MARBLE

Ideal for the Bathroom

This igneous stone comes in a wonderful display of colours. There is a variety of colours to choose from and no two slabs are alike, so you’ll be assured of having a unique worktop for your home.

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Marble is heat resistant. In the kitchen, it stands up well to hot pans and pots. In the bathroom, a styling tool won’t mark it unless its left on it hot for some time. 

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However, there are two primary reasons that marble worktop installation is not recommended for the kitchen. 

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The first concern is the porous nature of marble. It’s more porous than granite, so it more readily absorbs liquids, spills penetrate deeper into the stone very quickly, and they are hard, if not impossible, to get out. Even in the bathroom, be cautious with things like nail polish, liquid makeup or remover that can stain the tops.

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The second reason to be concerned about marble kitchen worktops is that the material isn’t sturdy enough for the kitchen. Sharp knives can scratch the surface. Heavy pots or mugs may chip the marble or even break off a corner.