Your video is so helpful! Great idea to out felt under the bowl to prevent scratches; We have an island and just bought our marble countertop today- we don’t have a sink in tge island and will have to use two slabs What color are your cabinets? Are they white? Do you have the name of the color of your cabinets? Or are they offwhite? And again which one? Our marble slab is more white and pinkish cream with some green lines and some black lines on the opposite side- so stunning You are right- marble is beautiful How do you prevent wine spills or other mishaps? Please tell me more How do you protect your wooden floors; we will also be putting wood floors in our kitchen
Thank you so much for the video. There are a lot of types of marbles on the market and it could take some time if we need to choose the right marble types for our kitchen. Thank you once again, really appreciate your video!
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am in love with your countertop - it is a beauty. I am planning to redo my kitchen to get the french country vibe and the carrera marble would work the best. Every time I see carrara marble (no other marble) I get european bakery vibes.
Mostly a preference- both are beautiful! I believe polished slightly protects more from seepage. I think you can’t go wrong with either! Best of luck on your renovations or building!
Thank you for the tips. Great video. I like your Carrara marble backsplash tiles. Is it easy to keep it clean after cooking, as I splash tomato sauces on the backsplash all the time? thanks.
Great review! Just got a huge Carrara island and you’re so right, have to baby it! Two questions… what do you wipe it down with after cooking? Like a multipurpose cleaner, just water( hot, cold)? Also for the cup stains, oil, scratches, etc. is there a way to get the stains out before resealing? Or are they all permanent😫
I wipe it down after cooking. With a damp cloth or damp paper towel. I either use just water (hot or cold is fine I suppose, id avoid extreme temperatures, but just room temp tap water is fine.) I also use marble specific cleaners (test in a small area first) and wipe down with paper towel or cloth. Don't use multipurpose cleaners and don't use abrasive products and don't be too aggressive in the cleaning. As for scratches, they can be buffed out, but do so carefully or seek the help of professionals. And for stains, I find avoiding them is the best method, but life happens! If a stain occurs, a few options are available. But don't overreact and put harsh chemicals or scrub because that can cause more damage. A method that I have found to work best is to make a paste of baking soda and water. Mix baking soda with a small amount of water to form a thick paste. Apply it directly to the stain and only the stained area, then cover it with plastic wrap. Leave the paste in place for at least 24 hours, then check to see whether the solution has worked. Best of luck! I know marble can be tricky but its stunning and I've had my marble island for 7 years and it still looks stunning! prevention and good maintenance with cleaning and sealing will do the trick!
If you need the next step up from baking soda and water use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix to a toothpaste consistency. Apply a thin coat on the stain. Cover with syran wrap or similar. Wait 24 hours. Test first as this can lighten the area so don't use on overly dark surfaces. This also works for stains on enamel pots like le cruise.
Thank you so much! I don’t know about an induction stove with marble. My best guess would be that the edge wouldn’t be too hot to damage the marble, but I would suggest further research. My only experience is with gas stoves and gas stoves are fine near marble. Thank you for watching and checking out my channel!
I was renting an apartment which had a marble kitchen window shelf. I tried hard to get rid of the cup ring that the previous owners made; however, it was impossible. I know there is a way to clear it but the headache of always being cautious with marble is not worth it for me.
Marble can be a headache! But it’s just so beautiful 😍 for me it’s the like sirens from the Odyssey! I know it’s not a good choice but I can’t help but be drawn to it! Hahah thanks for watching!
Scuffs aren’t necessarily a problem! They come with age and use, but I like to avoid too much damage! Maybe just a preference thing! Thanks for watching!
Is your marble polished or honed? I installed on one side of the kitchen, like you different materia,l I went with Neolith porcelain type material, what is stain free, but I have to be careful with my mittered edges because porcelain are not so durable as stones. So I decided, I want more durable material for my kitchen island and it should be marble. But should I go with honed or polished for practical side...even if I know marble is not practical:) ( I am planning to put a special tuffskin on top of it, thats a new thing they do today )
I have been hearing about the tuffskin! Let me know how you like it’s performance and if you notice it! My stone is polished. I like both honed and polished. I believe polished allows for slower penetration of stains or messes. But don’t quote me on that! Thank you so much for watching and I hope your new counters turn out great!
Hi please let me know how the tuffskin worked for your island; we just bought Italian Marble not carrara but white with brown green and grey streaks and can’t wait to get it installed - i am planning on getting it sealed and then maybe also do the tuffskin- how expensive was tuffskin? And does it really protect the marble? Was yours polished? Ours is honed
Does your island have little scratches all over ? And you just ignore them or do you try and polish them out? I just got a marble vanity and it was immediately scratched with someone placing something on it
We have a couple small scratches and over time this happens! I take so good care of it but other people can be rough on your things! At this point I only gently clean it and seal it a couple times a year. At some I think I will polish it or even make the marble matte and polished just to change it up and in so doing repair it. My advice would be to take care of it and accept that damage will occur and look at it like a wood or leather piece of furniture that gets lived in! Sorry about the first scratch on the vanity!
