Marble Countertops
As part of our line of kitchen countertops, we design and installs custom marble countertops locally in the Charlotte region. Marble offers elegance and a timeless look favored by chefs and cooking enthusiasts. Beautiful with unique veining and markings, marble countertops are easily the focal point of a kitchen. A lighter color marble will add a luminosity and vibrance to your kitchen that is unparalleled by other solid surface and natural stone materials.
From our showroom and factory conveniently located to Charlotte, we supply homeowners, builders and remodelers in the with stunning, expertly designed marble countertops. We offer several colors of marble and design fine marble countertops out of our local factory. You can see first hand the variety of marble colors we sell and install at our Complete Kitchen & Bath Design Studio in Matthews where our on-site designers are ready to show you all the options we offer.
From Slab to Marble Countertops
Marble is a natural stone that is quarry from several areas around the world. Marble gets its appearance from sediment rocks like limestone and dolomite which metamorphose over several thousand years into crystals. This is a process that occurs over and over and is caused by extreme heat and pressure. For example, the radiant white from white marble slabs comes from the metamorphosis of pure limestone and dolomite. There is no other natural stone quite like marble, hence the reason why marble kitchen countertops are popular with homeowners looking for a classic, yet stylish kitchen.
One of the prominent characteristics of marble slabs is their veins and swirls. Those unique markings are caused by mineral impurities such as sand and iron, that were originally present in the sediment rocks. To illustrate, marble slabs with a green coloring are usually the result of a high magnesium content in the limestone sediment rock.
Caring For Marble Countertops
Kitchen and bath marble counter tops might arguably be the most beautiful type of countertops, but they are not the easiest ones to maintain. Marble countertops require more upkeep and care than granite and quartz tops. Marble is not as hard as granite and quartz and consequently is prone to scratching and damage. It’s also more porous that quartz and granite and stains easier. Its surface can be etched from acidic liquid such lemon, wine and coffee spills if not cleaned promptly.
Sealing marble countertops is highly recommended to increase water and stain resistance. You should take extra precautions such as using a cutting board when cutting food and silicone trivets for hot pots. If you live in the Charlotte area and are considering marble countertops for your kitchen and bath remodel, visit our kitchen and bath showroom to talk with one of our specialist to find more about marble countertops.
Sample Marble Colors
If you live in the Charlotte area, the lead time we require to design and install marble countertops is similar to quartz countertops. We do not inventory marble slabs and will have to order it through one of our suppliers. However, we have samples of all colors we carry at our local showroom.
Marble is one of those classic countertop material that will never go away, nor lose its appeal. It has been used for centuries across worldwide and will remain a favorite for cooking enthusiasts and those with an eye of style and refinement. They are literally hundreds of marble colors to choose from, but some of the favorite colors of marble we have installed are Bianco Carrara, Calacatta and Statuarietto. Marble counter tops with a white undertone are usually the most popular among homeowners, but it all remains a matter of preference.
If you live in Charlotte and are considering a kitchen remodel or bath remodel, visit our kitchen and bath showroom today to view samples of marble colors we offer.
