Millennia ago, people had no idea that it was possible to produce polymers, using for their own needs only those materials that were found in nature. Along with wood, clay and metal, they used stone everywhere. Of course, the processing of granite or marble - this is a terribly time consuming business, but it's worth it. In museums or antique shops it is easy to find a dining table with a marble top that has been around for more than one century. It is clear that such things require good care, but if desired, furniture from any, even the strongest material, can be rendered unfit if not monitor its condition.
Advantages and disadvantages of marble
Ecological and durable - these qualities are of interest to the modern consumer most of all. If there are some concerns about granite about the increased radiation background, then with marble everything is always in order. He never emits any toxic and harmful substances. A curbstone or a table with a marble counter top features good durability and with good care can serve more than one generation of your family. A variety of shades and textures is another great advantage of this natural material. In addition, marble tables are a kind of standard of luxury, indicating your status.
Variants of marble countertops for home
- Kitchen table with marble top.
- Coffee table with marble top.
- Marble kitchen countertop under the sink.
- Marble countertops for the bathroom.
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Care of the marble top
Enumerating the numerous merits of marble, it is necessary to mention those properties that do not allow it to be considered a universal and accessible material. Alas, but the marble countertop for the kitchen is afraid of chemical detergents that are sold in stores. Acids and alkalis decompose the calcium from which our delicate surface consists. To clean these tables, you should not use abrasive substances, citric acid or vinegar. Do not forget that in the juices there is a natural acid, from which the marble fades, so it is also undesirable to spill ready meals and drinks on the table.
Secure the marble countertops from hot objects and metal utensils using a variety of stands. This material is a porous substance, and the liquid can make such a surface matte. But there are ways that help to restore a pristine spectacular view. Fresh stains are usually removed with soapy water. Oil or cream is removed by rectified alcohol. Put a blotting paper soaked in alcohol in a problem place, cover it with a film, fixing the edges with adhesive tape, and wait for a while. Usually the fat gets absorbed into the paper and the stain disappears. Also there are ready-made products for marble with neutral Ph (Polish "Listo", Stone care kit, Detergent LEM-3 and others), which are good for removing dirt, helping in caring for the marble countertop.