We ve all heard the warnings against marble countertops they are porous they stain they chip etc and i could go on but today i want to share with you my point of view on the pros and cons of marble countertops what i use to clean mine.
Marble patina kitchen.
A marble kitchen counter or bathroom vanity is a big purchase for any homeowner.
Patina the way we all would like it to happen.
But before you commit to buying the stone make sure you re the type who can live with patina says martha stewart living decorating director kevin sharkey.
We are in the final construction phase at patina farm.
Am looking at the patinaed table with the marble top.
Marble is a living finish so it s always going to change with age says sklar.
The cabinetry lighting and all of the finishing touches.
Never one to leave you in the lurch if you really want marble counters in the kitchen there are ways to seal and maintain it.
Nice kitchen nice black subway tiles yes this is true blha blah blha.
Costs range anywhere from 40 100 per square foot.
Read on to find out what i think about my marble countertops a.
For those of you that might be new here and or may not be aware yet we just moved out of a home that we lived in for 4 years where every single.
Read all about the pros and cons of marble countertops as well as what it is like living with honed marble countertops in a household with kids.
Would they be a practical choice for a high traffic kitchen.
When we renovated our kitchen a little over a year ago we chose to put in honed marble countertops.
What about staining and etching.
Use marble carefully and selectively and try to avoid mishaps imho.
It s all i can think about all i see.
Here is a common question that clients will ask designers when considering using carrara marble on their kitchen countertops.
Maybe your budget only allows for marble or you just love the look and the patina that comes with age.
The material s porous nature makes it prone to etching and staining.
Marble and patina in the kitchen.
I have one marble island top in my kitchen and my rule is no food on the marble without an adult present.
Was it the right decision.
One the one hand i just couldn t imagine anything else in the kitchen.
How silly is that.
There s a reason a vintage marble topped table looks like it s seen a thing or two it s because it has.
On the other hand we were nervous.
The picture is from west wing home and living.
Marble is known more so for the patina it gets from use than for its durability.
It is a softer stone than quartz or granite and can etch or chip more easily.
Marble develops patina over time.
Here is a link that might be useful.
At the beginning of the week the two lanterns from south of market were installed over the island in the kitchen.
I m considering using shadow storm marble in my master bathroom renovation this spring.