Pros and Cons of Marble Kitchen Countertops
Marble is a classic choice to add beauty and diversity to your kitchen. It is a stone that requires proper care and attention but is well worth the financial and time investment. While marble kitchen countertops add stately elegance to your home that is unparalleled by any other, there are some pros and cons to consider before you add marble to your design.
Pros
Marble countertops add elegance to your home that is appealing to anyone who respects the natural beauty they hold, but there are other spectacular benefits of adding the igneous stone to your decor.
Uniquely Gorgeous
While this is obvious to anyone who has ever seen marble anywhere, it is an incredibly stunning material that adds instant elegance to any home. There is no singular addition to any kitchen that can add value and appeal like a marble countertop.
Variety
Marble comes in various colors, from darker tones to greens, pinks, and the stunning white marble used in statues by renowned artists, to add a unique touch to your home that will be unlike any other countertops you come across.
Withstands Heat
Marble is a substantial material that can withstand the heat from pots and pans that come directly from your stove (for a brief time), and it won’t yellow due to heat.
Stays Cool
Marble is an excellent stone to use for countertops for someone who loves to bake, as it stays cool, which is essential to the perfection of any pastry, cookie, cake, or other baking delicacies.
Long-Lasting
With proper, diligent care, your marble countertops will last exceptionally well. Your marble countertops will stay immaculate with appropriate maintenance of the stone by professionals and proper cleaning regimens by the homeowner.
Adds Value to the Home
Marble countertops add elegance to any home that people love. With so many colors that are easy to implement into various tastes and designs, marble kitchen countertops will hold their appeal for a lifetime.
Cons
As stunning and diverse as marble is, it is not for those who do not intend to put a great deal of time and effort into keeping their marble kitchen countertops in perfect condition. Maintaining the marble countertops will be easy, with a professional’s help, but it can be costly.
Absorbs Liquid
Marble is porous, more so than granite, so it is likely to absorb liquids such as cooking oil, juice, wine, and any other fluids found in the kitchen. These liquids are hard, sometimes impossible to get out, so it is crucial to have a professional install and seal the marble. The aftercare is also essential, as the marble should be re-sealed every few years, again by a professional.
Can be Fragile
Marble is a beautiful but unstable material that can easily be scratched, cut, or chipped if you aren’t careful. Dropping heavy items or dishes on your marble countertops could create significant and costly repairs or replacements. By limiting gatherings that congregate around your countertops and avoiding toys being run along them by children, you will be protecting the delicate marble.
Costly
The cost of beauty is never cheap, which is the case when investing in marble kitchen countertops. The good news is that marble is in abundance worldwide and in varying qualities, so finding a beautiful stone that fits your style and budget should be relatively easy.
The price of marble can vary drastically, so if you are steadfast on marble, you may very well be able to find a grade and color within your price range. While the stunning white marble with flecks of sunlight seemingly cascading through its core will be glaringly more expensive, some marble slabs come in at a lower price and still exude beauty.
Incredibly Heavy
Marble is incredibly heavy—more so than granite, quartz, or other materials—so first off, you need to ensure that your counters can withstand the crushing weight of the marble countertops you desire. Because marble is so heavy, it makes installation costly and something that only professionals can do.
Degrages Over Time
As with any stone, marble will begin to degrade over time, making regular and proper upkeep essential if you want to prolong your marble kitchen countertop and ensure that it stays in perfect condition.
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