Marble Countertop Services

Marble Countertops for Time-Tested Elegance

Marble is a calcium-based stone, making it softer and prone to scratches, etching, and staining, creating a patina over time.

Our team has over a decade of experience installing marble countertops. We'll help you determine the perfect marble slab for your countertops and cut and install it precisely to your specifications. Advance Marble & Granite is OSHA and Caesarstone-certified, and we offer a free sink with every countertop installation.

Read below for additional information on caring for your marble countertop. Call or visit Advance Marble & Granite today for a free estimate on all marble countertop installations.

Daily Steps to Care for Your Marble Countertop

One of the most critical steps in caring for marble is preventing stains and marks. When marble comes into contact with anything acidic, it can etch, which looks like a dull spot or burn mark. Acidic products are standard in the kitchen, including tomatoes, citrus fruits, juices, alcohol, and vinegar. 

Marble can also become stained, with red wine and oil often being the biggest culprits. If somebody spills red wine on the countertop and you wipe it up immediately, 99 percent of the time, it won't stain, but the acids in the wine may cause the stone to etch. If it's left, it will degrade. 

Clean your marble countertop daily with a neutral marble cleaner. You can pull most stains from the countertop with commercial or homemade poultices. You can prevent etches or staining by vigilantly using cutting boards and coasters around prep work areas. 

Always read the product label carefully and make sure it's for stone. If it suggests you test the product in an area, stay away from it. So many products are proven safe for marble that trying a new one isn't worth the risk.

Steps for Long-Term Marble Maintenance

It would be best to seal your marble regularly, but our experts differ on how often. Check the manufacturer's recommendations on the product label. An actual sealer goes into the stone beneath the surface and prevents stains from going deep, but it does nothing to protect etching, no matter how much sealer you use. 

Test if your stone needs sealing by putting a few drops of water on your countertop and letting them sit. If the water leaves a dark spot, it has soaked into the stone, and the stone needs resealing. 

You may notice etching more on polished marble than honed or textured. Unlike honed or textured marble, which will retain its finish, polished marble will eventually lose its glossy appearance. A kitchen with honed or textured marble is more practical than polished. 

Both finishes are susceptible to scratches, etches, and stains. Marble countertops must inevitably be refinished and resealed; how often depends on your preferences.