Classic marble countertops with soft veining, honed or polished, installed with an honest look at care.
Marble is the classic luxury countertop. Soft gray veining on a white ground, warm cream and gold tones and the cool touch of the stone make it a favorite for kitchens, baths and bakers. It is also a living surface: marble is softer than granite and reacts to acids, so lemon juice and wine can leave dull marks called etches, and it will gather a patina over time. Homeowners in Nashville who choose marble usually love that character, and we help you decide whether it suits your life.
We talk honestly about how you cook and clean and what you want from the surface. We help you choose the slab, plan the veining and decide between polished and honed finishes. Honed marble has a soft matte look that hides etches better. We template, fabricate and install, then seal the stone and show you how to care for it. If marble is not the right fit for a busy kitchen, we say so, and we may suggest quartzite, porcelain or a marble-look quartz instead.
Marble etches and stains more easily than granite or quartz. Some owners enjoy the patina, and others prefer a surface that stays pristine.
Polished marble is glossy and shows etches clearly. Honed marble is matte and more forgiving, and it is popular on kitchen counters.
Bathrooms, baking areas, islands and fireplace surrounds suit marble beautifully, and a mix of surfaces can protect the hardest-working areas.
Marble should be sealed, cleaned with pH-neutral products and wiped promptly when acids spill.
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BeforeAfterVeining and color chosen in person.
Polished or honed explained.
Veining flows across joints.
Protection applied after installation.
What to do and what to avoid.
If another surface fits better.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideCare and SealingHow granite, marble, quartz, porcelain, wood and other surfaces differ in daily care, sealing and cleaning products.Learn more 
Topic guideCountertop MaterialsGranite, quartz, marble, quartzite, porcelain, solid surface, butcher block, concrete and laminate compared for upkeep, strength, heat and…Learn more 
Top brandGranite GoldA family-owned maker of care products for natural stone, quartz and wood surfaces, including cleaners and sealers.Learn more Pick a material or job, set the square footage and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your countertop project.
You tell us what you want or what your counters are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We look at your cabinets, layout and walls, talk through materials, edges, sinks and seams and note any prep that is needed.
You choose the material, slab and details, receive a plain written scope and approve it before anything is ordered or cut.
We template your cabinets exactly, then the countertops are cut, shaped and polished to fit, with openings made for your sink and cooktop.
We remove the old tops, set the new ones level, join the seams, seal where needed and set the sink and backsplash.
We clean up, haul away the old countertops if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
Yes, acids like lemon juice, vinegar and wine can dull the surface. Honed finishes hide this better, and polishing can restore a glossy top.
It can, especially if unsealed. Sealing helps, and prompt wiping prevents most stains.
Many people love it there. It suits owners who accept a living surface. We discuss your habits before you decide.
Many etches and scratches can be polished out, and chips can be filled. See our polishing and restoration service.
Quartzite is a harder natural stone with a similar look. It resists etching better than marble.
Quartzite CountertopsNatural quartzite countertops with marble-like veining and strong resistance to wear, heat and etching.Explore 
Polishing and RestorationDull, etched or worn stone brought back to a smooth, even finish, polished or honed.Explore 
Countertop SealingPenetrating sealers for natural stone, applied correctly so spills bead up and stains stay out.Explore 
Leathered, Honed and Brushed FinishesMatte and textured stone finishes that hide fingerprints and etches and add a soft, natural look.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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