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How to Get Rid of Scratches on Marble Floors in Dubai
Scratches on marble floors are one of the most common complaints from Dubai homeowners and property managers. They appear gradually, from furniture legs, cleaning equipment, foot traffic and once the light hits them at the wrong angle, they are impossible to ignore.
Why Marble Scratches the Way It Does
Marble is a relatively soft natural stone. In Dubai, where hard sand particles get tracked indoors constantly, the surface takes micro-abrasion damage every day. Most scratches are surface-level, sitting in the top layer of the polish rather than in the stone itself. This is important because it means the fix does not require replacing anything - just restoring what is already there.
What Actually Removes Marble Scratches
Light scratches are removed through professional polishing - diamond abrasive pads work through the damaged layer and restore the finish to its original clarity. Deeper scratches that have cut into the stone require a grinding process first, followed by progressive polishing to bring the surface back to a uniform finish. Both are done on-site with no disruption to the rest of the floor.
What Makes Them Worse
Household cleaning products are the biggest problem. Acidic cleaners, vinegar-based sprays, and bleach all etch marble chemically, leaving dull marks that look like scratches but are actually surface corrosion. These require a different treatment to reverse and cannot be polished out the same way as physical scratches.
Send Pro Surface Magic a photo of your marble floor on WhatsApp and we will tell you the same day what treatment it needs and what it will cost - no call required.
