Countertops: Marble
by Susan Winner
Kitchen & Bath Editor

COUNTERTOPS: Marble

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Dore Royal Marble Slab
from Walker Zanger
 



Marble is rarely used on kitchen countertops due to its soft nature.





  • Stains and scratches easily.
  • A porous material, marble requires proper periodic resealing with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining.
  • Heat- and water-resistant.
  • Works well in very small areas designed for specific tasks, such as rolling out pastry dough.
  • Available in honed, matte, and polished finishes.
  • From $35 - $75 per square foot fabricated.
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