About Carrara Marble
Carrara marble is a type of white and grey marble that is very popular for home décor and even sculpting. It is quarried in the city of Carrara in the province of Massa which is located in the northern tip of modern day Tuscany.
Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome and was used to create some of its greatest structures such as the Pantheon. Carrara marble was even used by Michelangelo to carve his famous statue of David.
Carrara marble has remained
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03 23 2015
Carrara Marble, Timeless Luxury For Your Home Renovation Projects
Tile mosaics are the definition of classic style. Tile and marble mosaics date back to as early as the mid-3rd century BCE and the use of glazed tiles can be found in ruins dating back to 1500 BCE.
Mosaic patterns in the sense we know them today were first introduced by the Sassanid Empire with Roman influence in the 1st century of the Common Era. Even then mosaics were made in small panels by master craftsmen, which were then transported to the worksite and glued into place to form the
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03 04 2015
The Beauty of the Carrara Marble
Nothing says beauty and elegance as much as Carrara marble moldings. Carrara marble moldings are the perfect finishing to any marble project.
Carrara marble mosaics come in a variety of styles such as pencil moldings, chair rail moldings, and crown moldings and even baseboards. Each type of Carrara marble molding has its own unique look and between them can complement any design style. Carrara marble moldings can be used in a variety of ways.
These include as ed
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03 02 2015
Why Buy Marble From CarraraTiles.com
Carraratiles.com is your one stop shop for all things Carrara marble. Our warehouse is located conveniently near New York City, about 5 minutes from the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey.
Here at Carrara Tiles we offer a diverse collection of Carrara tiles and mosaics. Our diverse line of Carrara marble mosaics include basketweave mosaics, hexagon mosaics, herringbone mosaics, mini bricks, octagon pattern mosaics, and many more. We also offer various sizes of marble subway
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02 27 2015