Stone damage library
Not sure what that mark is? Browse photos of common stone damage with what causes it and how to fix it.

Etch mark
DIY moderateA dull, lighter, often circular spot on an otherwise glossy surface — feels the same to the touch.

Oil stain
DIY moderateA darker patch that won't wipe off — often greasy-looking with a soft outline.

Water ring
DIY easyA faint ring left behind after a glass or bottle sits on the surface.

Rust stain
Call a proAn orange or brown discoloration, often around metal objects left on the stone.

Surface scratch
DIY moderateA fine line, often catching the light, that you can feel with a fingernail.

Crack
Call a proA line that runs through the stone, sometimes with a visible separation.

Chipped edge
Call a proA missing piece of stone, usually at an edge or corner.

Efflorescence
DIY moderateA white, powdery bloom on the surface — often outdoors or in damp areas.
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