Making the decision to choose beautiful natural stone countertops is always a top choice. However, before purchasing and installing your marble countertops in your Minneapolis home, there are a few important factors to consider.
Final Design
For new home construction and existing home renovations in Minneapolis, the choice of marble means that you are committed to the current design. If you are not sure about the design or if you are planning to add or modifying the design of the countertops, always wait to install the marble.
Of course, as marble is a natural stone, if you use more than one slab there will be slight differences and variations. This is part of the appeal of marble as no two countertops can ever be identical. This makes adding an island at a later date relatively easy by simply choosing the same variety of marble and choosing a similarly patterned slab.
What you do not want to have happen, is a change to the existing marble countertops. Not only will this be expensive, but the patterning in the individual slabs may make it harder to get a close match at a later point in time.
Edges
Take a close look at the edge profiles from both an aesthetic and a daily use perspective. Some of the more ornate edge profiles are beautiful, but they will be slightly more difficult to maintain in a hectic, busy kitchen.
Think about long-term use and care for the countertops, then choose the right match for your lifestyle. Most of the styles have different options, allowing you to find the perfect edge.
Care From Day One
Caring for marble countertops is actually very minimal if you start on day one. Commit to following the installers instructions and ensure the counters are professionally sealed to give your countertops a great start in their new home.
