5 Aspects of Marble Stone That Make It Ideal For Kitchen Countertop
Marble is widely popular natural
stone that is used for creating beautiful and durable surfaces, including
floors, walls, and counters. Since it is a delicate and porous stone, there are
many who believe that marble does not make a wise decision for building kitchen
counters.
However, this belief is far from the
truth. Just for your information, marble is as suitable for counters as
granite. Granite is also a highly porous material, and just like marble, it is
also a natural stone.
If the counters of both the
materials are given care the right way, they will barely outperform each other.
Both the materials last forever. So, it would be wise and right to mention that
marble counters are as good as granite counters.
But what are those traits of marble
stone that make it a great choice for creating kitchen countertop? We discuss
this under the following subsections -
1. Beauty
Marble is known for its beauty. If
there is one thing on earth that you can call natural beauty, it is going to be
- marble stone. World famous monuments are built using marble. It blends in a high-level
elegance in your kitchen.
You can bring nature and the marvellous
natural charm by creating marble kitchen counter. For that, you can use slabs
or stone tiles - both available in a diversity of sizes which you can choose
based on your requirement and design idea.
2. Durable
You cannot overlook the longevity of
this building material. It is one of those materials that are solid like rock.
These kitchen counters last forever, literally.
They do not demand much of your
attention in respect of maintenance. That's mainly because of the resilient
surface finish that come pre-applied on the stone (tile or slab) surface. This
strong surface coating is able to protect the stone from heat damage, water
damage, moisture, splashes of water, and different types of food spills.
Apart from that, you are required to
seal the stone after the counter has been installed. This enhances the durability
and resistance of the counter.
3. Heat Resistance
It is pretty common and obvious that
you would take off a hot utensil from a burner or electric cook top, and put it
directly on the kitchen counter. Doing so is not going to cause any damage to
your marble kitchen counter.
Why? The answer to that lies
somewhere in the way the stone has been formed. Marble is a natural stone
processed from rock, which forms under immense heat in the earth's crust.
The cooking temperature we use in
our kitchen is nothing when we compare it with the amount of heat under which
the rock has formed. Marble stone counter can withstand burning high
temperatures in our kitchen without experiencing any damage.
4. Affordable
Some would say that it is the most
expensive natural stone in the world. But I would counter that its price varies
depending on a number of factors that include (but are not limited to) the site
or quarry where the stone has been processes. The number of impurities or
patterns on the stone tile or slab also defines its price.
To be specific, it could cheaper
than granite in some conditions. To get the best rate, you will need to broaden
your research and locate vendors that deliver stones from nearby quarrying
sites.
5. Truly Unique
This is the best part of marble (or
any other natural stone). As mentioned, marble is known more for its visual
properties such as its delicate color, texture, and veining patterns.
Did you know that every marble stone
tile is unique? Not two marble slabs or tiles look exactly same. That's what
makes this stone truly unique and desirable.
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