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POLL: Marble countertops - Yes or No?

Studio Geiger Architecture
vor 9 Jahren
How do you feel about marble countertops? Do you dream about them for your kitchen? If not, why not?

VOTE and tell us about it in the comments!
Yes - Love them!
No thanks - I'll pass.
Hervorgehobene Antwort
  • Denise McCabe
    vor 9 Jahren
    Staining much rather Quartz that looks like marble!

    Kommentare (148)

    • PRO
      Design Details
      vor 8 Jahren

      If you love it, go for it, and care for it. Quartz that looks like marble is an oxymoron. It may eventually mimic nature but, like wood pattern laminate, it's not the same thing. Quartzite is not quartz. It's a natural and very beautiful stone that is becoming very popular. Check it out.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Design Details gedankt
    • kristinanadreau
      vor 7 Jahren

      I have had and used Formica, butcher block, granite, marble, and stainless steel. It is stainless steel all the way for me. I really cook and bake and had a large family at home for many years. I also had a resturant range with 2 ovens, 6 burners and 24 inch griddle. my counter tops had to look good and function exceptionally well. different materials for different levels of food prep.

    • User
      vor 7 Jahren

      I went with honed marble for the island and soapstone for the perimeter cabinets. Thus far I've been very pleased.

    • PRO
      Cameron's Design
      vor 7 Jahren

      Yes, I think that marble lends a classic look and will go with any decor!

    • PRO
      Business_Name_Placeholder
      vor 7 Jahren

      I was thinking about this last night as I was staying in a high-end hotel room with gorgeous Calacatta marble countertops in the bathroom. Nothing was brand-new, but there were VERY few etched spots on the marble, and no stains that I could find. This made me really sad that I didn't find a big enough slab of marble to work for my island. It was shocking at how well this marble was holding up. It was polished, BTW...So my vote is yes, marble.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Business_Name_Placeholder gedankt
    • PRO
      Gerety Building and Restoration
      vor 7 Jahren

      Pros and cons of marble:

      Pros:

      - It has extreme resistance to heat, meaning that you don't have to be too cautious of setting a hot pan down while cooking

      - Different colors and patterns of marble are available making it easy to match the aesthetics of your kitchen

      - It's beautiful

      Cons:

      - Marble is porous, making it susceptible to staining. Liquids can seep inside and be very difficult to get rid of

      - The price of a good marble slab is going to be pricier than many other countertop options

      - Marble is also fairly vulnerable to chips and cracks

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Gerety Building and Restoration gedankt
    • PRO
      Amarestone
      vor 7 Jahren
      It's true that marble is porous, just the same as any natural stone. However, if it is sealed properly with a high quality sealer (beware - there are plenty of poor ones on the market!) then it shouldn't stain. But, it can be etched by acidic liquids such as lemon juice. The easy way round this is to use a honed marble (smooth but Matt, not glossy polished). Then the etch marks are a lot less obvious. Don't be put off by stories of it staining. That isn't a problem provided you use a good sealer and apply it properly. (Have a look at Fila MP90 or Lithofin Stainstop - these should do the job.)
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Amarestone gedankt
    • stevenj21
      vor 7 Jahren

      I have marble counter tops in my kitchen and two bathrooms. I love them and they look so nice. However being a cook they have etched. Even when you cleanup the spills immediately, the damage is done. After the first few u have to ignore it. They have been professionally sealed too. I don't have any stains. I would install marble counters again.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stevenj21 gedankt
    • PRO
      Creative Kitchen Design
      vor 7 Jahren

      Marble counter tops are beautiful but should be considered a living counter top. They will over time show the life of the household as they age and yes stain. I make sure my clients understand the pros and cons about any of their counter top selections as there is often no perfect choice.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Creative Kitchen Design gedankt
    • PRO
      Tom Deason Building Company, Inc.
      vor 7 Jahren

