Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 8AM - 4PM
We Service Central & South Florida Homeowners and Contractors.
Mon-Fri: 8AM - 4PM
Natural Stone · In-House Fabrication Since 2018
Premium marble slab selection, in-house fabrication at our Auburndale shop, and professional installation across Polk County. Every marble install includes a full care briefing, so you know exactly what the material asks of you before it goes in.
What to Know Before Choosing Marble
Marble has been a prestige surface for thousands of years. The veining created by its mineral composition, primarily calcite, produces a character that no engineered material fully replicates. It photographs well, ages gracefully when maintained, and adds genuine resale value to Florida homes where it is cared for properly.
It also has real limitations every client deserves to understand before committing. Marble is a calcium carbonate stone, which means it reacts chemically to acids. Citrus juice, wine, vinegar, and some cleaning products will etch a polished surface on contact, leaving dull marks that do not buff out without professional refinishing. That is not a defect in the stone. It is how the material behaves.
Marble also needs sealing at installation and periodic resealing throughout its life to keep its stain resistance. Under-sealed marble absorbs oils, coffee, and colored liquids, and can stain in ways that are difficult to reverse.
We tell clients all of this before the order is placed. Our job is not to sell one specific material. It is to help you choose the right surface for your actual kitchen, your actual household habits, and your actual maintenance willingness. If marble is the right choice, we install it with care and skill. If a different material serves you better, we will tell you that too.
For the marble look with lower upkeep, engineered quartz with marble-like veining is available through our Auburndale showroom, and we compare the two side by side during your consultation.
Etching is not a warranty issue. Marble etches when it contacts an acid. That is the chemistry of the stone, not a fabrication or installation defect. We explain this before every marble install so there are no surprises after the countertop is set.
Where Marble Works Well
Marble performs beautifully in the right applications. The key is matching the material to the way the space actually gets used.
The best residential application for marble. A vanity sees far less daily acid contact than a kitchen counter, while the visual impact in a master bath is significant. The maintenance is very manageable in a bathroom context, which is why marble bathroom vanities are our most consistently recommended use of the material.
Marble on an island used mainly for baking, display, or staging can work well when the household is prepared for the upkeep. Homeowners who bake often specifically request marble for the island because of how it handles pastry work. The key is honest acknowledgment that this surface will etch and will develop character over time.
Fireplace surrounds, built-in shelving, dry-bar tops, and decorative elements where no food prep happens are excellent uses for marble. The material delivers maximum visual impact in these spots while the etching concern is largely irrelevant. Many of these are handled through our custom fabrication shop.
Where we advise against marble: primary kitchen cooking surfaces in households with young children, high daily cooking volume, or a preference for minimal maintenance. In those cases, quartz delivers a better long-term result, and we will tell you that plainly rather than install a material that will frustrate you within the first year.
What It Costs
Installed marble pricing depends on the variety, the square footage, edge profile, and any cutouts. These ranges reflect typical Polk County projects. Exact pricing is confirmed after a free on-site visit.
Includes the slab, in-house fabrication at our Auburndale shop, and professional installation. Calacatta and Statuario sit at the upper end.
A standard vanity top of roughly 20 to 30 square feet. The most popular and most forgiving place to put marble in a home.
A standard 35 square foot kitchen layout. Larger islands, waterfall edges, and premium varieties increase the total.
Financing is available through our Wisetack partnership, and we are happy to quote alternatives like quartz or granite side by side so you can compare real numbers before deciding.
Popular Marble Varieties
We source marble through ST Stones and can discuss specific varieties during your showroom consultation. These are the types most frequently selected by Polk County homeowners.
A white to light grey background with subtle, flowing grey veining. The most widely used marble in residential work, and more consistent slab to slab than Calacatta, which makes it easier to plan large installations with multiple pieces. A classic for bathroom vanities, shower surrounds, and kitchen backsplashes.
A white background with bold, dramatic veining in gold and grey tones. The most recognizable premium marble, and a high-impact choice in kitchens and bathrooms. Calacatta slabs vary significantly between lots, so selecting your slab in person is essential to confirm the veining. It carries a higher cost than Carrara due to the rarity of that dramatic pattern.
A bright white background with pronounced dark grey veining. It sits between Carrara and Calacatta in both drama and cost. The strong white base reads beautifully in contemporary kitchens where the countertop is meant to be a focal point rather than a quiet background.
Additional marble varieties are available on request. If you have a specific slab in mind from a magazine, a design reference, or another showroom, bring the product name and we will confirm sourcing before your consultation.
Marble Care & Maintenance
We include a full care briefing with every marble installation. Here is the essential information every marble owner should have from day one.
We seal every marble countertop at installation. Most residential marble should be resealed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. The water-bead test is the simple home check: place a tablespoon of water on the surface and wait 10 minutes. If it absorbs rather than beads, the stone needs resealing.
Use a penetrating sealer rated for marble and natural stone. Do not use a sealer marketed for granite only. We provide a product recommendation with every install.
Keep acids off the surface: citrus juice, wine, vinegar, tomato products, coffee, soda, and any cleaner that is not pH neutral. These etch the polished finish on contact, leaving a dull, lighter-toned mark where the polish has been chemically removed.
Avoid abrasive cleaners and scrubbing pads. Use a soft cloth or microfiber with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. For daily cleaning, warm water with a drop of dish soap is enough once the surface is properly sealed.
Well-maintained marble develops a patina over time. Minor etching that happens despite careful use adds character that many owners come to appreciate. Italian marble has served kitchens and bathrooms for centuries under far harder conditions than a Florida home presents. The material is not fragile. It simply needs the right care approach.
If you are weighing marble and worried about upkeep, visit the showroom and ask to see aged sample pieces beside new ones. We keep samples that show realistic long-term appearance next to fresh-polished examples.
Light etching on a polished surface can sometimes be reduced with a marble polishing powder applied with a felt pad. Deep etching and scratches require professional honing or repolishing by a stone restoration specialist. This is not a warranty or fabrication issue. It is how the material behaves when exposed to acid or abrasion.
On honed marble, etching is far less visible because the surface is already matte. Homeowners worried about etch visibility often prefer honed over polished for exactly this reason. We discuss finish options during your consultation.
Where We Install Marble
Fabrication in-house at our Auburndale shop. Installation throughout Polk County. Free on-site estimates across our standard service area.
See every community we cover on the service areas page.
Wisetack Financing Partner
Check your options without affecting your credit score. 0% APR available for qualified consumers, terms 3 to 60 months. See full details on our financing page or call to talk through options.
Marble Countertop Questions
