(Italian Carrara Marble), Handcrafted from marble slabs on a wooden frame, Thick, overhanging top is set on a low, inset base to create a floating effect, Variations in the marble's natural veining make each table unique, Care. 
I would demand a credit for whatever YOU want or take it to your local ombudsman. this is not behaving as designed. 
You can learn more about how we use these cookies by reading our Cookie Policy. If you contact a reputable stone yard that works with this stone, they can advise you. All of their stuff is a giant scam like that. Our kitchen gets a lot of use. URL May or may not work. I also rubbed coffee grounds all over the whole table like an exfoliating scrub. I kind of like RH designs but have never purchased from them. We have the cement top teak table outside in our garden. What's the problem? mandiio have you tried searching images and working backward from there? I sealed it with the recommendation of RH and the fellow who did my marble countertops. After looking at the RH website, I believe the stone is Pietra Cardosa, which is like marble, but not exactly. 
I'm well aware of my 4k+ mistake, but now that I'm stuck hoping someone will offer a suggestion on a table vs how I didn't read or know about patina. The furniture designer of my table clearly didn't understand physics. I'm trying to select between these two. I worked at the table for 1 day and you can see stains from where I rested my wrists/hands as I was working (I didn't eat or spill anything on the table). Remember that deactivating cookies may affect your experience on our site. After trying to clean it and being unhappy with the result, I ended up treating the entire surface with mineral oil, the same way you would butcher block. Or don't buy their furniture, period. RH spends oodles of money on those 10 pound catalogues and their showrooms, but the furniture itself is manufactured overseas and is just overpriced inferior quality. One was able to return theirs, the other had to live with the stains and chips. Below Ill paste the URL then filter by a color. Still marks from birdie poop and leaves, but I have learned to accept it. i've been dismayed reading all of the posts regarding RH tables; i feel bad for people who are aspiring to a certain look without realizing the company doesnt have their back; i dont believe that inexperienced buyers should inherently know that a product by a mainstream retailer is designed to be dysfunctional. wow. I hope someone has a recommendation! It is behaving as designed. If you are considering it for inside, beware cement will show every glass ring, every finger print. Its the worst! It is very heavy, so once it's in place don't expect to move it. This is put on a wood product and is usually applied at the factory. Try to get your money back and buy elsewhere. I just did a google image search of the words: 'rug light', no quotes, then filtered by the color blue (as an example). (, how to protect unfinished wood dining table, from Restoration Hardware. The design flaws are not worked out all the time, lol. and dabbed / rubbed the darkest edges of the spots, then brushed the edges with an old, dry toothbrush. Have you thought about talking to a supervisor about a refund or using the credit to buy something else? I tried a tiny patch test under the table of Varathane Weathered Oak oil-based stain. You can always put some Chalk Paint on them to get a "finished" color you want and have a great piece of furniture as well. 
We're sorry to hear of another bad RH story. I attached a pic of the top so you can see the stone. , however the table absorbs oils from my hands (see photo) (looks like bike grease or the bottom of a pizza box in person). I was planning to get a large dinning table at RH. if you are set in stone I would definitely go for a polished granite or Quartz.
your table looks good! nothing better to do? It took them three tries to get it right. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Enter your account email and we'll send you a link to reset your Essential cookies are a website's basic form of memory, used to store the preferences selected by users. Unfortunately, your two alternate choices will probably come with their own issues regarding wear and tear. tables should not absorb that much from 1 hour of use. for the rest, beware. Sophie I'm telling you it is not. I own marble. Go to some local antique shops and hunt around. Have you looked around at Restoration Hardware's look. They really are not practical. Have you considered greasing the entire surface of your marble table? Available at office supply stores. It's called lived in. You are right about threads meandering, though the other thread opened last year on sealing RH tables was very, very helpful and people were pretty thoughtful. Very durable. I'm going to close this thread as it's not been helpful, with the exception of SandyC who actually answered my question. I am pretty sure RH does not offer this. Inquire with sales rep for complete information. https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2480622&categoryId=cat1537023, https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2480968&categoryId=cat1537023. If you want a countertop that doesn't absorb anything, go with Formica. (Italian Carrara Marble), 735 lbs. the product is not made. I am happy with it because the black granite they use has a lot of movement in it and shows spots less. i. I took a damp but very rung-out washcloth (no drips!) I don't have any experience with RH tables but you do have my sympathy when it comes to getting inappropriate answers (to questions you didn't ask). Im still trying to figure out a way to seal it or even oil it up to hide all the stains. Heres how I blurred those water spots @Deanna Moore and @rowell. thanks Patricia, unfortunately I'm stuck exchanging and therefore hoped someone could advise what table might be best. After that, I used the same washcloth which by then had picked up some of the RH brown powder to buff away some more of the finish from other parts of the table. I had some brown eye shadow in my bathroom that was a very close color match to the RH powder, and I used my finger to dab / rub some eye shadow onto the lighter areas. Because it is mass produced, you don't get choice. these are not helpful responses. However, they need to be sealed with the correct sealant. thanks nnigrt. I agree with avilla98. i do have a RH couch thats 6 years old and is great. I also purchased a granite kitchen table for my kitchen in a black granite from Room and Board because I was sick of the wear and tear on glass and wood. I would not recommend the eye shadow technique on large spots. possibly because it has already been used. If you get the Dumont table, try using a good wax or tung oil, something that a fine furniture maker would use. You could also try to get a remnant from the stone manufacturer if you like the table and replace the stone. Quality is always worth the investment and the wait! Sophie, I read the fine print very carefully. Did you seal them? Any factory applied sealer should be stripped first. I'm after 30 days return policy so I they are being accommodating. You are not ''wronged'' just because you didn't read the fine print. since I'm now stuck buying a table from them, which I would not have done if not for the false advertising, I was hoping for useful advice. You have the option to choose which types of cookies to allow below. It's been a year and I am still really happy with it. I noticed they dont even have it on their website anymore, Im sure this why. Once the stains are there they don't always come out.
