you have guests. This takes away the worry so you can enjoy the evening, and your table is none the worse for the experience.
What if you need to move your table in order to put down new flooring in the future? What do you do with the table when you have to move? How do you make sure that your table arrives at your new home without damage?
The marble in your table will weigh hundreds of pounds. If not properly handled, it can be easily damaged in the transition, be it in a move from old house to new house, or from one room to the next. There are potential problems, which could include serious injury to one of your helpful movers. It's definitely best to leave the moving of this piece to professional movers, and to insure the table during the process.