Why Choose Marble?
For those who appreciate the finer things
Timeless Beauty
Synonymous with luxury, marble adds instant elegance and value to any home.
Cool Surface
Naturally stays cool, making it a favorite choice for bakers and pastry chefs.
Unique Veining
Famous for its dramatic, contrasting veining that no engineered stone can fully replicate.
Born from Ancient Seas
Marble begins as limestone—sedimentary rock formed from shells and coral at the bottom of ancient seas. Under heat and pressure, it recrystallizes into a denser rock that can take a high polish, favored by sculptors and architects since antiquity.
Architectural Legacy
Used in the Parthenon & Michelangelo's David
Naturally Cool
Marble has high thermal conductivity, meaning it rapidly draws heat away. This makes it naturally cool to the touch—perfect for rolling out pastry dough without it sticking.
Unmatched Brightness
Calcite crystals in marble allow light to penetrate slightly before being scattered (subsurface scattering), giving white marble a waxy, glowing appearance that no engineered stone can fully mimic.
The Patina (Living Finish)
Marble is calcium carbonate and reacts with acids (etching). Over time, these marks blend into a "patina" that tells the story of your home, like fine leather or antique wood.
A Stone that Needs Care
The Baker's Choice
Serious bakers often install a specific section of marble countertop specifically for dough work because of its temperature properties.
Scratch & Etch Warning
Marble is softer (Mohs ~3) than metal cutlery. It WILL scratch and etch (dull spots from lemon/vinegar). We recommend honed finishes helping mask these marks.
Myrtle Beach Tip: We recommend Granite or Quartz for high-traffic kitchens, and Marble for bathrooms or specific baking islands where its beauty can be preserved.
Softness Scale
Marble is significantly softer than granite or quartz. This softness allows for incredible edge detailing and massive, sweeping veins that look fluid rather than rigid.
Classic Applications
While Marble requires more care than granite or quartz, its beauty is unparalleled. It is the perfect choice for master bathrooms, fireplace surrounds, and dedicated baking stations.
- Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuario
- Develops a natural patina over time
- Available in polished or honed finish