An Outdated Kitchen Gets a Loving DIY Makeover
Step 4: Countertops -- For the countertops we used Carrara marble, a surprisingly affordable option. I know opinions vary widely when it comes to Carrara as a surface, but here’s what I’ve found:
First, a honed finish is more forgiving than a supershiny surface. Because our kitchen is far from formal, I think the lower sheen works well.
Second, sealing your marble really does protect it, and it’s simple to do. You just wipe on the liquid sealer and let it dry. The directions say to apply the sealer two or three times a year, and that’s what I’ve been doing. Even though we’re not at all precious with the surface I haven’t had any issues with scratches or stains.
Photo by Manuel Rodriguez