Marble Countertops

Some of the most beautiful and classy kitchen and bathroom countertops you’ve ever seen are probably made of marble. Marble countertops are notoriously known for giving a room a luxurious and elegant vibe. It is after all the material used by the elite in their homes for centuries. Yes, including kings and queens.
 
Marble countertops do not come cheap. The question is, is it worth the investment? This will be something you have to decide for yourself. Here are a few pros and cons of marble countertops.
 
Pros

• Aesthetics wise nothing compares to marble. Its features can either be classic or temporary. It is a timeless beauty that cannot be copied by any other stone.
• Marble is het resistant and naturally cool. For this reason, it is especially the perfect countertop for households that do a lot of baking
• There is wide variety of marble to choose from. If you have money to splurge and want a more unique countertop, look into the rare Calacutta marble. However, if you are budget contrained, look into Carrara (sometimes called Carrera) marble which is on the least expensive side.

 
Cons

• Your are going to have to prepare yourself from some scratches as marble be scratched easily.
• Another thing to prepare for is staining. Marble easily stains too. Red wine, juice and oil are a few staining agents that may seep through your countertop. This is however preventable by sealing the surface of your marble countertop.
• Marble is high maintenance. Sealing your countertop is not only needed upon its installation but it needs to be done regularly every 6 months.

 
If you can’t decide whether marble countertops is the best option for you, allow Stone World to help you. Stone World is a professional when it comes to natural stone installations. We can help save you time and effort as we will be with you from the planning to the execution.
 
Stone World offers its services in Deland, Sanford, Clermont, Kissimmee and surrounding Orlando communities. We can give you a free estimate on any job you need done. We can also provide you references if you want to hear testimonies of our past clients. For any questions or concerns about marble countertops or any other kitchen and Bathroom Remodel issues, please contact us at 407-341-4688.

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