      Marble countertops are timeless and beautiful, but they are hard to keep in a kitchen. Marble can stain and etch with time. Try looking in to Quartz countertops made to look like marble. Quartz is man-made and very hard, and you may find this a better option for your kitchen!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Tom Deason Building Company, Inc. gedankt
    • C&C Hoffman Coniglio
      vor 7 Jahren
      100% YES!! We thought long and hard about the debate of "beauty vs. functionality" of honed carrera and I have to say it's not one or the other- you get both! We are big time cooks & host gatherings quite often. Of course we were hesitant at first but we decided to dive right in a week after install by prepping a meal for 20. Broke it in and never looked back or had any regrets!
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat C&C Hoffman Coniglio gedankt
    • User
      vor 7 Jahren
      Since we are sharing...here is my beloved marble! We agonized for months...a true battle of the heart and mind. Sealer is advanced enough to prevent staining. If the marble does etch, it's easy to have the top layer removed and refreshed like new! In our opinion Quartz never had the beauty of marble. Either too modern, dotted, or "wormy" looking. We love our marble!
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat User gedankt
    • PRO
      Treefrog Design
      vor 7 Jahren

      Marble countertops are beautiful if you don't mind the maintenance. There are also many quartz products on the market which do a beautiful job of mimicking marble if upkeep is an issue.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Treefrog Design gedankt
    • PRO
      Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
      vor 7 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 7 Jahren

      What "maintenance" do you refer to? I have marble and all I do is wipe it down with a mild soap, Murphy's oil soap, or Sprayway cleaner. Nothing more than I would do to formica, quartz, or granite.

      It's interesting to see that all of the negative comments about marble are from homeowners who don't have it. All of the marble owners are very happy with their choice of marble and say it doesn't require any extra work.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Diana Bier Interiors, LLC gedankt
    • PRO
      Treefrog Design
      vor 7 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 7 Jahren

      Diana, I am talking about the potential for staining and etching that occurs with marble. The maintenance of sealing and just being aware surface etching that occurs with citrus acids and other types of food prep. Having said that, I do have marble countertops in my kitchen and yes, there are surface areas that are more honed from use. I knew this going in and I am at peace with the the result. If the homeowner wants to keep the new look of polished tops and doesn't want to worry about staining there are some options in quartz. It is a personal choice.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Treefrog Design gedankt
    • PRO
      Interior Directions by Susan Prestia, Allied ASID
      vor 7 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 7 Jahren

      Bath Rooms · Mehr Info

      Marble is beautiful used in the proper space & properly maintained.Diana states it well. It is not a yes or no question. If marble is the look you want without the marble maintenance see #Cambria. A different maintenance is required. Don't forget it can be used on walls, hearth surrounds & floors as well as counter tops.
      KC Area New Construction · Mehr Info

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Interior Directions by Susan Prestia, Allied ASID gedankt
    • PRO
      Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
      vor 7 Jahren

      Of course it's a personal choice, that's the reason for the discussion. But Treefrog, I still feel that there's no more maintenance with marble than any other surface... You CLEAN it! I don't reseal it or have it rehoned or any other special treatment. The "upkeep" comes when you try to keep the stone from doing what it naturally wants to do. Which of course is a fool's errand.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Diana Bier Interiors, LLC gedankt
    • tooky58
      vor 7 Jahren

      Too high maintenance for me. Now, after saying that, if, in my dream kitchen, I had my baking station that was out of the flow I would consider a piece built-in too my butcher block for rolling out dough.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat tooky58 gedankt
    • PRO
      Treefrog Design
      vor 7 Jahren

      Diana, marble as a work surface will etch. As long as the client understands this all is good. Anyone interested in marble countertops can perform their own test on a marble tile. Squeeze some lemon or vinegar on it and see what happens.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Treefrog Design gedankt
    • Emily Jowers
      vor 7 Jahren
      I prefer function over form in this case.
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Emily Jowers gedankt
    • Emily Jowers
      vor 7 Jahren
      Plus marble really isn't my style
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Emily Jowers gedankt
    • sandi125
      vor 7 Jahren
      We have had marble in our bathroom for eight years and love it! Yes, it does etch, but that barely shows on honed marble. No stains at all with the sealer. Absolutely beautiful!
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat sandi125 gedankt
    • PRO
      Gem Marble and Granite Corp
      vor 7 Jahren

