Stone Protection
Stop marble from etching. Keep the stone.
StoneGuard protection film over marble, quartzite, granite and engineered stone — etching, staining and scratches stopped at the surface, with the stone still looking like stone. Any smooth top; edge profiles stay exposed.
What it is
Marble & Stone Countertop Protection Film
Marble and other calcite stones etch. A squeeze of lemon, a glass of wine or a household cleaner leaves a dull mark that a sealer will not prevent, because sealers slow absorption and do nothing about acid. StoneGuard is an optically clear film applied over the finished stone: the acid hits the film, not the calcite. It goes on any smooth stone surface — natural or engineered — and on natural stone it is the difference between owning marble and being afraid of it.
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What we protect
- Kitchen islands and perimeter countertops
- Bar tops and butler's pantries
- Bathroom vanities and shower ledges
- Hospitality and restaurant surfaces
- Conference and reception stone
- Stone tables and furniture tops
Why it works here
The film takes the damage
Acid etching, oil and wine staining and everyday scuffing hit the film instead of the stone. It is a sacrificial layer, not an indestructible one — that's the point of it.
Clear for polished, satin for honed
Two finishes, so the film matches what the stone already is. A polished island stays polished; a honed marble vanity stays matte.
Rigid, not a wrap
StoneGuard is a rigid film, closer to a phone screen protector than to a vinyl wrap. It lies dead flat on the top and reads like the stone — which is also why it covers flat surfaces rather than edge profiles.
Applied in place, no downtime
Nothing is removed and nothing is coated wet. The surface is cleaned, the film is fitted to the flat top, and the counter is usable immediately.
The honest version
When it's worth doing — and when it isn't
Worth it
Honed or polished marble, calacatta and carrara, in a kitchen or bar that actually gets used. Anywhere a client has already etched one counter and doesn't want to do it again.
A different reason
Engineered quartz and hard granite barely etch, so it isn't about acid — it's scratch, scuff and stain protection, and keeping a new top looking new. Worth it in a busy kitchen, less so in a powder room. We'd rather say that than sell you film you don't need.
Talk to us first
Stone that's already etched or stained. Film goes over the surface as it is, so existing damage should be honed out first — otherwise you're preserving it.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Isn't a sealer enough?
A sealer reduces absorption, which helps with staining. It does nothing about etching, because etching is a chemical reaction with the stone itself, not a stain sitting on top of it. If your marble has dull rings where glasses sat, that's etching, and a sealer would not have stopped it.
Can you see it?
It's an optically clear film matched to the stone's finish — clear over polished, satin over honed. The point is that the counter still reads as stone.
Does it cover the edges?
No. StoneGuard is a rigid film — closer to a phone screen protector than to a vinyl wrap — so it goes on the flat top surface only. Bullnose, ogee and mitred edge profiles are not covered and stay exposed stone. On most kitchens the flat top is where the etching happens, but it's worth knowing before you decide.
Where do the seams go?
Large tops need more than one piece. Seams are placed where they read least — along a sink centreline, at a cooktop, or off the main sight line. That's a judgement call made on site with the slab in front of us.
Does it work on engineered quartz?
Yes. Engineered quartz doesn't etch the way marble does, so acid isn't the reason to do it — the case there is protecting the surface finish from scratching, scuffing and staining, and keeping a new top looking new. Tell us what you have and what it's used for, and we'll tell you whether it's worth it.
What surfaces can't take it?
The stone has to be smooth. Polished and honed surfaces are fine; leathered, flamed, brushed and heavily textured finishes are not, because a rigid film can't sit flat on them. Stone that's already etched or stained should be honed out first — otherwise the film preserves the damage.
How long does it last?
It's a wear item, like a screen protector. A residential kitchen island lasts a long time; a restaurant or bar top takes far more abuse and will need replacing sooner. When it's worn, it comes off and a fresh piece goes on — the stone underneath is untouched.
Is it scratch-proof?
No, and we won't tell you it is. It has a scratch-resistant coating and it takes the damage instead of your stone, but a knife or a dragged pot can mark it. That's the trade: mark the film, replace the film, keep the marble.
Can it be removed?
Yes. It's a film, not a coating, so it comes off and can be replaced without refinishing the stone.
How do I clean it?
Warm water and a glass microfiber cloth. That's it — no sealers, no stone-specific products.
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