Marble Brings Elegance and Class To The House

by Paul Toomey Marketing Manager

Marble is a metamorphic rock. It takes millions of years to form. This stone is used by human beings for flooring and walls from many years. A lot of maintenance is required as it is a natural stone and has many pores. If there is any spills or stains, it is difficult t get rid of it if not wiped immediately. To close the pores sealants have to be used regularly. It is not suitable for more moisture area as it is slippery. But builders and house owners like the elegant look of this stone and they use it in the moisture-rich area by sealing it properly. The value of the property increases by using this stone and there is a rich look inculcated inside.

Consider These Points

Sometimes budget and maintenance may make the customers hesitate to use this stone. Look into the points mentioned here to reconsider the usage of marble.

Marble normally is available in neutral colors. It can camouflage the toothpaste glops, water- marks and spilled powder. There are different finishes available like the polished, brushed and honed. Here the veins or brush marks can shield the stains and spills. At least for a little time, the mishaps are not visible. Carrara White Marble gives a beautiful finish.

This stone is versatile as it can be used in any part of the house. It can be used for flooring, bathtub surrounds, shower surround, fireplace, countertops and backsplashes. Whether used outside or inside the house there is an elegant and bright look induced into. There are many shapes and sizes of tiles available in the market for getting a creative unique effect.

Maintenance Is Necessary For Making It Durable

Marble is a stone which stays for a lifetime. But maintenance is very important to make the stone more durable. The surface has to be sealed at regular intervals. There are contents of iron inside the stone. If water gets into the pores then there is rust formed and a red colored substance can be seen oozing out of the pores. Some people like this color change and they soak the stone in water for many days to get it. Diano Reale Marble can be used for the bathroom.

Marble kitchen countertops are available in different variants of colors. This makes the whole kitchen to get an elegant look. The value of the house increases with marble countertops. People trying to sell the house should consider putting these countertops to get a good market value. Mont Blanc Marble is advisable for kitchen countertops.

Match To Get A Rich Effect

Arabescato Carrara Marble is with gray, charcoal and black veins. As this stone is natural there is not much uniqueness in the tiles. Professional workers are required for matching these stones to get a gorgeous effect. There are heavy veins on some tiles and lighter ones on some. To match such tiles it needs a lot of skill. Measure the area before going for purchase to get perfect tiles to space.

Marble gets along with any other tiles made of steel, wood or natural stones like quartz and granite. Porcelain tiles looking like marble can be used in between. These tiles can be used for the tub surround, shower surround and even backsplashes. Telaio 2`` Hexagon honed marble mosaic gives a rich look to the backsplash.

It is worth investing in this tile as it brings elegance and class to any space. Visit the stores or go online to know the types of marble available in the market. Choose the best one for getting the aesthetic effect and suiting your lifestyle.