Marble Countertops

Marble countertops fabrication and installation in the Charlotte NC area

Custom Granite Solutions designs and installs various types of countertops, including marble countertops, in the Charlotte NC region. Whether you are looking for marble kitchen countertops or marble vanities, you can count on the professionals at Custom Granite Solutions to do a great job.

The use of marble dates back to ancient history. Durable and elegant, marble has been a material of choice for kitchen countertops, bath vanities, flooring, tile walls, fireplaces and stairs for many years. If you are looking for a sophisticated look for your kitchen, marble countertops are your best bet. If you live in the Charlotte NC region, we’d like to invite to visit our local showroom to view the different marble colors and style we carry.

Colors and textures of marble countertops

Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of crystallized limestone formed under extreme pressure and heat. Marble veining, colors and textures which characterized marble countertops, is the result of impurities infiltrating the original limestone during the melting and crystallization process. The purest marble is white, the type that Renaissance artists carved into statues.

Marble slabs come in a wide variety of hues and colors. The marble colors and markings found in marble countertops are determined by the areas from which they are mined, while the finishing process brings out the natural colors and glow of this natural stone. Each slab of marble is unique.

Durability

Marble countertops are resistant to cracking and breakage (not as much as granite countertops) and will provide years of enjoyment if proper care is used.

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Scratch resistance

Marble countertops are resistant to scratches. Normal use of kitchen cutlery directly on the surface will not cause damage. Although the sealant finish of the countertop can become damaged by a wide variety of items, this can be remedied by having the sealant stripped from the surface of the marble and reapplied by a trained professional.

Heat resistance

Marble is heat resistant and will easily handle anything that is used in the kitchen. It will not burn, scorch or catch fire. However, the countertop finish can get damaged if hot items are placed directly on the surface. For this reason, we recommended that a protective place mat be used on marble countertops to handle hot pots and pans. A hot pot placed on a marble countertop may cause the surface to become darker, hence ruining the appearance of the finished marble. Once this has occurred, there is no way to repair the damage and the entire countertop will have to be replaced.

Porosity

Marble has low porosity and is great for kitchen and bathrooms as they will repel water and other liquids.

Maintenance

Marble countertops are fairly easy to maintain and will clean up easily with soap and water. A sealant should be use regularly to protect the countertops’ surface.

For a comparison of marble with other natural and engineered stone surface, check out countertops comparison chart.

If you live in the Charlotte NC region and are interested getting a quote to marble countertops fabricated and installed in your home, give us a call today or fill out our online contact form. Our in-home estimates are free.