Kitchen countertops made of natural marble can stain easily because they are porous. Most marble countertops are professionally sealed to avoid staining and to remain waterproof. However, marble tends to wear out and appear dull after several years, so it needs to be resealed and polished periodically to protect it from stains and other dulling […]
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Anyone who wants to add elegance and class to their home or establishment would do well with a marble countertop. Marble countertops are highly durable, heat resistant, and add beauty and elegance to any room. Upscale restaurant and business owners Marble countertops are more recommended for restaurant owners than wood countertops. Setting a plate of […]
Marble countertops are, in a word, beautiful. No other building material speaks of elegance or luxury as eloquently as marble. Marble is especially noted for the swirls, lines, and little imperfections that only add to its aesthetic quality. Marble countertops have hard, clean edges, although they can be carved with a rounded edge, according to […]
Marble countertops come in a vast array of colors and shades. A marble countertop usually has a base color and is stained with other colors in irregular patterns, to create a natural look. Base colors In its natural form, marble is completely white. The white comes from the high concentration of calcium in the marble. […]
Pricing of marble countertops depends on the size of the project. Most people who want a marble countertop prefer to use marble tiles as a sheathing material for their countertop. However, those who want a solid marble countertop can have one custom-cut for their counter size, although these are very expensive. Pricing on individual tiles […]
Generally, solid marble countertops are between half an inch and two inches thick. They are built for durability, and must be able to support their own weight in addition to the weight of the load they carry. Thickness The thickness of a marble countertop depends on the size of each piece. Generally, thickness is kept […]
Marble countertops are some of the most beautiful stone countertops in the world and are also some of the most expensive because they are highly desirable additions to any home. The stone used for marble countertops are extracted from a limited number of quarries around the world and the process for turning the stone into […]
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One of the most highly prized materials for kitchen countertops is marble stone. Although the main reason for the popularity of the marble countertop is the beautiful appearance of the stone, there are many other properties that are signature to marble that make it an excellent countertop material. Any person that is considering a marble […]
Marble countertops can be heavy and brittle, so they come with certain size limitations in width and length for them to hold and remain stable. Prefabricated marble countertops have standard sizes, and they vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. Custom marble countertops have more options in size and shape, but they are more expensive and […]
While it is true that marble can withstand extremely high heat and pressure, it is still not advisable to place hot pans and pots on a marble countertop because they can alter and damage its surface. The inner core can remain the same and undisturbed, but the surface can form unwanted patterns or be left […]