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\"Marble<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying that marble is one of the most luxurious natural stones cut from the earth. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing that looks quite like marble, the layers, tones, and veining are very organic, with a unique flowing movement,\u201d says Normandy Designer Abby Osborn<\/a>. \u201cBut since it\u2019s very porous, it\u2019s extremely susceptible to damage, making a marble kitchen countertop something worthy of serious consideration before taking the plunge.\u201d If your heart is set on marble countertops, we spoke with Abby about what to know before taking the leap.<\/p>\n

Reasons Why You Might Not Want Marble Countertops<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not only does marble stain easily, but stains are not easy to get out. Coffee<\/a> and wine rings can become permanent, especially on lighter varieties. Best practices for cleaning marble are to use a gentle soap and water, getting at stains quickly so that they don\u2019t set. For marble waterfall islands, avoid harsh cleaners on the floor that could splash onto the marble and cause damage.<\/p>\n

Marble<\/a> is also vulnerable not only to scratching, but etching, which is when something acidic eats away chemically at the surface. \u201cAnything acidic, from lemon juice and tomatoes to wine and vinegar, can cause shallow cavities in your surface,\u201d Abby says. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to commit to marble in heavy use areas, you must be okay with a \u2018living finish\u2019 \u2014 one that changes over time. It won\u2019t take long for it to show wear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Temperature fluctuations are also something to watch with a marble countertop, and you should avoid placing hot pots and pans directly on the surface. Marble, like most natural stone<\/a>, is ideal for tasks like prepping pastry dough because it keeps the dough cool. But it\u2019s cool temp and delicacy, paired with a hot heavy pot can cause thermal shock that will lead to cracking. Use trivets often. And be sure to hire a fabricator who is used to working with specialty stone like this, as marble is a very soft stone,” Abby advises.<\/p>\n

If You Must Have a Marble Kitchen Countertop or Marble Backsplash<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re set on having marble in your kitchen, it would be wise to keep it out of heavy work zones. \u201cMore decorative areas, like the backsplash behind floating shelves<\/a> is ideal,\u201d Abby says. \u201cAvoid placing it near the sink as minerals in the water can degrade the finish. Avoid proximity to the range too, it won\u2019t mesh well with pasta sauce splatter.”<\/p>\n

For the busier areas of the kitchen, pair your marble elements with a manmade countertop<\/a> material like quartz<\/a> or porcelain \u2014 for instance placing this on the perimeter, if you\u2019ve chosen a marble kitchen island. \u201cYou don\u2019t want your complementary countertop to compete with marble\u2019s natural beauty though, so choose one that has little to no design pattern,\u201d Abby notes.<\/p>\n

If all this has you reconsidering a marble countertop for your kitchen, but you truly love the look of natural stone, consider marble\u2019s more durable cousins, like granite or quartzite<\/a>. \u201cQuartzite has many of the same visual properties as marble, but is more dense and less vulnerable to damage,\u201d Abby says.<\/p>\n

Your new kitchen should be a source of joy, no matter the countertop you select. \u201cIt\u2019s important to understand the pros and cons of your options, so you can make the choice that suits you best,\u201d notes Abby. \u201cMarble does require some special consideration and upkeep \u2014 but most nice things do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Is it time to revamp your kitchen and adjoining spaces? You can\u00a0schedule a free consultation<\/a>\u00a0with Abby.\u00a0Sign up for our newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for more inspiration.<\/p>\n

\"Glass \"Kitchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no denying that marble is one of the most luxurious natural stones cut from the earth. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing that looks quite like marble, the layers, tones, and veining are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":60768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mo_disable_npp":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1636,1643],"tags":[1664,1907,2193],"class_list":["post-61942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-kitchen-remodel","tag-kitchen","tag-marble","tag-marble-countertops"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Lure of Marble Kitchen Countertops - Normandy Remodeling<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Marble countertops are not recommended for high-traffic \u2014 think staining, etching and cracking \u2014 it can still have a home in the kitchen.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/the-lure-of-marble-kitchen-countertops\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Lure of Marble Kitchen Countertops - 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