Marble Slabs Marble offers an upscale and classic appearance. With its rich color tones, mirror-like finish and dramatic veining, marble conveys the ultimate feeling of elegance and formality. Colors range from white and muted browns to reds and greens depending on the mineral impurities present in the stone. It is highly recommended to view an entire slab before deciding to use a specific stone as your countertop; each stone is a product of nature and very unique. It is important to be aware of marble’s negative aspects before deciding to use it for a countertop. Being more porous and softer than granite, marble will scratch, stain and etch easily. Sealing twice a year will aid in not allowing fluids to absorb as quickly.

What is marble and where does it come from Marble is metamorphic limestones found in areas where large masses of rock have been ground against each other and buried under tons of pressure causing heat build up which causes the transformation of pre-existing rock.

Marble Finish

The majority of marble comes in a polished finish.

	For those who want a smooth, non-reflective surface, the honed finish is available in: Creme Pistachio Green Pistachio Calcatta Borghini Calcatta Manhattan Crema Champagne Crema Marfil Daino Reale White Carrara The honed finish is not recommended for heavily used countertops.
	The Brushed / Antique finish gives a textured satin look. This special finish is not recommended for heavily used countertops. The following marble comes in this finish: Ataije Blue Bianco Perlino Botticino Classico Breccia Pernice Dark Emperador Giallo Atlantique Giallo Reale Noir St. Laurent Paroiso Marble Rosso Verona

Marble Countertop Maintenance and Care

Because the main component of marble is calcium, it is quite porous and can stain easily. Everyday foods containing acids such as coffee, fruit juice, cola and tomato products can stain a marble countertop. Cosmetics and other products containing fragrances and dyes can also damage a marble countertop. Sealing a countertop is a must and should be done twice a year to protect the surface from harmful liquid absorption. Acidic substances and cosmetics will wear away the sealer and stain the marble.

Wipe spills up immediately using a mild dishwashing detergent and water, then rinse and dry to prevent soap residue from drilling your marble countertop. Never use any products containing acidic substances or abrasives. We recommend using products specially designed for natural stone to clean and polish your marble countertops. Wolf Granite offers products for natural stone including stain removers, polish, cleaner and sealer.

Always use trivets, coasters, cutting boards and trays to protect your marble countertops from stains and scratches.