When you are ready to start shopping for new counter tops for your kitchen, you may have thought about marble and granite countertops. These are smart thoughts as marble and granite countertops are very popular in home renovation. If you are looking to create a high-end or classy kitchen, it may be time to get even a little more focus and close in on marble.



Class

The first thing that people think about when they see marble is great art. Consider how often this Italian stone has been used to create masterpieces by great sculptors. Now you will be using this same marble in tile form to create beautiful artworks to show off your kitchen's beauty. Marble also is a report to others that you are sophisticated and know what you want and what is best.

Durability

As you may expect, marble is stone and therefore is quite durable. That is one of the reasons many people choose stone countertops for their kitchens. From hot pans to water spills, there are plenty of hazards in the kitchen that this style of natural stone countertops can stand up to.

This is not to say you can abuse the marble in your home. On the contrary, you will have to care for it, because it is a porous stone; however, it will also clean better than many other surfaces as long as you follow the cleaning instructions.

With proper care your marble countertops can be serving your family for generations.

Shine

There is nothing more beautiful than taking a look at artfully cut and polished marble. This can be what people think when they catch sight of the marble countertops after your kitchen remodeling project. Marble tile can be nothing short of stunning when polished properly.

Variety

If you think all marble looks alike, you don't know marble. The great thing about marble natural stone countertops is that they are all different. This is because the natural stone formation. All stone is unique and marble is no exception.

Additionally, marble comes in a variety of colors, with light or heavy striping, which can allow you to handpick the masterpiece that will become your new kitchen countertops.

Though granite is more durable and less porous than marble, everyone has different tastes; marble is a good choice for countertops, certainly better than a synthetic material or laminate.

This article was written by Charlie Thiede, owner of Rock Tops Granite, specializing in creating and installing custom granite and marble countertops. Rock Tops Granite recently celebrated the grand opening of a new store in Maryland Heights, Missouri, in St. Louis County. They service Kirkwood, Wildwood, Eureka and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://www.rocktopsgranite.com to locate a showroom and learn more about granite kitchen countertops