Should fear of etching or staining hold you back from choosing natural stone? At Flourish Interiors, we believe the resounding answer should be "NO!". My own home is a testament to how confident I am in that answer! The enduring allure of marble and other natural materials is what draws me in. There's something about using the "real thing" that really elevates the look. Every counter surface in my home features Danby Vermont Marble, and many of our showers and backsplashes feature marble tile as well. I figure if it was good enough for the ancient Romans, and the craftsmen of Versailles...then it certainly is good enough for me. The key is you have to accept the etching as beauty; like the browning of the leatherwork on a Louis Vuitton handbag....marble just get's better with time!