04/07/2020
Natural stone is a good choice for updating your home's kitchen and bathroom countertops. It lends beauty to the room, is available in a wide range of colors, can be customized to nearly any shape and size, and is easy to blend with any type of home decor, making it versatile no matter what the style of your home is.
Granite and marble are the most popular choices when it comes to natural stone countertops. There are pros and cons to using each material, so it's just a matter of deciding what’s right for your needs as well as your budget. Marble, for example, is elegant in appearance, while granite offers a more natural look. Both options can be costly, with marble generally being more expensive than granite, and their size and weight typically require professional installation.
While granite and marble share many common characteristics, they are very different in appearance and function. Let’s look closer at the good and bad of the two most popular options in the stone countertop arena.
Granite at a Glance
The Good:
Less expensive
Lots of colors and styles
Very durable
Less maintenance
Heat-resistant
The Bad:
Composition varies in different slabs
Potential to stain
Susceptible to scratches
Marble at a Glance
The Good:
Elegant vein patterns
Lots of colors and styles
Heat-resistant
The Bad:
More expensive
Not as durable
Susceptible to staining and scratches
Requires more maintenance
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