All marble starts out as limestone.  Under heat and pressure it is transformed to the point that its original form is lost so that it becomes an even grained rock with a distinctive sugary texture.  Pure marble is snow white in color and consists of pure grains of calcite. It is the impurities, organic matter and small quantities of minerals that give marble its distinctive colorations and veining.

Marble has been used for centuries for food preparation and serving areas.  The draw backs in these applications is its vulnerability to naturally occurring food acids, staining and scratching of its highly polished surface.  A low sheen finish is best for a food preparation surface as it hides most scratches and deeper ones can be removed with out difficulty in the home.  The use of a cutting board is recommended. Although marble is resistant to any heat that can be generated in the kitchen, a trivet for hot pots and pans eliminates the chance of scratches.

Technical penetrating sealers that are applied to all our stone products are absorbed by the marble and provide sufficient time to clean up a spill before it might damage or leave a behind a stain.

Marble is well suited for lavatory and vanity tops and other decorative surfaces such as fireplace hearts and surrounds, side boards and occasional tables.  For these applications a highly polished finish brings out all the color and movement one associates with marble.  Again, penetrating sealers provide a barrier against possible staining.

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