      All marble kitchens we produce are in honed finish as a company policy, the honed finish doesn't show the etching like a polished finish will. On the rare occasion someone insists on a polished finish in the kitchen they sign a hold harmless waiver as we don't want to be held responsible for an end user's lack of insight. Normally when we place that waiver in front of them, they change their mind rather quickly.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Gem Marble and Granite Corp gedankt
    • User
      vor 7 Jahren
      Update: We are still loving our marble. We did the best of both worlds - absolute black granite on the perimeter and marble as the showpiece on the island. We use the perimeter for prep and the island for baking (sans staining products such as olive oil). We take extra steps such as resealing every month - really not a complicated thing to do. Also We bought some mean mama-jama accessories for in/around our sink to protect it. It's a little extra but not that disruptive.
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat User gedankt
    • PRO
      Gem Marble and Granite Corp
      vor 7 Jahren

      Beautiful arrangement you made. What make is the sink & acoutrements?


      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Gem Marble and Granite Corp gedankt
    • User
      vor 7 Jahren
      The sink is Koehler Whitehaven 36" and acoutrements (accessories) were from Amazon.
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat User gedankt
    • PRO
      Granite, Marble and Limestone Ltd
      vor 7 Jahren

      It's a personal choice. I still feel that there's no more maintenance with marble than any other surface if you properly seal it and deliver it to the clients in a good professional fashion.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Granite, Marble and Limestone Ltd gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 7 Jahren
      Our kitchen was recently completely remodeled and we chose honed Carrara countertops after much research. We've been using the kitchen and the tops for a couple of weeks now. I cook every night and spend a lot of time in the kitchen during the day also. So far we've spilled: coffee (daily, and it's usually unnoticed until the next day!), tomato sauce, pineapple juice, chicken broth...a juicy peeled tangerine bounced across it. So far, no stains and no etches. I've carefully examined after each spill out of curiosity and haven't found anything. They're new so my opinion could change but as of right now, hubby and I both said we'd pick the same counters again in our next house. They're freaking gorgeous.
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • PRO
      Pearl Remodeling
      vor 7 Jahren

      Not worth the price and maintenance. today's quartz surfaces are much more durable and 95% of our guests wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyways

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Pearl Remodeling gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 7 Jahren

      Quartz was actually at least $10-20/sqft MORE than the marble we got...even at Home Depot!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • Vanessa
      vor 7 Jahren
      Yes marble is so sleek and looks elegant and beautiful for a kitchen counter
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Vanessa gedankt
    • PRO
      HLitam Designs
      vor 7 Jahren
      Marble is love... it is very versatile in design application and fits every design style imaginable. However it is prone to staining so careful usage is paramount to keep it in pristine condition.
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat HLitam Designs gedankt
    • Suzy Allman
      vor 7 Jahren
      Seems like honed marble is a great choice for the "third" kitchen: the one you get when your kids have moved out and it's just two adults who go easy on the finishes! I love our marble (honed). It has a timeless quality and it also throws light around the room, which would be a bit darker with a wood or darker surface. Also I think it goes well with almost any color painted cabinetry, so if you want to repaint you're not worrying about color clash
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Suzy Allman gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 6 Jahren
      I commented back in March and I'm here to comment again and reiterate that we LOVE our marble. We've now gotten two etches. Only one is noticeable. Both are due to pineapple juice that sat unnoticed. I'm attaching photos of the biggest etch from two angles to show how utterly invisible it is from all but ONE angle. We've been using them - hard - for 7 months (I cook 6-7 nights a week and we've had plenty of people over and even had a couple of big parties...we have a 4 year old who's been told not to leave fruit directly on the counter and she has been totally cooperative) and would still 100% install them again in a new house. In fact, we hesitate to move because we love it so much and feel like it'll be hard to find another slab this gorgeous for the price we paid. They do scratch more easily than some other material
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 6 Jahren
      My phone isn't cooperating and I hit submit too soon. Long story short: marble is love. Both pics of the etch are attached now. :)
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • PRO
      Creative Kitchen Design
      vor 6 Jahren

      Marble is a beautiful surface, i just tell my clients that it is a living surface and will reflect your life in your home. Just consider how a wonderful old french baking table is and the wonderful stories it holds in the worn surface holds. A kitchen holds the stores of our lives from when it is brand new and as it ages.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Creative Kitchen Design gedankt
    • PRO
      Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
      vor 6 Jahren

      Stingrae, your marble is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy it and don't worry about the etches and wear marks. They are evidence of the good times and love that you experience in your kitchen!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Diana Bier Interiors, LLC gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 6 Jahren

