Never use your marble countertop as a cutting surface because it can easily scratch and cut the marble. Marble has a powder construction and is porous. Sharp objects such as knives and cookware edges can puncture the seal of the marble, scratch or cut it, or worse, chip. Cutting on a marble countertop is like […]
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Marble countertops are not really commonly seen in homes because they are expensive and hard to maintain. Marble countertops require periodic resealing that should be done by the manufacturer or contractor. Marble is a porous material that can stain and scratch easily if it is not sealed or if the seal has worn off. But […]
Some marble countertops are made right where you buy them, while others may come from as far away as another country. If you see a large amount of heavy equipment, or hear the whine of power tools, you are probably buying your countertop where it was fabricated. On the other hand, if you purchase your […]