How do you Disinfect a Bathroom Marble Countertop?
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Marble bathroom counter?
Comments (11)Yes - we have white marble (calacatta) in our master bathroom. Would I do it again - YES. Is it easy to keep clean - YES & NO. Marble is a VERY high maintenance stone. Soooo many things can stain or etch it....even water spots can leave a permanent mark. If you want something that always looks like the day you bought it...don't buy marble. If you can live with a surface that eventually will patina with a worn look (etches, scratches, marks, etc.) it may be for you. I have been kinda paranoid & religious about maintaining and cleaning the counter (had it for 3 months now). I won't apply makeup or hair products in the bathroom (use bedroom vanity) and I lay a towel down on the counter when brushing my teeth or washing my face and then wipe it up immediately every night with a marble cleaner. Again, we love the marble so it is a sacrifice we are willing to make and we understand it won't be perfect forever. So far no marks, but it is kinda like a new car. I know the first few marks will happen and it will be traumatic but you eventually get over it. As for our upcoming guest/hall bathroom remodel.....we we will have marble on the shower walls but a quartz countertop. I just don't want to have to worry about it in another bathroom so we are planning on no marble on any horizontal surfaces (floor or counters)....See MoreMarble countertop in bathroom? Experiences, please
Comments (13)I installed marble in a recent main/guest bathroom remodel. But, we're babying it so I can't say for certain how it will hold up to indelicate handling. We use pH neutral soap and marble cleaner and do not bring food in there. I would recommend picking up a sample of marble and either testing it with products you normally spill or at least setting it on your current countertop to see how it holds up to use. I also recently picked up an antique sideboard with a marble top. The marble has a few stains and etches and is quite old (maybe even 100+ years according to the previous owner - but I'm not an antique expert). However, even with the stains, after a quick cleaning, the marble looks fantastic. If you will be bothered by stains and etches and are not careful with your countertop, you may not be happy with the material. However, if you accept that it will possibly stain, scratch, and etch, maybe you will love it anyway....See MoreAre you getting granite bathroom counter tops?
Comments (7)In areas open to each other, the granite is all the same - kitchen, family room, butler's pantry and dining room are all the same. All other rooms have different granite based on the color scheme in that room. Only a couple of the rooms have white cabinetry, but I will share several room pics to give you an idea of what we did. I took these pics last week immediately after installation so the countertops are pretty dusty. Kitchen - Golden Sun: Powder Room - Delicatus: Master Bath - Verde Butterfly: Guest House: DD1 Bath - Blue Pearl: DD2 Bath - Black Galaxy: 1/2 Bath: We will also have a different granite for the outdoor kitchen, but that has not been installed yet. Here is a link that might be useful: Our Progress So Far...See MoreBathroom countertop - marble vs quartz
Comments (17)We went with quartz in our kitchen (3 years ago now) as I know I am hard on kitchen surfaces - lots of acids between citrus and vinegar, bright fruits like berries, & not too good or quick about cleaning up spills as they occur, etc. Best decision I ever made. Just installed marble in all 3 bathroom remodels as I know I am easier on bathroom counters than kitchens and was willing to take precautions. A moment of regret when water stained it before it was sealed, but it dried out and the (professional) sealing is great. We did plan ahead - using counter "coasters" for soaps and things, installed a master sink with wide ledges to put things on, etc. Very happy with the soft, cool, translucent look and feel....See Moreandreadeg
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