The most common cause of worn-down marble flooring is heavy foot traffic. Our shoes track in dirt and other debris all the time. This causes scratching, dulling, and discoloration due to marble’s natural softness. Marble counters often fall victim to scratching and etching – see question 7 above to learn about etching and etching prevention. Fixing these problems is as simple as giving MarbleShine a call: we’ll restore your marble to its original beauty.