Using comet with bleach scratch free disinfectant cleaner and scotch brite green heavy duty scouring pads.
Care of danby marble.
The quarry is entered through the same opening that has been in use for over 100 years.
A premier solution for kitchen countertops or use in bath installations.
Vinegar citrus and tomato will etch marble.
Use coasters and cutting boards.
The famous danby marble quarry in vermont s dorset mountain has been producing amazing marble for over 100 years.
A digital image is made of each slab.
Danby marble comes in honed best to disguise etching polished i like this finish in a bathroom or a brushed finish.
Danby marble is an excellent material for kitchens.
The vermont danby quarry is the largest underground marble quarry in the world.
In fact it s best if you stick to the basics.
Wipe up spills immediately.
There are actually 10 varieties of vermont danby marble cut from different layers of the vein and from different areas of the mountain.
What few people know is that hundreds of feet under the earths top layer deep inside the same quarry walls we extracted marble from there is a sophisticated marble factory that includes 2 gang saws a monowire to cut thick slabs and cubic.
Don t let them sit on the stone.
It offers a warm classic look unparalleled by other stones and color ranges.
Is danby marble from vermont better for a kitchen countertop than white carrara as far as durability stain resistance etc.
Never use dusting sprays or abrasive cleaners on your marble.
Also why is it better to hone counters in the kitchen rather than polished.
I keep it handy next to the sink.
Remove the soap with another damp cloth.
You can learn more about my homemade marble cleaner here.
Try to clean up oil stains quickly when possible.
This is one of the most important factors when considering what material to use for your kitchen.
I have heard that it is more dense than some low density granites.
We are known world wide for the beautiful vermont danby marble we extract and that we quarry from the largest underground marble quarry in the world.
Danby marble is superior due to its low absorption rate.
When utilized with an enhanced honed finish this high density marble is resistant to staining.
The many faces of danby.
Treat marble as you would a fine wood finish says charlotte barnard creative director at nemo tile company.
Vermont imperial danby marble has soft gray and gold veins.
From there the quarry twists and turns 1 mile deep where danby marble is quarried.
Light to medium veining.
Apply marble polish available in hardware stores on a regular basis to maintain the stone s luster.
Wash the marble periodically with a cloth dampened with warm water and if necessary a bit of mild dishwashing liquid.
From the outside of dorset mountain the quarry looks the same as it did a century ago.
Marble from danby vermont is well known for it s clean white overall coloration with light veining.
