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Types of Best Italian Marble- Statuario, Carrara and Calacatta

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 WHAT IS STATUARIO, CALACATTA & CARRARA MARBLE – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Types of BEST ITALIAN Marble If you’re looking into a remodel or finishing a new home, the number of choices for every little detail can be enough to make any sane person’s eyes cross — especially in cases like these where the differences between two choices can be incredibly subtle. This is what we lovingly refer to as option paralysis. With so many options to choose from and such minute differences between them, it becomes difficult to make any decision at all. In the case of Carrara and Calacatta marble, the differences between the two are pretty subtle and can be incredibly difficult to tell apart if the two examples aren’t literally sitting side by side. With the two choices being so similar, it might be surprising why Calacatta tends to be so much more expensive than Carrara. Statuario marble is a striking and exclusive bright white natural marble, its beautiful grey veinin...

ITALIAN WHITE MARBLE

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 Italian White Marble has always been a favorite of Interior Designers. Putting together a series of colors and textures may seem easy to some. But others need to enlist the services of an interior design expert. Although many may assume that the use of an interior designer can incur more expenses, there will be times when the cost is reduced. An interior designer will know where to source the best materials, including those looking to yield the benefits of Italian white marble. Italian white marbles Those that have not used marble before would be forgiven for the choice is limited. However, there are many iterations of white marble, depending on your chosen aesthetic and project. The following are three of the most popular Italian white marbles that interior designers love to work with. You’ll learn some reasons as to why these precious stones are so sought after. Italian White Carrara Polished Marble Italian White Carrara Polished Herringbone Marble...

What are the different finishes of natural stone?

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When it comes to choosing a natural stone for a project, there are several factors to consider, as we described in ou r previous post. Some of these factors include the appearance, the hardness, or the suitability of the stone for the project. After selecting a stone, the next step is to choose the finish. We know that this might be a bit confusing at first, so we would like to give a bit of insight into this matter. The most common finishes for natural stone are polished, honed or satin, leathered/brushed and bush hammered. Examples of other finishes that are not so common are hydro finish and flamed surface finishes. You can see below the main differences between them. Polished Polished is one of the most common types of stone finishes. Polishing is usually applied to marble, travertine, and granite, as it enhances and highlights the natural color and pattern of the stone, making the surface brilliant and shiny. Homeowners who are looking for a glossy effect will find polished finish...

Expensive and classy collection of marble and granite

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The most precious and expensive marbles, granites, and natural stones in the world. Natural stone is a sublime material. When it transpires in its most precious forms it becomes a true icon of excellence and exclusive luxury. Allowing yourself a journey through the most precious marbles, granites and natural stones in the world means being enchanted by unexpected colors, games of light and shadows, veins that seem to be constantly moving and interweave, come together, move on the surface like waves of water. Beautiful and tireless. Your journey begins here: from the White Statuario marble of Carrara. White Statuario marble of Carrara: in the heart of Italian excellence Carrara Statuario The White Statuario marble of Carrara is one of the most precious marbles in the world. Few materials, in fact, can compete with its transparent sheen and its incredibly compact structure. Among the main types of this material is the White Statuario Venato Marble, which has veins in shades of grey of va...

Black and White Italian Marble

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 Black and white Italian Marble Black and white Italian Marble can be used as a ground covering for landscaping in your yard, garden path, or flower garden. Accenting your home with black and white Italian Marble has many advantages and is therefore an extremely popular option. A black and white Italian Marble garden path is durable and long-lasting. In addition, it is not affected by extreme heat from the sun or harsh, cold temperatures. Its dark color lends itself to encouraging snow and ice melt off when the sun comes out. The stones allow water to wick away naturally, leaving no puddling or pooling of water that could cause damage. With very little maintenance, you will enjoy the beauty of this garden path for years to come. BLACK and white Italian Marble GARDEN PATH MAINTENANCE: Clear the surface of leaves, sticks and other debris Treat weeds and grass with herbicide Rake the surface occasionally to keep it smooth Replenish with a fresh layer of granite every few years Black g...