MORE® AntiEtch® — applied by Sureshine
The hidden cost of marble countertops.
Refinishing doesn't end. Until you end it.
Marble etches the moment it touches anything acidic — lemon, vinegar, wine, tomato, soda, even sparkling water. Most homeowners refinish their marble every 12–24 months to remove the etching. AntiEtch is a one-time treatment that stops the cycle for good.
- 30+ years caring for stone in Southern California
- <50 Certified MORE® AntiEtch® Master Applicators in the country — we're one of them
- 1 hr callback during business hours, owner-led from start to finish
See your 10-year number.
Drop in your kitchen size and how often you refinish. We'll show you what a decade of refinishing actually costs — and what AntiEtch costs once.
Your 10-year cost of ownership
| Refinish every 18 mo, inflation-adjusted 3%/yr | — |
|---|---|
| AntiEtch one-time treatment | — |
| What you keep over 10 years | — |
Calculator output is illustrative — final pricing depends on the on-site assessment.
One application. Then it's done.
Without AntiEtch
Every glass of wine, splash of orange juice, or wedge of lemon leaves a dull spot in the polish. Eventually you call a refinisher. They re-hone the surface, you live with masking tape and dust for a day, and the meter starts over the next time someone cuts a tomato.
With AntiEtch
We apply the MORE® AntiEtch® system in one visit. The surface bonds with the marble, the look and feel of the stone is preserved, and the etching cycle ends. No annual budget line. No rolling restoration appointments.
What's included
- Surface diagnostic and prep. Cleaning, de-greasing, and a close look at any existing etching or wear before we start.
- Hand-applied MORE® AntiEtch®. Multi-pass application by a Certified Master Applicator — the same factory-grade process, completed in your home.
- Cure, inspect, and walkthrough. On-site cure time, surface inspection, and care instructions you can hand to anyone who cooks in the kitchen.
- Documentation of treated areas. For your records and any future warranty conversation.
“Ted came to apply the AntiEtch treatment to my new marble countertop in Irvine. He gives a feeling of integrity. I trust his advice and would recommend him for this service.”
Common questions
How long does AntiEtch last?
AntiEtch is designed as a one-time treatment. Once cured, the protected surface no longer etches from acidic foods and drinks. We document the treated areas at install so it's easy to reference later.
Will my marble look or feel different afterward?
No. After cure, the surface keeps the same color, the same polish, and the same cool feel as natural marble. AntiEtch protects the stone's appearance — it doesn't replace it with something else.
Is it safe around food?
Yes. Once cured, treated counters are food-safe. We'll walk you through normal cleaning — warm water and a non-abrasive cleaner is all the surface needs day to day.
What about chips, cracks, or scratches later on?
Mechanical damage is a separate conversation from etching. AntiEtch addresses the acid-etching cycle specifically. If you ever chip an edge or crack a slab, we repair those too — just call.
Who actually does the work?
A Sureshine Certified MORE® AntiEtch® Master Applicator — one of fewer than 50 in the country. Ted, our founder, walks every treatment personally.
How is pricing calculated?
AntiEtch is priced at $120 per square foot of treated marble, with a $2,500 project minimum. The calculator above uses the same number we'd quote on-site. Final pricing depends on the in-person assessment — counter shape, edge profile, condition of the stone.
Ready for a real number on your kitchen?
Tell us a bit about your project. We'll come out, look at the actual stone, and give you a written quote. No pressure, no high-pressure walkthrough.
One business day turnaround during business hours. Your information stays with Sureshine — we don't share it.