We will be there: Design District 2024 | Living and lifestyle fair in the Hofburg | Oct. 4 - 6, 2024
We will be there: Design District 2024 | Living and lifestyle fair in the Hofburg | Oct. 4 - 6, 2024
"I saw an angel made of marble and I chiseled until I freed him."
- Michelangelo
Imagine this marble angel: Imposing. Noble. Impressive. And that's exactly what you can have for your kitchen.
A marble kitchen worktop adds a touch of aesthetics, luxury and high quality to your home.
However, this material is not only suitable as a marble slab for the kitchen, but also for window sills, tiles, etc. The marble can be used indoors and outdoors.
Are you looking for a marble worktop for your kitchen? Then you are welcome to Contact us to us. We will discuss your wishes and requirements in a personal, free consultation so that you are completely satisfied with your worktop.
Marble is a medium-hard natural stone that is related to limestone - which is why it is also very similar to it. However, marble is harder than limestone or slate, but at the same time softer than granite, for example.
Kitchen worktops made of marble are very hygienic as they are food-safe, free of harmful substances and odorless - which is typical of natural stone.
It is a robust, heat-resistant material that is, however, sensitive to scratches and stains and susceptible to acids. However, with impregnation with protective lacquer and the right care, your marble worktop will last a very long time.
This is why marble worktops are also very popular in the kitchen.
Marble is one of those materials that everyone quickly recognizes. This is because this natural stone is characterized by its grain, the so-called "marbling". This resembles veins that run through the entire stone and give it its typical appearance.
The second aspect that gives marble its appearance is the calcite crystals, which sparkle depending on the incidence of light, giving the natural stone a special effect.
Not all marble is the same - it comes in many varieties. We will be happy to discuss which one suits you and how best to care for it in a personal, no-obligation consultation. Simply contact us to us - we look forward to the conversation!
Marble is a material that comes in many colors. Your marble worktop can be yellow, pink, gray, green, reddish, white and, of course, black. These colors are created depending on the minerals contained in the stone.
The reddish tone is created by hematite, bluish tones by graphite or bitumen and yellowish/brown marble by limonite. A green color is achieved by chlorite or serpentine minerals.
Marble kitchen worktops have many advantages, but also require more maintenance than some other stones:
Advantages
Disadvantages
With a professional impregnation you make your natural stone durable and can thus mitigate many of the disadvantages in advance. We already offer this impregnation at the factory.
Despite impregnation, scratches and marks will appear on a marble worktop over the years. The worktop will therefore "age" and acquire the typical marble look. "Marble patina". If you want a lively kitchen worktop, marble worktops are the perfect choice.
Find out with the help of our free stone4you kitchen magazine the perfect worktop made of natural stone.
With the right care, your slab will stay beautiful for a long time. Natural marble is even less susceptible to minor blemishes (e.g. from knives, knocks, heat) than other materials such as wood.
You can prevent stains by wiping off all types of liquids and leftover food immediately. Scratches and heat-related cracks can also be prevented by using chopping boards and underlays.
And last but not least, natural marble is very happy to be cleaned with gentle (non-acidic) cleaning agents.
With these means you ensure that Your marble worktop for the kitchen stays beautiful for a long time.
Marble is generally more expensive than many other materials. This depends on several factors: the quarrying region, the quality and the color. Black marble stones, like white stones from Carrara, are more difficult to find and therefore have a higher price.
Would you like a marble worktop for your kitchen? Just take Contact us contact us - we will discuss your requirements for the stone, your wishes and your budget with you. Together we will find your dream worktop.
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Marble comes from deep inside - so from the earth's interior. High pressure in combination with high temperatures produces this natural stone. Under these conditions, limestones, dolomites and aragonites are transformed into marble.
Marble is therefore also known as Conversion rock (metamorphite) or carbonate rock.
Did you know? There are also dWunsiedl marble" from Bavaria. This is similar in appearance to the beautiful and famous white Carrara marble from Italy.
Just like Dekton and ceramic, marble kitchen worktops come at a price.
If you are looking for a more cost-effective alternative but want to stick with natural stone, you can also choose a kitchen worktop made of natural stone.choose from slate, sandstone, travertine & co.
If you are looking for a more low-maintenance natural stone for your kitchen worktops, you can also choose granite. Here, too, there are several colors available for your worktops.
At stone4you, you will find worktops made of marble as well as granite, Dekton, ceramic, quartz composite and more. You can choose between many colors and patterns. We are happy to take the time to help you plan your kitchen and discuss the material, price, care and properties of your dream kitchen worktop with you.
Are you looking for a marble-look kitchen worktop? We would be happy to advise you on whether you should choose marble or worktops made of a different material in your case.
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