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Marble is perhaps the most beautiful and accessible stone product used in homes today. In ancient Greece and Rome, marble was utilized by artists, who created sculptures, and builders who appreciated the stone’s endurance and sturdiness. This metamorphic stone is composed of calcite that is both durable and precious. With its polished exterior, marble is available in an array of colors and textures and can be used for countertops, flooring, backsplashes and more, adding elegance and sophistication to any room. With so many options available, it’s easier than ever to find just the right stone for your next building or remodeling project. And no two stones are exactly alike, so your marble finish will have its own unique qualities and characteristics.
Marble is a great addition for your next home improvement project. It can be used for flooring, countertops, and backsplashes. With its many finishes and colors, it works in nearly any setting. In the kitchen and bath, marble is often used for countertops and backsplashes, adding elegance that complements both classic and modern cabinets. To make an entryway to your home grand, marble flooring is the way to go. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s easy to clean and maintain in any situation.
Marble comes in a variety of natural stone colors and patterns. It’s mainly available in variations of white, gray, and black, as well as yellow, green, and pink. These colorations range from subtle patterning and gradations, to stark, beautiful veins running through the stone. Because the colors are derived naturally, they are very adaptable when paired with other materials like wood, tile, and stainless steel, and they generally work within any decorative style. White is often the most popular color, and shows least wear.
There are several finishes available for marble, each with its own unique characteristics. A honed, or matte finish, is smooth, but not glossy. It has an almost “soft” look to it, and tends to mask flaws such as scratches. A polished finish is just what it says. Its high gloss brings out the richness of the marble’s color and pattern, but it is also prone to marks caused by acids and cleaners. A leather finish is more commonly used on darker marbles. Its textured quality has a soft sheen, but not glossy, and it’s great at concealing smudges.
Marble is sensitive to acidic products including but not limited to, vinegar, wine and citric acid. In order to maintain your marble’s unique attributes, it is recommended that you seal it with one of two types of sealers: topical or penetrating. A topical sealant coats the surface of the marble and will protect it from acid etching, but it wears off over time. A penetrating sealant seeps into the stone and helps protect it from liquid stains such as wine, coffee, or oil. To prevent stains in any case, wipe spills when they happen to prevent them from soaking into the stone, but never use harsh chemicals or cleansers on marble. For daily cleaning, it is recommended to use mild soap diluted with warm water and a soft dish towel.
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Recommended Sealers: Aquamix Sealers Choice Gold, Dry Treat Hannafin Ole-Repella, Dry Treat Hannafin Stain Proof Original or Dry Treat Hannafin Metacreme
While the stone is durable, acid etching will occur in kitchen applications. Maintenance may be required to remove acid etch marks from the countertop surface.
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