Cool looking marble countertops are hot in home decoration these days. They give a touch of elegance that no other stone or wood finish can. A marble countertop is a owners prized possession and perks up the value of the property considerably. It is formed from molten limestone under heat and pressure in nature.
A marble countertop is the bright spot in your kitchen or bathroom. However in enjoying them you need to keep in mind some maintenance tips. There are two: Avoid spilling citrus or acidic products on them that cause stains AND impregnate them to slow down the wear and tear. But on daily basis water and the regular clean products should be enough to keep the countertop shiny and sparkling for years.
Size, thickness, colour (marble is available in many other colours other than white), country of origin, fabrication methods etc are some of the factors in which the marbel price depends. But on average in the world market for a countertop sized (72-100) X 25.5 in colours such as Salome White, Bainbrook Brown, Blue Pearl, Dimono Beta and Balmoral Rosa you need to shell out between $4.0 and $21. In India prices of marble slabs of say 30.5cm X 30.5cm X 1.0 cm and say Green Marble (Dark) cost $2.60 if they are mirror polished and calibrated and $3.20 if they are mirror polished and sawn.
Marble mainly exported from”Italy, India, China and Spain which account for bulk of the marble produced in the world. The total production of marble today exceeds over 60 million tons. Rajasthan in India has abundant marble reserves (estimated 1100 million tons) which accounts for 91 per cent of the total national reserves. But in the international market India is ranked fourth in exports with Italy and China leading the way.
The thumb rule for marble as in the case of granite countertops is that, softer the marble material higher the cost and harder the variety, cheaper it is.
Granite is known to be the hardest substance and this property makes it best for making kitchen countertops as they are durable. Granite kitchen countertops make the best kitchen accessory.
