Polishing Marble Countertops Singapore

Marble has long gotten its reputation of being a luxurious looking stone which is widely used as a building material. It is so easy to be mesmerized and fall in love with such a work of art by nature. It is highly appreciated since the olden days and are still adored by many today. Marble has the ability to work its magic by making everything look a tad classier and more expensive. In fact, a house with marble details are more widely sought after compared to those without it because people see them as an investment. Be it flooring or countertops, furniture or any part of the house made of stone naturally give people the sense of security because of how sturdy the material is.

Literally The Coolest Kid In Town

By incorporating marble in your kitchen design especially on your countertop, you will be looking forward to a sleek and modern space. The light and translucent colour of the countertop will brighten up the kitchen anytime of the day. It will also help your kitchen look bigger, a definite plus point for houses which comes with small kitchen. Marble is also naturally cool, making it hard to conduct heat, thus a good option for households which loves baking. When the weather gets extremely hot in Singapore which is like most of the time, marble countertop will stay as cool as it is that the only thing you would want to do is to lie on it. Isn’t it also nice to be in contact with something cold when you are sweating away from the heat on the stove while trying to perfect that curry?

Requires Attention, Like Your Girlfriend

When sealed with a protective layer, a marble countertop appears to be generally more hygienic compared to a laminated surface or a butcher block. Do not get me wrong, you can have your butcher block sealed with a protective layer too to make it water resistant. But stones being stones are just sturdier to work on. Compared to its counterpart, granite, marble is definitely on the softer side, aesthetic wise and its durability. Though having its status elevated from a limestone to a pretty stone through a process called metamorphism, there are certain characteristics which are here to stay, like how it is still porous. Having that said, choosing marble as a countertop means that you have sworn in to protect it from any potential harm.

When working on a marble countertop, even with a protective sealant, there are still bound to be stains and scratches. It is always the most naturally thing to straight work on the marble surface when you have such a nice and workable countertop. But this also means that your marble is exposed to knife scratches, from all the chopping or cookie cutters. A sealed countertop may be more water resistant but at the end of the day, it is still porous, therefore, all stains are to be wiped off immediately, even water. Marble fizzes when it comes in contact with acids, a big no no to detergent with a low PH as it may corrode the sealant and cause the surface to etch. Even if you avoid using countertop directly, it is impossible for you to be too cautious all the time because how do you ensure there are no splatter at all when you cook or wash the dishes? Else, where is the joy to be in the kitchen?

Smooth Smooth, Shine Shine

It is very normal for marble to lose its shine over time and appear dull. It is meant to last for a long time, provided that you care for it. To regain its shine, all you need to do is some polishing if there are no scratches which are too deep or stains too stubborn because no ordinary water is going to fix that etch or water marks for you. When you are ready, give us a call! With the latest technology of diamond grinding and abrasives, your countertop will shine like the first ray of sun at dawn in no time!