We argued a bit. contact us for more details. At the walk-thru the builder recommended that I "seal" the countertop to prevent the types of issues described above and the sealing process should be repeated yearly. Monte Carlo. piedrafina vs Eco Marble , Eco Marble is made the same way but we have made it more affordable see how www.mylifequartz.com

We are extremely dissatisfied with the Piedrafina and would NOT install it again. The Radiance of E-stone.

I will do this as soon as I move in and hope it solves the problem.Thanks for the comment Richard... sealing is to prevent staining. If I had another chance to choose a premium product, however, I'd probably choose something different (maybe granite or quartz).Possibly my etching issues are so readily apparent due to the light color in our countertops. piedrafnia marble new color luna http://www.nationwidetileandstone.com/ Eco Marble is more affordable that piedrafna marble click here to see how? As you can see in the pictures, I have a light color (I think it's the "Glacier" color). E-Stone was created and developed with the builders segment in mind separating itself by combining nature with engineering to achieve the ideal size, colors and quality. Lights reflect off of it's glass-like surface and my wife and I really felt that it made our bathrooms look quite elegant. After two years it is dull and not pretty. For more information contact us. The dull spot is not always extremely readily seen, you catch it in sunlight or from the distorted reflection of a ceiling or vanity light.I thought the counter was dirty, so I tried to wipe the spot clean. Or maybe it can be likened to dirty glasses. It is always spotted no matter what cleaner is used. Piedrafina Marble ... Luna. E-Stone is an eco friendly product that brings beauty and durability in to any home. View our precious marble collection. How to restore your Piedrafina Marble with our "Marble Renew" product. As I wrote previously, the etches really stand out when you catch them in the reflection of a light.My husband and I agree with the gentleman who wrote the article. Thank you for the article, it has educated us greatly on the piedrafina itself and there is less stress!I just purchased a newly constructed home and the guest bathroom has a Piedrafina countertop.

I don't think it's a good idea to use the product on any surface that has daily use (like a bathroom countertop). After a year or two the etching takes over and the entire top looks dull relative to its brand new shine. But this acidic product doesn't seem to be strong enough to bring down surface enough to match the deeper etching, and no matter how many applications I tried, the bigger ones remained.I ended up talking to one of the product engineers at Piedrafina and he said the only way I could get rid of the deeper etches is to start getting into sanding the surface with a fine sand paper. It looks expensive because of its beautiful sheen and marble look. E-Stone was created and developed with the builders segment in mind separating itself by combining nature with engineering to achieve the ideal size, colors and quality.
Personally, I just think it's cognitive dissonance setting in which creates an easy way to dissociate from the extensive maintenance this product requires to keep it looking shiny brand-new.Luckily, from what I understand, my Piedrafina marble countertops are composite marble all the way through (as opposed to having some type of material in the center to cheaply add bulk, like say a laminate countertop) and someday, likely when we go to sell the house, we can spend the (likely) significant expense to have a good marble restoration company come in and restore the product by sanding it down and polishing it back to a beautiful shine. Whether you are an architect or designer wanting to take advantage of the beauty and durability, or a homeowner aspiring for that perfect look, Piedrafina Marble will work for you. The Piedrafina marble product was standard installation in my home purchase, so I don't directly know the cost of the material or it's installation.Upon installation, Piedrafina is a beautiful shiny marble product! The manufactured stone is comprised of approximately 95% natural marble with polyester resin binders and pigments.According to the manufacturer, the natural marble in Piedrafina allows for it to have exquisite colors while maintaining the elegance inherent with beautiful marble products.

However the etch remover product was no match for the deeper, bigger etches.From what I understand, the idea behind etch removers is that they themselves are mild acids that actually microscopically damage the surface even further but in a uniform correct-amount way that creates a shine (not very technical on my part I know; possibly not even fully accurate).

Piedrafina Marble is the brand name for a man-made marble product, touted by the manufacturer, to be uasable in a multitude of residential and commercial applications such as: Bathroom Vanities, Tub Decks, Shower Surrounds, Walls, Fireplace Surrounds, Furniture Tops, and Stairways. The etch disrupts the reflection of light (like a crack in glass) and you see the spot.According to my research, it mostly happens when an acidic product comes in contact with the surface. 1670 Sessums Dr Redlands, CA 92374 Piedrafina Marble Collections. Iceberg.

After a significant amount of etching, the marble still looks decent, but it doesn't pop the way it originally did; after all a majority of it is dulled from etching.Even with the stains, because I know most people don't see the etching upon first experiencing the product, I do still like it better than the white porcelain countertops we had in the bathrooms of our previous house. My countertops have marks all over them but it's to the point where there are so many that the overall surface has become dulled enough that the individual spots don't necessarily stand out as much; as a whole, the surface just looks duller. If you are looking for an eco friendly product that delivers elegance, durability and a multitude of application options, you have found it with E-Stone marble surfacing.