Yes i was warned to avoid it by the contractor id and others because of potential staining and etching issues.
Marble backsplash staining.
A marble backsplash can look very elegant and stylish but given the characteristics of the material requires constant maintenance.
Just use warm water and dish soap and for stubborn stains a mixture of baking soda and water.
So if you choose honed marble which we did for both the backsplash and the counters be sure to seal it properly.
But it is less forgiving when it comes to staining because honed marble leaves the pores of the stone more open allowing them to absorb oils and stains more readily than polished marble.
A nasty nicotine yellow stain was licking its way up the marble starting at the stovetop and stretching all the way to the exhaust hood.
However since it s not your countertop there s no need to wait 24 hours to let it cure before using the kitchen again.
Once a year your marble backsplash tile and grout will need sealing to keep it water and stain resistant.
In the kitchen marble is often used on countertops and backsplashes.
Still cleaning a marble backsplash is easy.
Nooooooo i screamed after i walked into the kitchen where sunlight bathed the beautiful backsplash above the stove.