Con: That Beauty Costs a Lot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned earlier, you really don\u2019t want to skimp on your white marble countertops. With cheaper varieties, the veining often does not line up where two pieces of white stone meet. This ruins the look of your kitchen countertops and makes designs such as marble countertops prohibitively expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro: Marble Has Maintained its Value Better than Granite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Granite has experienced a popularity decline more drastic than any other countertop material. White marble countertops have taken a hit as well but they haven\u2019t fared as badly as granite. As such, you can expect marble to perform better than granite as far as increasing your home\u2019s resale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Con: White Marble Countertops Need Constant Sealing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps the biggest inconvenience that white marble countertops in the kitchen present is the need for regular resealing. Like many types of natural stone, white marble will stain if you don\u2019t reseal it regularly. Depending on the stone\u2019s quality, you may need to reseal it as often as four times per year. That adds up, both financially and in terms of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your white marble does stain, you\u2019re likely in for a costly repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro: Marble Offers a Unique Look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Marble is not a rare stone by any means. However, no two pieces of marble are exactly the same. This is a plus for homeowners who like having something they know to be one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Con: Marble Gets Weaker with Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As permanent and monumental as Michelangelo\u2019s carved marble David<\/a> looks, its custodians have put tremendous effort into maintaining it. They even embedded small fiber optic sensors into it so they could monitor how the statue is holding up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite this, David has decayed and is in constant threat of cracking. Both of these are properties of white marble. Granted, you\u2019re probably not concerned with keeping your countertop in tip-top shape for 500+ years. Nonetheless, all marble will begin to show signs of aging and wear within a much shorter time frame. If you\u2019re not okay with this (and many homeowners aren\u2019t), you\u2019ll need to spend money maintaining the surface and repairing issues as they pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know the pros and cons of white marble, let\u2019s explore why quartz is the more popular option for achieving a marble look in the kitchen. Keep in mind that this is just a sampling of the full\u00a0quartz countertop benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for a countertop upgrade<\/a> option that offers a marble look and requires minimal work, you\u2019re not going to beat white marble quartz countertops. Caring for quartz countertops<\/a> is simple thanks to the material\u2019s nonporous nature. You still need to take common-sense precautions and clean the surface daily, but our polished finish (which is an option with all of our white marble quartz countertops)<\/a> is designed to minimize this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You read correctly a moment ago. Yes, you can get quartz that resembles marble. Two of our most popular colors for achieving this look are 51111 Statuario Nuvo<\/a> and 5131 Calacatta Nuvo<\/a>. Both of these are, of course, named after the popular types of marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But let\u2019s say that in the process of looking for a marble countertop, you decide the aesthetic doesn\u2019t actually fit into your dream kitchen like you thought it did. With quartz, that\u2019s no problem. We offer stone slabs in a wide variety of styles. We have surfaces that look like concrete<\/a>, granite<\/a>, and much more. However your tastes develop during the countertop shopping process, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond the surface\u2019s pattern itself, with quartz, you also have access to countless edge profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, quartz is a nonporous material. This reduces the likelihood of permanent stains. Additionally, quartz is one of the hardest rocks on earth<\/a>, ranking a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Marble, on the other hand, can rank as low as 3 on the scale and only as high as 5. This means marble will crack, scratch, and chip with much greater ease than the superior quartz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black and white marble countertops perform slightly better than average for natural stone when it comes to home resale value. Quartz, as the most desirable countertop material on the market, easily outpaces it, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there\u2019s a lot that goes into home resale value. Generally, though, homeowners recoup as much as 100% of their quartz countertop\u2019s value when they sell their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black and white marble countertops (particularly the latter) are among the most popular types of natural stone surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. However, if you\u2019re looking for the absolute best, go with a marble-style quartz surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will offer greater durability, resale value, and aesthetics. You\u2019ll also have a wider range of options as far as patterns and edge profiles go.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy People Prefer Quartz Countertops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n