Guide
Marble has been used in buildings for thousands of years. It is also soft and acid-sensitive. Both are true. Here is what that means at home.
01
Weight, heat, water and daily use. A marble basin or plinth will outlast most other materials in a home.
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Acids, which etch the surface. Coloured liquids and oils, which can stain if the stone is unsealed. Sharp impacts, which can chip edges.
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Decades. Marble can be re-honed and re-polished, so wear is reversible in a way it is not for most surfaces.
Questions
It is softer than granite or quartz, so yes, more easily. Light scratches can be polished out.
Honed marble works on floors and basins. Expect patina.
Rarely, if properly supported. Cracks usually come from impact or uneven mounting.
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