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[quote=Anonymous]We used to have marble in our old home (it was a newly renovated condo) and ended up with lots of etches. The stone was sealed and polished: we did not have any issues with staining, but just about any kind of liquid (even plain water) would leave a mark on the finish. So glasses would leave rings and there were tons of splash marks around the sink. If you want to have shiny, perfectly smooth counters, then I would advise against marble. I think a honed, non-shiny finish will help make the inevitable etching less noticeable. And if you are okay with some imperfections and wear-and-tear, marble can be a beautiful choice. I found it kind of stressful, not because I'm a perfectionist or neat freak, but because we were planning to sell our condo in a few years and I was worried that imperfect counters would be a problem for resale. We also re-sealed the counter every 6 months to a year to protect against stains, and I found that process to be a bit of a pain. When we remodeled our current kitchen I went with quartz because I wanted something maintenance-free that I wouldn't have to worry about, and we have been very happy with it. There are a bunch of quartz options that are designed to look like marble (e.g. Cambria Torquay, Silestone Lagoon) that you should check out if you want a marble-esque look with fewer worries.[/quote]

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