Artistic Marble and Granite

If you're looking for a durable, elegant countertop, that with proper maintenance will last a long time, marble is an excellent choice. Not only does marble have desirable veining and swirls, but it also has a natural glow. Light penetrates marble and is reflected due to the calcium present in it, thus muting the light and causing the marble to glow. White marble has more of a glow than color marbles; therefore, these white pieces are the most expensive. Along with this glow, most marble is sealed and polished to a high gloss to bring out its classical beauty.

Marble is used to create an aura of elegance and class.  Countertops of this material, with its delicate coloring and polished surface, can lend prestige and stature to a business.  A polished marble surface on an island or bar countertop is stunning.  Bathroom vanity tops are frequently fabricated from marble as well.  Marble is available in many colors; the most common colors are white, gray, green, and pink.  Unless you want an all-white kitchen, marble countertops are usually fabricated from off-white or colored marble slabs.  Solid marble countertops are expensive and heavy, so properly installed marble tiles are often used to cover a countertop instead.