The cost of marble can be prohibitive for many home remodeling projects. This is the reason that it is generally only used for countertops. It is pricey enough just for the several dozen square foot areas needed for kitchen areas, to add this product for wet bars or other areas of the home are out of reach for most people. The rich and famous have been known to add marble in room after room as accent pieces, many times used in artwork. But for the average working person, marble is much too expensive to use in other than the most common of applications. This restricts it to bathroom and kitchen uses.



It is less expensive to have a marble countertop fashioned than the bowl of a sink. This has to do with the process itself of cutting and shaping the marble into a sink. Marble is very desirable as a countertop because of the strength of the material and the ability to retain the natural beauty of the stone. But once you want the marble in something other than a countertop, you have added to the price.



Marble has historically been used in castles and mansions, out of consideration of the common man. With this in mind, those who choose to use it, generally use it to excess if at all possible. The processes of turning the marble into a countertop have become less expensive over time, so a manufactured countertop is only a portion of the cost of marble in the form of a slab. By using marble tiles laid to form a marble countertop, many people who could not have afforded this luxurious countertop in years gone by, now find themselves able to make this choice.

Marble can withstand heat to a point, but something that it very hot should not be placed directly on the marble. The heat can damage the seal of the marble and leave a permanent burned place on the countertop. The fix for this damage is to strip the sealant and replacing the sealant over the damaged area. If you choose to have a professional do this, which is the smart way to go, it can be a very expensive repair. Keep this in mind when removing pans from the stove top to the countertop. Protect your marble countertop by placing a trivet under the hot pan.