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What are the differences between Statuario, Carrara, and Calacatta marble?

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Statuario, Carrara & Calacatta Marble Make no mistake, as similar as these three natural stones are, there are some key distinctions – find out what they are before buying Many designers and homeowners alike are faced with the confusion that comes along with differentiating between Statuario, Carrara and Calacatta marble, and they aren’t truly to blame for their confusion because the differences between Statuario, Carrara and Calacatta marble are pretty subtle and incredibly nuanced – it often takes an expert eye. Much of the lack of understanding is due to the fact that they are both high-quality Italian marbles that are awfully close in appearance. Statuario, Carrara, and Calacatta marble are white with elegant gray veining. Statuario is haled in Italy and is the perfect marble for carving statues, it is also a highly sought after material for residential and commercial projects. This white marble works beautifully as a large tile option, countertop slab, or book-matched backspla

Online supply company for flooring elevation decoration and countertop

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Getting ready to put the finishing touches on your construction project? We deliver products and services to bring beautiful and functional custom countertops to your space Marble Countertops Marble countertop surfaces are timeless with their soft unique veining, classic beauty, and elegance. Our marble countertop selection is unmatched with 100+ unique & breathtaking colors & patterns to choose from. Our skilled artisans can customize the finish you desire – polish, honed, or leathered, on the product of your choice. Quartzite Countertops Quartzite is an extremely dense natural material and is free of flaws like scratching, etching and is virtually maintenance-free. Known for its subtle movement & delicate patterns, a wide range of colors – white & grey tones to an earthy color palette, combined with unrivaled performance, this modern classic is a hallmark in any space. Semi-Precious Stone Countertops Semi-Precious stones are the pinnacle of luxury stone design and a s

Do you love natural stone?

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Me too Fans of natural stone countertops, tiles, fireplaces, walls, and building stone are natural allies to geologists. We all share a similar zeal for a glimmer of garnet and the sexy sparkle of granite. The two disciplines have different ways of organizing and thinking about stone, which makes sense because we’re interested in different things. Geologists study rocks to learn more about what happened in Earth’s past. Regular people appreciate rocks because they’re useful, practical, and beautiful. Nonetheless, a bit of geology can shed light on why or where we’d want to use a given stone. Geology also helps us appreciate that every slab of stone offers a little glimpse into deep time and the dramatic forces that shape the planet When considering granite tiles as a flooring material, most people think of the classic, glass-smooth white stone with Smokey veining. But there are actually many options for color, vein pattern, finish, and size of granite floor tiles. Granite forms as carb