Kyle Murray

Kyle Murray is a contractor turned home renovation enthusiast. Kyle has been working in the renovating and flipping homes with his family business since he can remember. Kyles’s favorite part of the home to renovate is always the kitchen which is why he loves sharing his tips and tricks with readers at Marble.com

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On Marble.com, our main goal is to properly educate homeowners on stone countertops and other stone features. There is plenty of information out there online on choosing and caring for countertop material, but not all of it is correct. Here at Marble.com, we put proper, science-based information as our top priority so our readers can make the right choice for them. Read more about our process
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Advice for Your Bathroom Remodel

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There is nothing more exciting than embarking on a bathroom remodel. You are finally going to be tearing out what is old and outdated to create a beautiful relaxing interior. You will finally have a bathroom that gives you peace and relaxation after a long hard day. However, some people might be intimidated by the cost. How do you get the bathroom of your dreams without breaking the bank? The natural stone industry is one place to look for ide...

The Truth About Countertop Seams

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Imagine finding the countertop of your dreams. It may be a luxurious white marble like Calacatta Borghini or a colorful granite like Van Gogh. You couldn’t be happier. Then the production manager says that your countertop is going to need a seam. Don't fret, and here's why: an experienced distributor and fabricator of natural stone materials will know how to work with seams to ensure not just a perfect fit but look as well....

The Best Bar Countertop for Nightclubs and Restaurants

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Picking the best bar countertop for nightclubs and restaurants could save business money in the long run and provide a fashionable interior design statement. It could be the difference in creating an environment that leaves a lasting impression on customers and leads to them returning over and over again. With such a wide variety of options available, it helps to know which bar countertops can meet the needs of a business. Where and when shoul...

Top 5 Kitchen Countertop Choices for Dark Cabinets

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Table of Contents Granite Kitchen Countertops with Dark Cabinets Black Granite Counters with Dark Cabinets Light Brown Granite with Dark Cabinets Complimentary Countertops for Dark Cabinets Contrasting Kitchen Countertops for Dark Cabinets   [get_quote] When selecting a stone for your kitchen countertops, there are many options to choose from, especially with our selection of over 2,000 different colors of natural...

Three Types of Natural Stone

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The many options available in natural stone for the home can all be categorized in three main types of stone: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. From these three types of stone, customers have abundant options, such as quartzite countertops, limestone countertops, granite and marble countertops in a wide variety of stone colors.   There are differences in the color, texture, and hardness of natural stones, based on how the rock w...

How Granite and Marble Countertops Are Made

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  The sequence of events which brings natural stone from the quarry to the home has not changed much since stone entered the homes of the ancient Greeks. First, large blocks of stone are cut from the quarry. From those blocks, thin pieces of stone are cut, called slabs. The slabs are then shaped and polished and shipped for installation. What has changed dramatically over the years is the type of machinery used in this age-old sequ...

How Long Will My Stone Last?

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Butterfly Green Granite Kitchen Countertops How long can you expect your natural stone countertops, such as granite, marble, limestone, and quartzite among others, to last? If the sculptures and buildings created by the master craftsman hundreds of years ago are any indications, then….forever? Considering that the natural stones that are used for kitchen countertops are already thousands of years old when it’s quarried directl...

Darkening Your Travertine

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Table of Contents Enhancing Sealer Go to the Dark Side [get_quote] If you love your travertine, but you’re not too crazy about the stone’s light shade because it shows too much dirt or it’s not blending well with your new décor and paint selections, darkening your travertine is an option. It sure is a lot more economical than replacing the stone altogether. Travertine Silyon Fireplace Surround Traver...

Granite is a Top Choice for your Fireplace Surround

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Homeowners are always finding exciting new places to showcase the natural beauty of granite in their homes. In addition to kitchen design, and bathroom vanities, another place where granite is showcased is as a fireplace surround and hearth. Granite’s naturally heat resistant making it a perfect material for a fireplace surround. Additionally, granite can make an ordinary fireplace a gorgeous focal point. That’s why it’s critica...

The Growing Popularity of Quartz

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Quartz countertops are an increasingly popular choice for busy homeowners because quartz requires the least maintenance and is extremely durable, making it an ideal stone for high traffic areas. While granite and marble are naturally occurring stones, quartz is engineered and is a composite material made of crushed quartz and resin. The resin is an adhesive that holds the crushed stone together and provides the most durable countertop or vanity o...
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