The waterproof property of natural marble furniture countertops can form an invisible barrier when liquid contacts the surface, preventing the liquid from penetrating into the interior. The dense structure of marble itself makes it difficult for water to enter the stone through the surface pores. When liquids such as water and beverages splash on the countertop, they will stay on the surface in the form of water droplets instead of quickly penetrating into the stone. This characteristic avoids the destruction of the internal structure of the stone caused by long-term retention of liquid, reducing the risk of damage caused by penetration from the source.
For colored liquids, such as soy sauce and red wine, waterproof properties can effectively prevent permanent stains caused by pigment penetration. Once the pigment in such liquids penetrates into the marble, it will leave a mark in the stone that is difficult to remove, affecting the beauty of the countertop. The marble countertop with strong waterproof properties can keep the colored liquid fluid on the surface, and it can be removed by wiping it in time, without giving the pigment a chance to penetrate into the deep layer of the stone, thus keeping the countertop clean and beautiful.
In the daily cleaning process, the waterproof property prevents the detergent from damaging the marble countertop. If the detergent used for cleaning penetrates into the stone, it may react chemically with the components in the marble, causing the countertop to discolor or spot. Waterproof performance can prevent the penetration of detergents, so that it can only play a cleaning role on the surface. After wiping, no residual substances will remain in the stone, which not only ensures the cleaning effect, but also protects the material stability of the countertop.
Waterproof performance can prevent marble countertops from mildew or weathering in a humid environment for a long time. Countertops in places such as kitchens and bathrooms are easily exposed to water vapor. If the waterproof performance is not good, moisture will gradually penetrate into the stone, breed mold inside, or cause the stone structure to crack and peel due to water absorption and expansion. Natural marble furniture countertops with good waterproof performance can isolate continuous water vapor erosion, keep the interior dry, and maintain the integrity and stability of the structure.
For acidic liquids such as vinegar and juice, waterproof performance can reduce their corrosion to the countertop. If acidic liquids penetrate into marble, they will react with the calcium carbonate component in the stone, causing surface corrosion and small pits. Countertops with strong waterproof performance can prevent acidic liquids from penetrating. Simply wiping off the acidic liquid on the surface in time can prevent the internal corrosion of the stone, protect the smoothness of the countertop, and extend its service life.
The waterproof performance allows natural marble furniture countertops to remain stable even when liquids are placed for a long time. Sometimes containers filled with liquids are placed on the countertops. If the container leaks, the liquid may remain on the countertop for a long time. Countertops with strong waterproof performance can keep the leaking liquid on the surface and will not penetrate into the stone. Even if it is discovered late, it only needs to be simply cleaned. The countertop will not change color or deform due to long-term penetration of liquid.
In addition, waterproof performance can also reduce the weight increase of marble countertops caused by water absorption, avoiding additional burden on the furniture support structure. The weight of the stone will increase after absorbing water, which may affect the load-bearing stability of the furniture in the long run. Countertops with good waterproof performance are not easy to absorb water, can maintain the stability of their own weight, will not bring additional pressure to the supporting parts of the furniture, ensure the stability of the entire furniture structure, and indirectly extend the overall service life of the furniture.
