Why is my white marble turning yellow.
Why do marble tiles turn yellow.
When exposed to water acids or bleach the iron in the stone will begin to oxidize and turn it yellow.
Why does white marble turn yellow.
White marble tiles can remain for years without yellowing then over time may slowly turn yellow and in severe causes may turn completely brown.
In extreme circumstances the marble can turn a brown color akin to what happens to a piece of iron left out in the rain.
White marble tiles can remain for years without yellowing then over time may slowly turn yellow and in severe causes may turn completely brown.
The most common culprit for white marble turning yellow is iron which can be found in many natural stones.
It s a question we often get from homeowners and businesses.
In extreme circumstances the marble can turn a brown color akin to what happens to a piece of iron left out in the rain.
White marble tends to develop a yellowish stain over time if not regularly maintained with appropriate cleaning and protection.
This oxidation process is accelerated when the tile is saturated as in the flood in the above example.
This oxidation process is accelerated when the tile is saturated as in the flood in the above example.
The most common culprit for white marble turning yellow is iron which can be found in many natural stones.
White marble tiles can remain for years without yellowing then over time may slowly turn yellow and in severe causes may turn completely brown.
When exposed to water acids or bleach the iron in the stone will begin to oxidize and turn it yellow.
This oxidation process is accelerated when the tile is saturated as in the flood in the above example.
White marble turns yellow due to oxidation a process caused by natural iron found in white marble and moisture.
It started out faint has gotten brighter and appears to be growing.
A yellow brownish stain has begun to appear on the marble bench slab.