(Italian Carrara Marble), 301 lbs.
Reason I ask is that, if so, perhaps you could negotiate just a store credit from RH. I'd still push for store credit if at all possible. i've warned my kids. The black absolute has less movement so it shows more fingerprints. I have lightly used it and no stains so far. (Grey Marquina Marble), , 60" Rectangular Table Overall: 60"W x 24"D x 12"H, Weight: 240 lbs. understandable if I rest a drink or a hot plate on the surface, or leave a spill, not understandable if it absorbs finger prints from clean hands in 30 min. Here's why, Privacy and space can be hard to find in urban areas, but these ideas can make a difference, Don't worry if you can't shed stuff and organize alone; help is at your disposal, Not a Naturally Organized person? Please enter a valid password. It is suppose to absorb oil and look like it is worn. Finally if you've had a good experience with a restoration hardware table that you could use and enjoy, please let me know which one. If so what did you use? It is designed to accumulate the marks of living as it ages.
If you can get a store credit there would be more options for you. They were nice enough to allow me to exchange for another table. If buyers don't order at shows etc. It was more of an art than a science. I always like to see that profile repeated on the hardware, for example a shaker door with handles and knobs that are more squared and traditional cabinets with a rounded edge to them. password. I have a great coffee table and other tables my designer sourced at her price. The first time took a couple treatments to not be blotchy. Here is a pic of that table and a pic of the honed black absolute granite on my outdoor kitchen. I selected the blue box the first time and also even when I selected white as a filter many non white rugs came up that are all light in color. the veins don't go around the corners. My only option now is to get a new table from them and select one that minimizes staining. We hear a lot of complaints about RH on Houzz. what was the advice on sealing the Dumont? I agree with Avila 98. This buffed out some of the dark lines. I cannot tell what the top is, but if it is soapstone then the counter is suppose to be oiled. I have a friend who did that (though it wasn't RH) because having an undamaged and unstained tabletop is important to her (which I totally get). {'analytics': 'OFF', 'advertising': 'OFF', 'third_party': 'OFF'}. Carol and bellbufgnaggie, please stay off this thread with your useless sarcasm. Please enable it to properly use this site. I had nightmares about that 500 pound slab of wood landing on my dog or child. Any glass company could come in measure and install after delivery. So can stone. I love it and couldn't find another as nicely shaped and made!
At least with stores that deal with mass production the design flaws are worked out before they hit your home. I've tried all of the other recommendations (marble expert, sealant, using a poultice to remove the stain, negotiating with RH for returning, asking for store credit, etc.) Please help with furniture placement in sons Heritage Home apartment! The only finish on a table that is going to be user friendly and durable for everyday use is a catalyzed finish. thanks to the earlier posters comment on the experience with the concrete table, will stay clear of that. If you charged it on a credit card, return the table and contact your credit card company & dispute the charge. Such as with this dilemma.
