Carrara Marble for Your Projects
When one of our clients asks us to create a bespoke piece for their project, the material of choice is very often Italian marble. This is perhaps because of its reputation as a luxury material, however, many people are not aware of the variety that the term ‘Italian marble’ encompasses. In fact, there is a myriad of different Italian marbles, each with its own distinct character and geological properties.
The classic Italian Carrara marble has always been popular and can be seen in the form
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10 06 2015
The Combinations of Carrara Marble
Relative to other natural and engineered stone options, Carrara is actually one of the more cost effective choices, making it an attractive option for projects in a wide range of budgets. Stylistically, Carrara works equally well in contemporary or traditional settings.
So if you have fallen in love with Carrara marble and are determined to use it as a countertop in your kitchen or bath, what should you choose for your hardware, fittings and fixtures? It’s actually a bit trickier than y
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08 07 2015
The Best White Marble: Carrara!
Carrara marble is characterized by its white background and distinctive gray veining. The whiter the marble, the more valuable it is. Statuary marble, another white marble, is actually a type of Carrara marble. It has minimal veining which makes it desirable for sculptures and statues. It is also sold under the names Statuario or Statuarietto. Carrara marble is considered a high-end luxury stone worldwide. It is used for both contemporary and traditional applications, especially in kitchens and
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08 07 2015
How to Keep Your Carrara Marble Clean?
If you love your Carrara Marble in your house and want to keep it clean, then check out our some advices about how to do Carrara Marble maintenance.
One of the good features of Carrara Marble is that it is pretty easy to maintain. They do not require special attention or rituals. All you need is regular cleaning and maintenance to make sure that the Carrara Marble will look its best at all times and last for a longer period of time.
Here are the some suggestions about how to care f
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07 08 2015
The Future of Carrara Marble
Carrara marble is an elegant and precious stone. In this blog we will give a short history of Cararra marble and what the future holds for this beautiful stone.
Carrara marble comes from an area in Tuscany. The product has been quarried for nearly 2,000 years. It is loved for its beautiful veining and has been used in Rome's Pantheon as well as in Florence.
The marble from Carrara was used for some of the most remarkable buildings in Ancient Rome, such as the Pantheon and Trajan's Colu
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05 05 2015