Wow!! Thank you for the kind words about my kitchen! Goodness, I hardly ever get time to come back hereÂI canÂt believe people still remember my marble! Thank you again!
StaceyÂcoming up on 5 years and I would ABSOLUTELY do it all again. I echo everything those above have said. IÂve learned not to toss the key ring on the counter, because it will chip if itÂs hit just right. I babied it at first, but now I donÂt. I do have some mild etching, but itÂs pretty minor. YouÂd have to be at the right angle, in the right light to see itÂand then, only those who "know" marble would see it. I could hand buff spots out, but I donÂt bother anymore. ItÂs just too small to worry about. [You can use a ScotchBrite or fine silicone sandpaper, then reseal the spot.]
Sealing is key. I have NO staining and itÂs not because it has been meticulously maintained! I used 511 Porous Plus after recommendations from other marble owners. I havenÂt resealed in years. The quicker you can wipe up an "etch-producing" substance, the better. But, unless you pour a bottle of vinegar, you probably wouldnÂt notice. I donÂt have any rings from glasses or anything like that. I make pastries and candies right on the counter. Sometimes I see little "clouds" where glaze dripped on the counter, but they generally disappear after a few days (dies out, I guess).
When I first moved in, I did have my marble rehoned in place. The original fabricator did a lousy job. I had a marble restoration company rehone it. They were fabulous! It was a wet process. They were amazing at taping up the floors and cabinets. Clean up was incredibly thorough. You would never have known they were even here. I was very, very pleased with the surface of the marble when they finished. I figured for the futureÂworst case scenario, if I did spill that jar of vinegarÂrepair is affordable and doable, so no worries.
So, yes, IÂd do it again! Yes, I would certainly appreciate a marble kitchen in another house! I like the "warmly loved" look and feel of marble. I think itÂs funny how passionate "marble people" are about their marble! I wonder if itÂs because weÂve all fought that hard battle against the naysayers! ??!!
Thanks again for the kind words!!
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