Marble’s unique appearance and veined patterns make it one of the most attractive natural stones. Marble is a relatively soft and porous stone that must be carefully and consistently sealed if used for kitchen countertops. Like granite, marble is available in three forms—solid slabs, modular marble, and marble tiles. As with granite, solid slabs are the best choice when a continuous, low-seam surface is desired.

Because each slab has slightly different veining, each marble countertop will be entirely unique. Marble is porous and can be easily stained unless it is regularly sealed with a top-quality sealing product.

A relatively soft stone, marble is easily scratched by knives and other kitchen utensils. Like most natural stones, marble is one of the costlier materials to use for kitchen countertops.