How are you liking your Imperial Danby Marble? Do you have any regrets

swhalen

2 years ago

Traditional White Kitchen with Large Marble Island with Seating for Five · More Info

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Denise Quade Design
2 years ago
Hi-

This is the design firm that worked on that kitchen. I can tell you that she had similar marble in her home before this, put it in again, AND then when she moved again, we put it in a third kitchen of hers. It does stain and etch but she appreciated the patina and history her tops showed.

Good luck with your project!

Erica
swhalen
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2 years ago
Thank you so much for your response. Good to know the homeowner is choosing this a 3rd time. I fell in love with some slabs of this but had never considered marble to begin with. My island is very similar to this one.
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Make sure you can live with the etching that acids do to marble, especially if you cook. Vinegars, lemon juice, wine. I couldn’t!

How are you liking your Imperial Danby Marble? Do you have any regrets

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