A granite or marble insert can serve as a built in surface for rolling pie crusts kneading bread dough or other baking functions.
Marble countertop insert.
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Also marble is the best countertop surface for a person who does a lot of baking.
Inserts can also be added to provide asthetic interest to your wood countertop.
Marble marble is a timeless and elegant natural stone which brings an element of class to any space in the home.
Oils and acids can stain its surface so it requires frequent sealing when used in work areas.
However because marble is very porous and somewhat fragile it is generally used in small areas often as an insert in another type of countertop surface material.
You will have many options to choose from when it comes to marble.
For marble kitchen countertops however nussbaum generally recommends sticking with white marble.
Marble will require maintenance.
Below you can find a sample of some inserts we have done in the past.
It performs best in low traffic areas like bathroom vanity tops and fireplace surrounds.
This is part of what gives marble countertops their appeal.
In addition because it is a natural stone each marble slab is unique even slabs that come from the same quarry.
The kitchen features elmwood raised panel cherry cabinetry thermadoor appliances a center kitchen island with vegetable sink granite juparana countertops a sharp microwave oven a cut stone backsplash with tumbled travertine and alicante rojo marble inserts from tamiami tile a recessed hood above the stove polished travertine marble flooring and ceiling compound crown moldings by oro.
The surface is cool and smooth so pastry doughs don t usually stick to it.