Marble Tile Countertops. Our guest today had already made some great updates to her kitchen, but the affordable DIY marble countertops she added (right over the top of her existing laminate counters) and the subway tile backsplash (over the old backsplash) really made the whole kitchen shine: White Himalaya marble countertops brighten this stunning black kitchen by April Tomlin Interiors based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a natural stone product, it is recommended that it be sealed to extend its longevity.
Natural beauty, durability, resistance to heat and a sense of permanence are the hallmarks of a granite countertop. While marble is heat resistant, placing hot items directly on a marble countertop is not recommended, since it can result in an irreparable discoloration. The first step in actually selecting your kitchen countertops is deciding which material meets your everyday living requirements.
Never be afraid to mix metals.
Marble tiles are much cheaper for the same surface area and a reasonably competent handyman could install a marble tile countertop.
And, the face of the marble tiles featured many irregular pits and cavities, which we knew would drink up the colored grout for a really neat, cohesive look we had seen modeled at a local tile. The all-over marble brings a sense of understated luxury, highlighted by the chandelier above the tub. As a natural stone product, it is recommended that it be sealed to extend its longevity.