Tiled Marble Counter

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Tiled marble counter.

White himalaya marble countertops brighten this stunning black kitchen by april tomlin interiors based in nashville tennessee. Once a kitchen staple throughout the 70s 80s and 90s these days thrifty homeowners see tile as an affordable alternative to more expensive counter materials such as quartz marble and granite. Covering the walls are black marble tile set in a herringbone pattern. Hello my name is annie and i am from the blog zevy joy.

The name zevy joy is a portmanteau of my children s. Never be afraid to mix metals. Created by the re crystallization of limestone under extreme heat and pressure in the earth every piece of marble slab and tile has its own unique veining patterns colors and swirls. Marble is ideal for interior residential and commercial floors cladding fireplaces kitchens baths and more.

The natural stone tile is unglazed with a high sheen polished finish that is easy to care for. Lately tile kitchen countertops are starting to look surprisingly modern. Marble tile countertops etch easily and most people confuse etching with staining thinking they are both stains. Transform your space with the timeless beauty of marble slabs and tiles.

I write and photograph about my experiences designing crafting dressing and even cooking on a limited budget. The marble goodness does not stop there. Go to the countertop store with a sample of your tile and plunk them down one after the other until you can see there s one that looks the best over all the others. It could absorb an impact as well as most other surfaces.

Measure the length and width of the countertop. There will only be one if you re lucky. I enjoy sharing my stories as a stay at home mom. Check that the base cabinets are level from front to back and side to side using a carpenter s level.

Mark the location of the sink. Add up to 1inch to allow for an overhang along the front edge of the. If you don t have a sample of the tile bring home every solid countertop that looks like it would match. It is suitable for a variety of commercial and residential applications.

Even better anyone with basic do it yourself skills can install some tile. Marble countertops are available in 2 cm and 3 cm slabs as well as the full range of tile sizes from 1 inch mosaic tile up to large 24 inch floor tile. Marble is a crystalized limestone and therefore big machines and skilled pros can polish marble to a mirror finish which really brings out the depth of it s color and looks gorgeous. Marble tile will scratch since it is softer than granite.