"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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> In article >, Aileen
> > wrote:
>
> > Hi all:
> > I would like to hear from those of you with marble counters. What are
> > your experiences? I presently have Brazilian Green granite and wanted to
> > compare the two for durability , cost, staining etc etc.
> > I will be building another kitchen and am trying to decide ...light
> > white/grey granite or carrera marble for counters. Island to be another
> > colour granite or material.
> > Any help appreciated, Aileen
> >
>
> Doesn't answer your question, but Lynn Rosetto Kasper (NPR's host of
> "The Splendid Table") says that stainless steel is the new thang. That
> granite and marble scratch. Beats me.
>

Anyone remember the DeLorean car of the early 1980's? It was designed with
stainless steel body panels to give it a sleek look but owners quickly
became frustrated when they realized that the gleaming showroom appearance
was impossible to maintain.

Last year we had custom fabricated stainless steel countertops installed in
our clubhouse kitchen which is equipped with commercial appliances. The
stainless countertops certainly have practical advantages and are easy to
clean but you have to be willing to accept compromises with the bright,
shiny appearance that you might expect from stainless steel. It is just the
nature of stainless steel to reflect and magnify every little surface spot,
blemish and fingerprint. That is OK in most commercial kitchens. But a
homeowner could quickly find that to be a matter of serious irritatation.