      Thank you Diana! We are super obsessed with it, "evidence" and all! Still can't believe it was priced like regular Carrara...we feel like we got away with something!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • honeyfieldsgraincompany
      vor 6 Jahren

      No marble for me, thanks. All I've ever read and heard about marble is that it stains easily.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat honeyfieldsgraincompany gedankt
    • Leeza
      vor 6 Jahren

      As a geologist, no. Just no.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Leeza gedankt
    • stingrae1625
      vor 6 Jahren
      More months have gone by since my last comment. No new etched. A few small scratches but nothing else. I wanted to update to add...I left an oozing bottle of grape seed oil on the counter and it was all over the counter. Left a dark mark. I washed it with mild dish soap and there is zero sign it ever happened. I have a watermelon colored kitchen aid mixer and one night after making something, I tipped the whole unit back and slid it across the countertop...left a huge pink paint mark that didn’t wash off. I got out the baking soda, wet a paper towel and in less than 2 mins it was completely gone. I’ve gotten so much stuff on this marble and I have yet to find a single thing that hasn’t come off with a little baking soda or dish soap. We’ve had it for a year now, used it super hard...I’ve even rolled out buttery dough several times directly ON MY ISLAND...and it’s still gorgeous. The same people who “can’t tell” that quartz isn’t marble probably wouldn’t notice any of the tiny imperfections that have happened because they’re less obvious to the eye than the fakeness of quartz pretending to be actual marble. Just sayin. (I’m not anti-quartz, just anti-“stone imposter” quartz. If I wanted a solid color counter, I’d totally get quartz.)
      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stingrae1625 gedankt
    • artsyphartsy_home_maker
      vor 6 Jahren

      We struggled to decide between real white cararra marble or white quartz for months before we decided on quartz. I love my white quartz and don't feel like I missed out. We were too afraid of the staining & delicate nature of the beautiful marble.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat artsyphartsy_home_maker gedankt
    • PRO
      Peach and Pine Home
      vor 6 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 6 Jahren

      P+P Homestead · Mehr Info

      Marble looks beautiful but the durability isn't quite good enough for our everyday life. We recently decided on quartz and we love them!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat Peach and Pine Home gedankt
    • The Fed up
      vor 6 Jahren

      I would not trade my Corian for all the marble and quartz in the world.

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat The Fed up gedankt
    • stampurr
      vor 6 Jahren

      Going Quartz all the way now. Never going back!

      Studio Geiger Architecture hat stampurr gedankt
    • pattyjoseffer
      vor 3 Jahren

      I have honed Carrara in the kitchen and i really love it - because i love real marble. It's softness and natural veining is hard to match with quartz - but if you aren't a stickler about it then quartz is definitely less worry. staining is not an issue for me with the sealer on, but etching WILL occur, and as someone mentioned, it's pretty easy for your or someone else to just polish it and re-seal and it's gone.

    • monety
      vor 3 Jahren

      They don't hold up. Staining, etching, etc.

    • Jordan Culver
      vor 3 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 3 Jahren

      I inherited a marble countertop and haven't sealed it once in 10 years and it looks great. Yes, I wipe up spills as I go, but I cook every day and I'm definitely not a neat freak. The edges have gotten a little chipped and there's one small etch spot but you can't see it, only feel it. It's a Carrera with a lot of veining and movement , so maybe the pattern helps hide stains . . ? I don't know, maybe its a very fancy piece of marble or something, but as far as I can tell, it's easy to care for. I keep hearing about how marble is a hassle and that hasn't been my experience at all.

      It's definitely better-wearing and easier to maintain than my butcher block countertop!

    • PRO
      Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
      vor 3 Jahren

      Jordan, you really hit the nail on the head! Most of the time the negative comments are from homeowners who don't have marble. For those of us who do, we take the good with the bad, but don't overstate the bad. The comment that always gets me is "too much upkeep." Yes that's true if you go overboard to baby it and keep it from etching. Then you are a slave to it. If you just use it, and don't abuse it, it is no more work than any other counter top material.

    • PRO
      Atlas Custom Cabinets Ltd
      vor 3 Jahren

      Marble is natural stone ,so it is more resistant to scratching. It has been used as a building material for a long time.

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