I have a client that has a marble in her master bath on the floor & vanity with a finish I have not been able to reproduce. The tile are 12x12, marble, bone color, very little marble pattern, what looks to me like fossils white in color, and some small short green veins. Customer said it came from Arizona Tile about 10 years ago. They have no record and no one known’s the name of the stone. Here’s my problem the tile has a finish that looks like an acid etch, with a slight polish, and enhanced. I say it looks like an etch finish because it feels pitted. The closet finish I could find on marble is tumbled. I’ve tried to duplicate the finish by removing the finish by etching with Phosphoric acid, CLR, concrete etcher, and Vinegar but haven’t been able to remove enough surface to get the texture I’m looking for. Has anyone seen a similar finish on marble? Is there a specific acid to get a etched finish? Is there a brush or other tool I could use? I think this is the second marble job in 2 years, we mostly do Saltillo, Sandstone & Travertine …… Any help would be greatly appreciated !

Thanks,

Joe