I have Carara marble in my kitchen backsplash , I just noticed wiuthin a month the tiles backside of the gas stove has started turning dark / stained . What should I do?
Sorry to hear this! I would try a gentle cleaner and don’t scrub too hard. Just a few times a week try cleaning it. You could also use a bleach pen at the grout to brighten it up. And I’d it still persists maybe try cooking closer to the front of the stove and not as much close to the wall if you can! I hope this helps!
I read online that it is oil in the air. Maybe try the baking soda paste to draw out the oils. Maybe cover the marble with glass. Someone online wrote about creating a metal backsplash for the first several inches before starting the marble backsplash bc there is more oil in the lower area and the small oil droplets start to be less concentrated up higher. Also, have a good fan to suck up the small airborne particles.
Get Rich, without the Ray Ban of course...you can't really cook with a poor kidchen...Prada however...then can start using marble in prada eyewear designs
Not sure what you mean - but I realize it’s Italian and I do speak with an American accent so I’m sure I mispronounce many Italian cities and words. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you loved the video!
Thanks for watching - but it seems like you may have wasted some of your energy. Calacatta Gold is stunning but not everyone can afford it. There are many beautiful marbles in the world!
That is so smart to use marble as a focal point and use quartz or granite as a hardy surface. I'm literally going to do that.
I’m so glad this was helpful to you! This setup in design has worked so well for us! Thanks for watching! And best of luck in your project!
Your video is so helpful! Great idea to out felt under the bowl to prevent scratches;
We have an island and just bought our marble countertop today- we don’t have a sink in tge island and will have to use two slabs
What color are your cabinets? Are they white? Do you have the name of the color of your cabinets? Or are they offwhite? And again which one?
Our marble slab is more white and pinkish cream with some green lines and some black lines on the opposite side- so stunning
You are right- marble is beautiful
How do you prevent wine spills or other mishaps? Please tell me more
How do you protect your wooden floors; we will also be putting wood floors in our kitchen
Thank you so much for the video. There are a lot of types of marbles on the market and it could take some time if we need to choose the right marble types for our kitchen. Thank you once again, really appreciate your video!
Very very good review.... I’ll definitely get the black stone!!!
I’m glad it was helpful! Good luck with your kitchen renovations! And thank you for watching.
Good luck too!
Do a full kitchen tour please!
Yes I will! I am still needing to paint my interior walls so once I have that done I’ll show the whole kitchen! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am in love with your countertop - it is a beauty. I am planning to redo my kitchen to get the french country vibe and the carrera marble would work the best. Every time I see carrara marble (no other marble) I get european bakery vibes.
I love Carrara! It isn’t always the trendiest stone but it’s a classic for a reason! Stunning and beautiful always!
Wow girl!!! Thank You for such A beuatiful review !! Love your kitchen !!
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thanks for your video, i absolutely agree with everything you said...
Very helpful 👌.
I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for watching Latasha!
Thank you so much for the video. I am hesitating between honed or polished. Would you say something about that? Thanks again 😊
Mostly a preference- both are beautiful! I believe polished slightly protects more from seepage. I think you can’t go wrong with either! Best of luck on your renovations or building!
Thank you for the tips. Great video. I like your Carrara marble backsplash tiles. Is it easy to keep it clean after cooking, as I splash tomato sauces on the backsplash all the time? thanks.
Yes it’s easy to clean but I suggest to wipe it clean soon after messes occur just to ensure the mess doesn’t stain the marble. Thanks for watching!
Great review! Just got a huge Carrara island and you’re so right, have to baby it!
Two questions… what do you wipe it down with after cooking? Like a multipurpose cleaner, just water( hot, cold)?
Also for the cup stains, oil, scratches, etc. is there a way to get the stains out before resealing? Or are they all permanent😫
I wipe it down after cooking. With a damp cloth or damp paper towel. I either use just water (hot or cold is fine I suppose, id avoid extreme temperatures, but just room temp tap water is fine.) I also use marble specific cleaners (test in a small area first) and wipe down with paper towel or cloth. Don't use multipurpose cleaners and don't use abrasive products and don't be too aggressive in the cleaning. As for scratches, they can be buffed out, but do so carefully or seek the help of professionals. And for stains, I find avoiding them is the best method, but life happens! If a stain occurs, a few options are available. But don't overreact and put harsh chemicals or scrub because that can cause more damage. A method that I have found to work best is to make a paste of baking soda and water. Mix baking soda with a small amount of water to form a thick paste. Apply it directly to the stain and only the stained area, then cover it with plastic wrap. Leave the paste in place for at least 24 hours, then check to see whether the solution has worked. Best of luck! I know marble can be tricky but its stunning and I've had my marble island for 7 years and it still looks stunning! prevention and good maintenance with cleaning and sealing will do the trick!
If you need the next step up from baking soda and water use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix to a toothpaste consistency. Apply a thin coat on the stain. Cover with syran wrap or similar. Wait 24 hours.
Test first as this can lighten the area so don't use on overly dark surfaces.
This also works for stains on enamel pots like le cruise.
