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GRANITE MARBLE LIMESTONE SLATE TRAVERTINE ONYX

Most marble actually started off as limestone, but through the action of intense pressure and heat, known as metamorphism, it re-crystallised into a generally harder material. The streams of other minerals give some marbles their distinctive veining. When choosing a marble, particularly one with a striking vein, it is important to remember that no two pieces will be the same. The veining of consecutive slabs in a block of marble can be used to create a dramatic effect where the vein seems to reflect at the junction of each slab.

Suitable applications
The ancient Greeks loved constructing in white marble but painted the surface to make it more decorative. Today, we tend to admire the natural colours and patination of this beautiful stone and it is easy to see why it has been used in interiors for thousands of years. Marble can be used in the same manner as limestone in flooring and wet-rooms but will also make fabulous kitchen worksurfaces. Marble does not have to take second place to granite in this arena.



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