Marble countertops have anchored kitchen design for centuries, appearing in farmhouse kitchens, urban apartments, and formal entertaining spaces alike. The stone is a metamorphic limestone made mostly of calcite, quarried as large blocks, sliced into slabs, then fabricated into counters, islands, and backsplashes. Understanding how marble reacts to heat, moisture, and everyday knife work separates […] The post Marble Kitchen Countertops: Types, Finishes, Costs, and Daily Care appeared first on Building and Construction .