Topics: calacatta borghini, statuario, statuary marble, marble, marble flooring, Italian marble, calacatta, calacatta michelangelo, marble tiles, carrara, quality marble, carrera, statuario venato
Cleaning and Maintenance of Marble and Limestone Floors and Worktops
How many times have you heard of someone who has been put off using natural stone in their bathroom or kitchen because they are worried about keeping it clean? Sadly, it's something we often hear but it's very easy to avoid problems.
Topics: stain, limestone flooring, marble flooring, cleaning, Fila, external stone
Choosing "Chequerboard" Marble Tiles:
Black and white chequerboard flooring has been a popular look since Victorian times and there are many ways of recreating that look. The classic mix of Italian white Carrara marble and black Nero Marquinia marble (limestone, actually but it is often thought of as a marble) has always been popular but there are lots of other options. Read on for more details:
Topics: marble flooring, belgian black, nero marquina, carrara, chequerboard
Crema Marfil "Marble"
A very well-known "marble", Crema Marfil, is often seen in UK tile outlets. Technically speaking, however, it is not a marble at all but is in fact a limestone. However, it is widely labelled as a marble because it can be polished to a high shine.
Topics: marble, marble flooring, spanish marble, marble tiles, crema marfil, crema marfil tiles, quality marble, ethical sourcing
Will my stone stain? - how to ensure it stays clean.
One of the most frequently asked questions that we get when we are on stand at the exhibitions is, “will my stone stain?” Most people are worried about spilling red wine and what that might do to their limestone flooring. This is something that gets tested on a fairly regular basis at our house!
Topics: stain, limestone, limestone flooring, marble, stone, French limestone, marble flooring, cleaning, wine stain, floor, Fila, marble tiles, sealing
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