Marble Countertops

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Carrara Marble Bathroom Vanity

Pros

  • Visually stunning
  • Easy to clean (with neutral cleaners)
  • Adds elegance to your kitchen and bathrooms
  • Comes in a variety of colors
  • You can decide if you like a polished finish or prefer a honed, matte finish – the level of shine can be changed on-site as well
  • Acid etch marks and fine scratches can be removed through restoration

Cons

  • Prone to acid etching – may require a maintenance program
  • Need to be sealed (annually recommended)

 

Granite Countertops

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Kitchen Granite Countertop

Pros

  • Most granites are resistant to acid etching
  • Comes in a variety of colors and patterns
  • Easy to clean (still recommend neutral cleaners)
  • Durable

Cons

  • Need to be sealed (annually recommended)
  • Some stones are sold as Granite, but are not true granites – these stones may etch

 

Limestone Countertops

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Limestone Bar Top

Pros

  • An alternative look to marble
  • Warms up the space (most limestones have lovely Earth tones)
  • Easy to clean (with neutral cleaners)
  • You can decide if you like a polished finish or prefer a honed, matte finish – the level of shine can be changed on-site as well
  • Acid etch marks and fine scratches can be removed through restoration

Cons

  • Prone to acid etching– may require a maintenance program
  • Need to be sealed (annually recommended)

 

Quartzite Countertops

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Quartzite Kitchen Island

Pros

  • Most quartzites are resistant to acid etching
  • Comes in a variety of colors
  • Easy to clean (still recommend neutral cleaners)
  • Durable

Cons

  • Need to be sealed (annually recommended)
  • I’ve recently learned that Quartzite is not the easiest stone to fabricate, so make sure you purchase your slab from a reputable company

 

Hopefully this quick guide will help you with your stone countertop choice. For more stone care information, check out our website for service and product recommendations.