It is porous and easily stained.
Is marble non porous.
Marble is etched by acids.
Marble countertops are very porous and require re sealing once every few months.
Tiles are made in porous and non porous varieties all cultured marble onyx and granite products have a gel coat finish that provides a non porous stain resistant surface simply prime it with a product specifically made for non porous surfaces.
Marble like most stone tiles has high maintenance requirements.
Plus quartz is available in a larger variety of colors than stone surfaces delivering all of the style of marble and all the durability of granite but none of the porosity.
How porous is granite compared to marble.
On a countertop that is porous and not sealed water will lay flat.
But while granite is one of the least porous natural stones that is not the case with marble.
It has a completely non porous surface that doesn t absorb liquids and water.
It must be sealed and cleaned regularly.
Because cultured marble is a blended product the final item provides a non porous result which reduces the amount of maintenance that homeowners face each year.
It may be white or colored.
On the other hand marble is porous and it can get stained quite easily.
Countertop surfaces natural stones such as granite and marble have pores and are considered porous.
Instead of having pores non porous surfaces are smooth and sealed so liquid and air cannot move through it.
That means there are zero grout lines to maintain and fewer sealing chores to do over the lifetime of the product.
For cleaning use only a mild detergent solution or a product specially designed for marble.
When it comes to resistance to staining quartz is unmatched.
Even the most persistent liquids will not be able to leave a stain on quartz surfaces.
However on a non porous or sealed surface water will bead up.
Much like granite marble is one of the most common countertop materials chosen by homeowners.