‘Marble Worktops’ Category

A popular question? And the answer impacts directly on the relative applications – Marble is OK for bathrooms but not really appropriate for kitchen worktops. Here’s Why?

Granite was formed millions of years ago deep underground in the earth’s mantle at very high temperatures. It comprises crystallised minerals (granite, mica, fluorspar and others) and is extremely dense, hardwearing and when cut and polished makes an ideal worksurface. Cared for properly a granite worktop will be functional and beautiful for at least our lifetime!

Marble (including limestones, travertines, onyxes) is sedimentary rock – formed from sea-shells, vegetation, animals – compressed underwater that over thousands of years have solidified. It’s not as hard as granite and due to its calcium content is subject to damage by acidic liquids like vinegar, lemon juice, redwine.

So – Granite and Marble are very different – and its important because granite is great for kitchen worktops – whilst marble is more appropriate for bathrooms.

Dales Granite supply beautiful granite worktops direct to customers’ kitchens in Harrogate and the rest of North Yorkshire.

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