http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Tommyrocks311/176915 Tommyrocks311 is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory. Below are the most recent articles from Tommyrocks311. For more of articles by Tommyrocks311 please use the link above. http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Tommyrocks311/176915 http://static.articlesnatch.com/i/logo.gif en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Tommyrocks311/176915 PHP/5.0.26 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Marble-countertops-for-the-kitchen-/787917 Marble Countertops Natural stone countertops are being widely used as the optimal product for the kitchen due to their natural beauty, stain resistance, acid resistance, and ability to be cleaned up quickly. Marble has been used for thousands of years in the old world because it was soft enough to be worked with hand tools, and yet durable enough for several generations of users. Marble is not as user friendly in a kitchen environment as most granites are. The homeowner must know that most marbles are dolomitic or calcium based and can be worn down by mechanical and chemical measures (sanding, scratching, and etching). Day to day living with a marble top would include: 1) Always using a cutting board 2) Always using coasters under glasses 3) Hiring a fabricator to completely seal the top, instead of a single coat that is the industry standard. 4) Cleaning up spills as they occur 5) Thoroughly cleaning the counter once a day with a non acidic stone cleaner. **End Summary** Topics: marble countertops]]> granite countertops]]> granite]]> marble]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Tom Shannon has been in the home improvement field since 1996, and has specialized in granite, marble, and engineered stone for over a decade. http://www.akropolismarble.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:53:38 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Marble-countertops-for-the-kitchen-/787917