Veined Beige Marble Kitchen Countertop

Unlike the calmer beige tones, the veining in this stone is pronounced: brown and cinnamon lines set a clear direction across a pale beige ground. In stones where the vein comes forward, the cutting decision determines the look. We decide before cutting which region of the slab will be used and whether the vein runs along the top or crosses it diagonally; keeping the sink cut-out clear of the densest veining is part of that decision.

The sink cut-out and tap hole were made in the workshop. Because an undermount sink was used, the edge of the cut-out was polished separately: that edge remains visible after installation. The radius given to the corners of the cut-out prevents the stone cracking from a sharp internal corner.

The great advantage of the beige family is that it carries everyday marks better than white. Even so, it is worth remembering that marble is calcium carbonate based and reacts with acid: lemon juice or vinegar will locally remove the gloss from a polished surface. This is not staining but etching, and it is corrected by re-polishing.