Yarbro Home Improvement LLC The same negatives as not using it. You are going to get lots of opinions. I can make a case both ways. You'll be fine with marble. What are your concerns? " I heard its too soft, too porous, stains easily, high maintenance" yadda, yadda, yadda...
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. Marble is a much better option in a bathroom than a kitchen. If you were asking about a kitchen, I would say don't do it. A bathroom is fine. It is still porous, susceptible to stains, chips, and water marks. But it's less of an issue in the bathroom. You should get in the habit of cleaning the countertop with a damp cloth when you are done using it. Beauty products like hairspray can stain over time if not cleaned regularly. Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart
Yarbro Home Improvement LLC This remedy is popular, but honestly, I've never seen it work... "a homemade poultice: Mix talcum powder (any cheap brand is fine, but make sure it's talc and not cornstarch)with hydrogen peroxide until it's a thick paste. Spread the paste 1/4" thick on the stain, and cover it with plastic wrap. Seal the edges of the plastic wrap with masking tape or blue painter's tape to keep air out and let it sit for 48 hours, then gently scrape it off. If the poultice has had some effect but there's still a stain left, you can repeat the process"
Be curious if it works with dog urine, if not, replace the tile
Paul D'Amico - Period Design Marble should of course be sealed and this protects it but as Charmean pointed out you must wipe surfaces especially if your property is in a limescale area - don't allow stains to rest for too long. Marble is still better than timber for stains and it want warp nor fade. If you use it in a kitchen, Carrara Marble hates lemon and vinegar.
Ureno Interiors Yes to all above, if you have hard water in kitchen or bath, you will need to be diligent on keeping it wiped down as the minerals in the water will leave water spots. But if you are not afraid of letting something just be natural and "lived in" go for it
A Kitchen That Works LLC Educate yourself and your cleaning service, if you use one, on the proper care and maintenance of marble before you purchase to ensure it fits with you lifestyle.
Be curious if it works with dog urine, if not, replace the tile