More about Marble

Ever since ancient times, marble has seduced mankind with its subtle variations of color against its white and gray background. It invites you to touch its polished surface and linger over its silky feel. The appearance of the stone changes over time, gathering a patina of age and experience. It speaks of luxury, comfort, and dependability. Marble maintains its position as a popular surface for contemporary kitchens as it also reflects current trends in decor and style.

You can select any type of edging that Legacy Marble & Granite offers for your marble countertop including:

• Top and Bottom: A subtly eased edge that eliminates sharp corners and creates a soft yet classic appearance.
• Crescent: Run your hand along the soft curve that wraps around the entire edge of your marble countertop
• Ogee: The marble takes a sharp turn down at the edge, pauses for a small hill, and then drops off in a breathtaking “O Gee!” style.
• Chiseled: Opt for a more refined edge cut into the front of your stone. The sharp angles complement modern kitchen decor.

Mitered: This elegant technique hides the seams of the counter and wraps the front and sides in a continuation of the countertop.

Marble is a metamorphic limestone that includes dolomite and calcite. When compared to granite and quartzite, marble is a much softer stone. It will develop a patina as the countertop ages as it collects minor scuffs and scratches from daily use. The harder stones maintain the factory-fresh polish for a longer time, but that gloss may not appeal to every homeowner.

Just like other natural stone countertops, your marble counter should be maintained by using the recommended cleaning product that includes a daily conditioner. This maintains its sealant and helps to prevent premature aging.

Marble is harder than soapstone, which is often known for its dark color palette and is often featured in industrial modern kitchen decor.

See all types of stone on display at our Legacy Marble & Granite showroom in Findlay, OH.

Discover a surprising array of choices when you stroll through our showroom. We always recommend that you see and touch our slabs of marble in person before committing yourself to a lengthy relationship with the stone.

Some of our most popular marbles include:

• Bianco Carrara: A beautiful white marble that hails from the iconic Italian countryside.
• Jupiter: Watch the rings and striations of color travel across the surface of this uniquely active stone slab.
• Pietra Viva: Bring your kitchen to life with bold black inclusions across the counter.
• Michelangelo: Surprising textures and tones lend motion and life to this gorgeous marble.

Every slab of marble is unique! Come visit with us, sip a cup of coffee, and take your time getting to know our curated selection of marble to find the one meant for your home.

While you will select your marble slab during the design process for your new kitchen, the real work for installation will not happen until most of the renovation is complete.

• After all your cabinet bases are installed and all your appliances are delivered, we come to your home to measure out the template.
• You should plan to be onsite during the template measurement and during installation.
• If the counter will need cutouts for faucets, sinks, or other fixtures, we may take the piece with us for precise fitting at our shop.
• All electrical and plumbing connections are completed by your electrician or plumber.
• Installation usually takes just a few hours by our fully trained and experienced technicians.

If you have any questions regarding your marble countertop installation, don’t hesitate to give us a ring at Legacy Marble & Granite. We will do everything possible to help.

At Legacy Marble & Granite, we recommend using Supreme Surface Granite Cleaner & Conditioner for wiping up all your daily messes and spills. This product contains a unique conditioner that maintains the seal on your natural stone. Use a soft dishcloth and pick up a spill immediately for best results.

If you need something a little stronger to remove a mark, you can try a little denatured alcohol and water.

We always suggest the use of hot pads, trivets, cutting boards, and coasters under all your dishes, pans, and glasses to prevent any scratches or marks from forming on your marble countertop.