Marble Is Never From The U.S.
For aficionados of a “Made In America” stamp of approval, don’t write off marble just yet. There’s a common misconception that marble has to be sourced from across seas, but this isn’t always the case. For example, much of the marble Hodges uses in the Idea House is from the northeast U.S. All of the Imperial Danby marble that she uses is from Vermont.
Marble Patinates
“Patina is a very nice sophisticated way of saying used over time,” explains Hodges. “If you were to go to Italy or France, or even just a French restaurant, you would see the marble in those spaces on dining tables or countertops. Those pieces of stone have existed for forever. And to me, they still look beautiful, no matter how much they’re used.”
Marble Etches
“You have to know what you’re getting into and don’t assume that it’s going to maintain its gorgeous, pristine, and polished perfection,” she says realistically. “You’re going to spill something on it and you’re going to leave a glass out for too long, or something’s gonna happen. Then, you’re probably going to get a little bit about etching.”
Marble Stains
If you are concerned about staining, marble can be sealed to protect it. In this case, Hodges would recommend getting kitchen marble sealed once a year, or refinished if need be. Marble in the bathroom, however, faces far fewer threats of stains from food. It’s therefore much safer and has little need for sealing.
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