Today’s designers and architects often suggest marble and other soft stones in a kitchen for aesthetic reasons. People have used marble in kitchens for centuries, and the patina that the stone develops from use is part of the beauty of the stone. This is a viable option provided you are aware of the intricacies of such an installation.
Marble and other soft stones are particularly porous and can stain easily. At Bedrock, we are uniquely qualified to manage this issue because we use the STAIN-PROOF sealing product and are skill-certified by Dry-Treat, the manufacturer. (We provide this lifetime sealing free of charge at the time we fabricate your countertop; others charge as much as $500 for it.)
Sealing protects the stone from discoloration, but the surface of softer stones will be “etched” by acidic elements like citrus, vinegars, coffee, etc. If you use these products with a polished finish, you definitely will experience etching that will be visible. In addition, due to the heavy duty use of kitchen counters, polished surfaces will show scratches. To avoid this, using a honed surface, rather than a polished one, will dramatically reduce, though not eliminate, the visibility of scratches and etching. We encourage the use of honed surfaces when marbles are used in kitchen applications.
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