Hi gryane - no pics for you, but have your seen the thread below about how to get etch marks off marble? Check it out.

Here is a link that might be useful: marble etching

Hi sochi - Thanks for that link. I have read that thread and it is encouraging, for sure! I am a bit of a lazy housekeeper so I want to see what I really might be up against with marble. Still considering the quartzite too! I actually found some I can go look at down here.

it looks like dry, dull water spots everywhere except they need to be professinaolly refinished to remove.

there are threads on this including pics. i would strongly recommend you not rely on pictures but rather get a sample of the marble you like and bring it home and test it so you can see it for yourself in your own lighting in environment.

A big shout out to Niffy the "scotchbright" pad is amazing! Really should erase any qualms about etching and marble. Go for it we LOVE our honed marble.