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Marble cladding and marble flooring can be primarily composed of one or more carbonate materials such as dolomite or calcite. The purest calcite marble is white, but there are usually patterns found in marble to give it its unique look in a marble worktop. The crystallisation process of marble gives it more solidity. Not only that, but it allows the stone to be polished up far more brilliantly than other materials.

What are the alternatives to granite worktops and to marble worktops? Engineered stone is one of the kinds of worktops that can make a great investment. Engineered or manmade stone may offer more flexibility than other kinds of stone. The additives put into engineered stone include polymers and resins that help the stone to bend under great weights, for example. They may also be more resistant to scratching because of the constituents. There are a variety of resins that can be applied to stone to enable these worktops to be […]

  Creating a space that’s both practical and relaxing is hard enough without insisting that it looks good, too. Yet simply choosing your materials carefully – without necessarily changing your budget – can transform a utilitarian space into a breath-taking bathroom. The time invested in choosing the perfect stone worktop or granite tiles is particularly worthwhile if you’re hoping to increase the value of your home through your renovation. As well as adding value, stone is versatile enough to handle the conflicting roles that our bathrooms play. Rushing out of […]