It can be tough to decide which stone material to use for your countertop. If you’re leaning toward marble but aren’t quite convinced that it’s the stone for you, this article is here to provide the information that you need.
Four (of Many) Benefits of Marble
There are tons of benefits to this classic natural stone—way more than four. But for the sake of brevity, we’ve included four of the top advantages of using marble for your countertops.
It stays cool—all the time.
Whether you’re a baker by trade or you simply enjoy the hobby, you know how important a cool surface is for a seamless baking experience. Bakers around the world use (and love) marble because of its inherent coolness. No matter what, this surface remains below room temperature and makes for a great surface to roll out and shape dough on.
You don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the benefit of this stone. Creating your own treats at home is just as fulfilling, and marble gives you the perfect place to do just that.
It can be cut and formed easily.
Marble is known for being a softer stone than granite or quartzite. Because of this, edge profiles are very easy to create. In your marble slab, you can cut a popular edge profile, like bullnose, bevel, or straight—or jazz it up with a more elegant choice, like chiseled, waterfall, or cove.
Many people love the look of a waterfall marble countertop because the beautiful material makes its way all the way to the floor, and you get much more visual appeal than you would with a traditional countertop.
Fancy edges will come at a price, but this price is lower with marble than it is with granite, since marble is easier to form.
It is timeless and elegant.
Marble comes in a diverse range of colors, from white to black to green to yellow and many shades in between. It pairs well with almost any decor and brightens up a room by taking advantage of natural light.
Marble has been highly sought after for centuries, so you can be sure that it’s going to be just as coveted in a hundred years as it is today.
It is known for impressive heat resistance.
We discussed how marble stays cool, but did you know that marble is heat resistant as well? Because marble is a natural stone, it will not melt, burn, or catch fire. While it’s still good to stay safe and place a hot pad or trivet under your hot kitchen/bathroom items, this countertop can withstand a lot when it comes to heat.
Loving Your Marble
At Washington Marble Works, we are big fans of marble countertops and all that they’re known for. To learn more about marble or get started on your remodel, get in touch with us today.
