What Is It about Marble?

Most people are drawn to marble because of its aesthetic quality. It has a delicate patina that puts across an air of sophistication and luxury, and it’s actually a very durable material. Even though it’s softer than granite, it still works well for kitchens and bathrooms.

Marble is known for the unique veining that covers its surface, from white to black to many other colors in between.

Pros and Cons of Marble

Marble has other benefits besides its looks. A few other pros include the following:

It’s a flexible stone.

Marble is actually more flexible than granite, and this can make it easier to work with. It’s not as difficult to cut into custom shapes because it’s not as dense or as tough as granite. It’s also not as likely to chip.

It’s great for detailing.

Because of its softer quality, it’s not hard to carve details into the surface of marble. You can create edge profiles much easier than you can with other, harder stones.

It’s heat resistant.

This doesn’t mean that marble is completely impervious to heat, but it can withstand a high degree of heat damage, which lends to the material for use in the kitchen (for hot pots and pans), bathroom (for hot styling tools), and fireplace.

Along with the pros, there are a few cons to marble as well:

It’s vulnerable to acidic materials.

If it comes in contact with these liquids, it could cause etching or staining.

It scratches easily.

The scratches are easily fixed, but if you’re not looking to put careful maintenance into your countertop, then marble might not be the best choice for you.

It has a high porosity.

All natural stones are porous, but the fact that marble is composed of calcium carbonate makes it more porous than most. This leaves it susceptible to that damage caused by staining, scratching, and etching.

Your Marble Countertop

If you’re looking to add elegance and beauty to your home, there’s no better choice than marble. To learn more about this gorgeous stone, contact us for a consultation.