Pros and cons of marble countertops
If you're going to renovate your kitchen, you should know that marble's pretty exterior is hiding a few dirty secrets.
It’s not all bad, but when it comes to making an investment, we all want transparency. Here’s everything you need to know.
Marble is a porous, high-maintenance surface
Marble is vulnerable to staining agents such as wine, juice and oil, that seep deep into the rock. When this happens, it’s difficult to reverse, so professionally sealing the surface upon installation is essential to help prevent damage.
Be prepared to see some scratches
Prolonged exposure to an acid removes the polish or sealant from marble’s finish and makes it dull and more vulnerable to scratches. Honing your marble, a process that results in a matte, less polished effect, might make etching less noticeable, but won’t stop it from happening, unfortunately.
Another reason for chips? Marble is much softer than other durable stones such as granite. For this reason, avoid leaning up against your marble island wearing a belt or long metal necklaces.
They are a beautiful addition
The gleaming surface looks polished and feminine alongside gold or brass accenting or monochromatic and modern when paired with chrome.
Considering marble’s multifaceted ability to work with so many different design styles, it makes sense that it’s trending right now.
If you’re a homeowner looking for a wipe-and-go countertop, though, you’ll probably want to skip this one.
Marble is heat-resistant
If you’re baking in the middle of a heat wave, you can rely on marble countertops to stay as icy as central air. The stone is also heat-resistant, making it a good option if your kitchen sees a lot of bake-offs.
Despite its ability to withstand high temperatures, you never want to place a piping hot pot on marble for risk of discolouring or burning the surface, always use a pot holder.
Information obtained from www.housebeautiful.com.