Beautiful and very classic kitchen. Can I install an induction stove on the Island with marble top? Will it burn the edge around? Thank you very much
Thank you so much! I don’t know about an induction stove with marble. My best guess would be that the edge wouldn’t be too hot to damage the marble, but I would suggest further research. My only experience is with gas stoves and gas stoves are fine near marble. Thank you for watching and checking out my channel!
I was renting an apartment which had a marble kitchen window shelf. I tried hard to get rid of the cup ring that the previous owners made; however, it was impossible. I know there is a way to clear it but the headache of always being cautious with marble is not worth it for me.
Marble can be a headache! But it’s just so beautiful 😍 for me it’s the like sirens from the Odyssey! I know it’s not a good choice but I can’t help but be drawn to it! Hahah thanks for watching!
Why is scuffs a problem? It’s a natural stone and you can always polish it!! It’s not like paint where you can only polish off so much.
Scuffs aren’t necessarily a problem! They come with age and use, but I like to avoid too much damage! Maybe just a preference thing! Thanks for watching!
good introduce
Thanks for watching!
Is your marble polished or honed? I installed on one side of the kitchen, like you different materia,l I went with Neolith porcelain type material, what is stain free, but I have to be careful with my mittered edges because porcelain are not so durable as stones. So I decided, I want more durable material for my kitchen island and it should be marble. But should I go with honed or polished for practical side...even if I know marble is not practical:) ( I am planning to put a special tuffskin on top of it, thats a new thing they do today )
I have been hearing about the tuffskin! Let me know how you like it’s performance and if you notice it! My stone is polished. I like both honed and polished. I believe polished allows for slower penetration of stains or messes. But don’t quote me on that! Thank you so much for watching and I hope your new counters turn out great!
Hi please let me know how the tuffskin worked for your island; we just bought Italian Marble not carrara but white with brown green and grey streaks and can’t wait to get it installed - i am planning on getting it sealed and then maybe also do the tuffskin- how expensive was tuffskin? And does it really protect the marble? Was yours polished? Ours is honed
you know Carrara Quartz with same looks as Carrara marble, but with higher performance in physical data and use
Another great option! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful marble 😍
Thank you so much! Carrara is beautiful! I love most types of marble though! Thank you for watching!
I install granite countertops everyday. Im not a fan of marble because of easy scratches. Seal like she said!
Thanks for watching! It does scratch but I still love it!
Does your island have little scratches all over ? And you just ignore them or do you try and polish them out? I just got a marble vanity and it was immediately scratched with someone placing something on it
We have a couple small scratches and over time this happens! I take so good care of it but other people can be rough on your things! At this point I only gently clean it and seal it a couple times a year. At some I think I will polish it or even make the marble matte and polished just to change it up and in so doing repair it. My advice would be to take care of it and accept that damage will occur and look at it like a wood or leather piece of furniture that gets lived in! Sorry about the first scratch on the vanity!
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Thanks for watching!
It is very easy to re hone, and polish your marble. 2 hrs work.... if you are nominally handy.
Unfortunately I’m not even nominally handy! Thanks for watching!
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why so many limes on your island? Why such bad background music and why is it so loud?
I have Carara marble in my kitchen backsplash , I just noticed wiuthin a month the tiles backside of the gas stove has started turning dark / stained .
What should I do?
Sorry to hear this! I would try a gentle cleaner and don’t scrub too hard. Just a few times a week try cleaning it. You could also use a bleach pen at the grout to brighten it up. And I’d it still persists maybe try cooking closer to the front of the stove and not as much close to the wall if you can! I hope this helps!
I read online that it is oil in the air. Maybe try the baking soda paste to draw out the oils. Maybe cover the marble with glass. Someone online wrote about creating a metal backsplash for the first several inches before starting the marble backsplash bc there is more oil in the lower area and the small oil droplets start to be less concentrated up higher. Also, have a good fan to suck up the small airborne particles.
Very helpful, THANK YOU!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped with your decisions! Thanks for watching!
I wonder how much you'll be hating on that black granite after some time...
I’m not sure what you mean? Thanks for watching though!
bruh, if I can afford a huge marble countertop I can afford someone to seal it for me.
Good point! Thanks for watching
your edits are killing me...
Hopefully in a good way? lol thanks for watching
Get Rich, without the Ray Ban of course...you can't really cook with a poor kidchen...Prada however...then can start using marble in prada eyewear designs
Thanks for watching
It’s not a Porsche. It’s pronounced “Carrara” not “Carrera”.
Not sure what you mean - but I realize it’s Italian and I do speak with an American accent so I’m sure I mispronounce many Italian cities and words. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you loved the video!
The alps are being decimated for this! Please don't buy it!
Thanks for watching!
You’re pronouncing it carrEra. It’s carrAra. CarrEra is a sunglass brand.
Thanks for watching!
if it's NOT Calacatta Gold marble don't even waste your energy uploading a video.
Thanks for watching - but it seems like you may have wasted some of your energy. Calacatta Gold is stunning but not everyone can afford it. There are many beautiful marbles in the world!
its full of etch marks. that's why you don't get marble in kitchen or bath...