5 Common Reasons To Choose Carrara Marble Tile
Why choose Carrara marble?
1. Origins
Carrara marble is a natural stone that has more than 2000 years of history. Marble is formed when limestone (usually made from coral, algae, and shells) undergoes a metamorphosis as tectonic plates collide.
This occurrence causes heat and pressure to alter the rock's composition, which over thousands of years forms crystals that give the stone its unmistakable crystalline appearance.
It is a country where marble has a long history. This can be seen in its widespread use across the country from the north to the south. You can find counters, floors, and bathrooms made of this material in any small village bar or family home.
Carrara has been used for many iconic architectural structures and Renaissance artworks. It's a country with some of the most important UNESCO heritage sites.
2. Price: It is not always as costly as you might think.
There are many shades of white Carrara marble. The main grades are C or CD. The grade C marble is whitish with a light gray vein pattern and has a whitish background color.
CD grade marble, on the other hand, has a greyish background and darker vein patterns. C-grade marble, due to its white coloring is more expensive than CD-graded marble. CD-graded marble is better suited for more affordable projects.
Prices for tiles and slabs vary greatly depending on their grade, dimensions, thickness, background colors, and vein patterning. Prices may also vary based on other factors such as the above-mentioned factors.
You may need to cut your product to size if you are a private customer or contractor. The cost of the product will be determined by the manufacturing work involved as well as any waste (off-cuts).
3. It is a green material
Marble is an environmentally-friendly product that can be found in nature. It also has a deep connection to the natural world.
The environmental impact of quarrying has been greatly improved over the past 20 years. Strict guidelines allow for eco-friendly manufacturing processes, such as lower energy consumption and the use of 100% recycled water systems during the cutting process.
Many old quarries are being repurposed into green spaces, green areas, and lakes. Marble is recyclable 100% and fabricators now use manufacturing waste to make other products such as roadbeds.
A new technique of using marble dust to cement has been demonstrated. If this is a success, marble could be a zero-waste product. You should also note that some other materials for kitchen countertops like quartz or ceramic, require silicones or are made in a more eco-friendly manner.
4. Durability and property value
Carrara marble tile increases the property's value by default. Carrara marble's beauty, unique aesthetic, and unmatched character can transform any space into something beautiful, modern, and luxurious.
Marble is an excellent choice for property value enhancement. It's also easy to maintain. All you need to do is reseal now and again. There are many marble care tips, but you should remember that marble is a natural product, and may react to acids, foods, or beverages. Treat it accordingly.
Marble is very durable and will last for as long as the building that it is added to. Ceramic and porcelain materials, on the other hand, may need to be replaced every 5-10 years as new designs and better products are introduced.
5. It's unique
Every piece of marble is unique due to its natural creation and evolution. Slabs from the same block may show slight differences in veining and color. This makes every slab and blocks unique. It's almost like owning a piece of original artwork from nature.
Carrara marble is a sought-after product. You can feel confident that your marble will be unique and exclusive.
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