Will My Marble Counter Fade?
Marble is typically a flooring material. This widely-popular natural stone is also used for walls and its mosaic tiles are used as backsplashes and accents. Marble stone can also be used for creating counters in kitchen and bathroom as well. Although counters do not get much traffic and impact as floors do, marble bathroom and kitchen counters will need more care and attention from you. That’s because of its soft and porous surface. So, the answer to the question if your marble counter can fade or lose its color is – yes. Marble; no matter how expensive your stone is; will lose its color with time. And if that happens, it will happen because of marble’s porous surface and non-maintenance. Let’s talk about the factors that cause discoloration on marble counters – Sunlight - In outdoor and semi-outdoor kitchen, sunlight can evaporate the color of the stone. If your indoor kitchen receives a handsome amount of sunlight from windows or doors, then also discoloration may happen....