It was covered with pollen yesterday and cleaned right up with a little stone cleaner. The password reset link was invalid, I actually bought a second one for my covered porch because I was happy with the durability and look of the granite. The only other suggestion I have is to agree with the suggestion to put glass on top. Update: And here is a photo of the table before fixing the water spots, and after all the coats of polyurethane, Jay - good plan to not rush this. it's not a slab. I use a runner and placemats on my outdoor RH cement top table. What you see retail, is one or two choices of many. Attached is a photo of the before (L) and after (R) prior to polyurethane.
hmarney -- to be honest, RH response is appropriate. Where can I find a similar version of this Restoration Hardware rug? It happens all the time in retail. Their reason was exactly to prevent your problem. RH is famous for saying things are out of stock. We have had two requests in the last few months to help people that bought the RH concrete dining tables. (Italian Carrara Marble), , 59" Square Table Overall: 59" sq., 12"H, Weights: 672 lbs. Great advice in the comments. If it's ruined to you anyway, maybe get some olive oil out, spread it around, let it sit, wipe it off and see if it changes the surface enough to mask the other incidents. Please request a new password reset. I've had nothing but good luck with room and board and had most pieces for 15-20 years. A Few Routines Help a Home Run More Smoothly, We Can Dream: An Expansive Tennessee Farmhouse on 750 Acres. I have marble countertops that don't absorb oil from resting your hands on it. I am glad we got the thread going. (Grey Marquina Marble), , 72" Rectangular Table Overall: 72"W x 24"D x 12"H, Weight: 295 lbs. I purchased this marble trestle table from Restoration Hardware. You picked the wrong retailer, period. Umbrella Hole Reducer, Can it be removed. If you do go with the wood top table, why not have a glass top made for it? This top is suppose to look used. Use the store credit toward accessories, wall art, lighting, a rug, etcthen purchase a new dining table (that may better suit your needs) elsewhere. I'm a very educated consumer, if something g is advertised as a slab of marble, it should be just that. Then, I sprinkled the spent coffee grounds from my morning pot of coffee (a little damp) over the light spots and rubbed them in a little. There are some great buys out there right now. No, unfortunately. in the old days, people used tablecloths. It amazes me that people continue to purchase RH tables that are designed for patina, and then don't like the patina. I'll go with wood and seek a professional advice on sealing. I'm ok with stains that come from long term use, but not the magnitude of what I saw after 1.5 hours (the pic I posted doesn't fully show it -- it looks like bike grease.
Are there any other items (other than a dining table) from RH that you may like, want or need for your home? https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod6470121&categoryId=cat1537023, I sealed the table as advised with a marble impregnator. I think we have this same grey marble RH dining table, we purchased it in 2015/2016.
company supervisor came, put it on a dolly and wheeled it in to the yard. Carol, I always wonder how anyone believes that lived in look gets accomplished from blinking at it from behind a velvet rope? (as mentioned, I've read the rubio moncoat thread in detail -- but that would be my last choice as I don't love the reclaimed oak and prefer not to have a pine table as they are very soft. It is veneers so I'm wondering if it even has to be sealed. Sure, it's a stupid design concept, but that isn't the argument. You will not regret that at all.
2022 Hello Raye Incorporated. thanks wanjess. I did that with the marble table, but the sealant did not work as it did on my counters, Suggestions from someone who lost her home to fire and experienced the staggering generosity of community, See how a designer can turn your decorating and remodeling visions into reality, and how to collaborate best for a positive experience, Advice for wall and trim colors, what to always do before committing and the one paint feature you should completely ignore, See how you can update a kitchen with new countertops, light fixtures, paint and hardware, Sure, you might make a mistake when tackling a decluttering project, but that's OK. All rights reserved. I have honed granite bar counters, which I love, but was aware in advance about the fingerprint issue and decided it wouldn't bother me. It is not ''defective'' in that sense. I am in the process of using @hu s method with GF High Performance Flat plus topcoats of GF Flat Out Flat. https://www.google.com/search?q=rug+light&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xUqWU72LOtfqoASZ54HoAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=460#hl=en&q=rug+light&tbm=isch&tbs=ic:specific,isc:teal, I have the RH 1900 Boulangerie table in Salvaged Natural. It is very expensive now I'm going to reconsider. Any quality concrete fabrication shop should be able to help you out if you opt for the concrete. Order whatever you want, and then treat it with a protective finish if you want to. 1. good luck closing a thread. If they're taking it back anyway, it's certainly worth a shot. Wow, everyone chill. I suggest placemats and table runner at meals, minimum, and a desk protector when doing work there. It is also order able in custom sizes. But, even low grade concrete can be sealed properly.
Any older furniture is usually much better made than todays stuff that is made to fall apart in 3 years so you buy more "stuff". Depending on how you paid for your table at Resto you may be able to file a claim with your credit card company that the merchandise was "defective" and perhaps get your money back from your credit card. As the name implies, they are essential to the website's functionality and cannot be disabled. I have an oil rub bronze drum light purchased fm RH 7 years ago. I have a serving piece that has a similar 'living' surface. You have been logged out. Good luck! What kind of store makes you return a purchase a table for a table?! Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros.
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