Comments on: Marble Countertops | Cost | Buying Tips | Installation | Maintenance http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/ Useful tips for the kitchen: about the equipment of this special, oft-used room in our home. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:17:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ganka http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-9004 Ganka Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:56:10 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=170#comment-9004 Hi Tomson, Marble requires more care than, for example, granite. That’s why people will have to re-seal their marble countertops on a regular basis. Sealing prevents water and other liquids from entering the pores, as this can lead to staining or roughening of the surface. There are many good stone sealers for this purpose. Also, as it is mentioned above, marble is not as hard as granite and can be scratched or cracked. Therefore do not drag heavy utensils or appliances across its surface. Also, never cut directly on the surface as you may scratch the surface of the countertop. Regards, Ganka Hi Tomson,

Marble requires more care than, for example, granite. That’s why people will have to re-seal their marble countertops on a regular basis. Sealing prevents water and other liquids from entering the pores, as this can lead to staining or roughening of the surface. There are many good stone sealers for this purpose.

Also, as it is mentioned above, marble is not as hard as granite and can be scratched or cracked. Therefore do not drag heavy utensils or appliances across its surface. Also, never cut directly on the surface as you may scratch the surface of the countertop.

Regards,

Ganka

]]> By: Tomson http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-8985 Tomson Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:51:26 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=170#comment-8985 Regarding marble use in kitchen, I'm against it unless the marble is resistant to acids. I've seen many people complain due to damages caused by wine, coke, orange juice, lemon juice, oil spills and knife scratches. What do you think about this? Regarding marble use in kitchen, I’m against it unless the marble is resistant to acids. I’ve seen many people complain due to damages caused by wine, coke, orange juice, lemon juice, oil spills and knife scratches. What do you think about this?

]]> By: Lili http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-8479 Lili Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:00:44 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=170#comment-8479 Very helpful post on marble counter tops! Thanks. Very helpful post on marble counter tops! Thanks.

]]> By: Richie | Vulcan Catering http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-5340 Richie | Vulcan Catering Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:55:34 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=170#comment-5340 Marble countertops are really great, but personally I prefer granite because it is more durable and acid resistant. The range of colours in granite also varies hugely, so that there is a granite countertop that will fit in with most any decor scheme. Marble countertops are really great, but personally I prefer granite because it is more durable and acid resistant. The range of colours in granite also varies hugely, so that there is a granite countertop that will fit in with most any decor scheme.

]]> By: Parthiban http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/02/26/marble-countertops-cost-buying-tips-installation-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-4212 Parthiban Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:48:02 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=170#comment-4212 Hi, your information about marble countertops is good and nice one... I got many points about marble through your post. Thanks. Hi, your information about marble countertops is good and nice one… I got many points about marble through your post. Thanks.

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