Types of marble stone
Interior solutions for mountain marble are based on the use of decorative characteristics of the material: color shade, surface texture and, of course, strength.
For marble, the color characteristics and pattern of the stone come to the fore. Depending on the color palette, the following types of marble are distinguished: white, gray, black, green, blue and even silver-lunar.
This difference in color shades is obtained due to the admixtures of minerals that make up the marble rocks. As an example, we propose to consider the most characteristic color characteristics of the stone.
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White
Ideal for creating various sculptures, figurines, candlesticks and other decorative items. White marble contains virtually no admixtures of other minerals, and is considered the standard of marble rock.
In nature, there are stones with small veins of various colors, which, when sawed, give a natural, unique pattern. White marble in the interior of the living room gives a special asceticism, characteristic of design in the minimalist style.
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Grey
Polished marble with a rich color palette in gray tones and various inclusions is the most favorite type of finishing material among designers.
An inexpressive gray background allows you to advantageously highlight the beauty of the vein patterns and texture of the stone.
A marble bathroom made of polished gray marble emphasizes the dazzling beauty of snow-white sanitary ware and the shine of chrome taps, towel holders, and coat hooks.
Gray marble Source keramkrasnodar.ru
To dilute the monotony of the interior, accessories in red shades are added. This could be an insert made of ceramic tiles, towels, or a floor mat.
Black
The dark shade gives the stone a high content of graphite or natural bitumen. The most valuable is black marble stone with golden veins and interspersed with gold.
Black marble in the interior is the height of sophistication and sophistication. And if iron sulfate predominates in the composition of marble rock, then the stone acquires a bluish tint.
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Blue
This type of marble is considered the rarest type of mineral. The impurities of blue dioxide give the stone an unusual hue. Color intensity: from blue to dark purple, directly depends on the concentration of this impurity.
Due to its amazing colors, blue marble is used in the interior as the dominant one, or with its help, accent color spots are created, emphasizing the unique unusualness of the composition.
Blue marble Source dvkeramik.ru
Other shades
In green marble, the color is given by impurities of iron-containing silicates, and in red marble - by iron oxides.
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Regardless of the color shade, marble, like all natural stones, has a unique energy and natural uniqueness. Interior compositions using this noble material always have a stylish, sophisticated look and give the room respectability and uniqueness.
Due to its unique pattern, pleasant texture, variety of color shades and halftones, marble stone organically complements the modern interior, emphasizing the exclusivity of the room design.
Marble and interior styles
Marble stone is considered a universal finishing material, suitable for any design of a city apartment or country house. Due to natural sophistication and gloss, unique compositions are created, filled with play of color shades and halftones.
Marble fits into any interior composition, from the ultra-modern high-tech style, diluting the strict realm of glass and concrete, to the romantic Empire style and elegant Rococo.
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Baroque marble Source yandex.net
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Coldness of marble, warmth of fire
One of the most reliable ways to tastefully introduce marble into a design is a fireplace portal. Marble works just fine in this case. His majestic cool face will be an excellent setting for the bright flame of the hearth. In classic arrangements, we recommend relying on a thin carved fireplace casing.
The cast iron fireplace surround should match well with it. If the rooms have a modern finish, then in this case we recommend installing on marble, decorated in warm light colors. Honey slabs illuminated with bright pigment spots, although complex, will look extremely cozy.
Practical use of marble in the interior
The practical use of marble can be considered using specific examples, where natural marble looks most advantageous against the background of modern design.
Kitchen
In the kitchen space, marble stone will be an excellent choice for decorating the work surface. Marble glossy countertops, kitchen decorative aprons, window sills, hanging decorative shelves, wall panels in the dining area look elegant and presentable.
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Kitchen apron made of marble Source dizain.guru
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The combination of marble and wood from which the kitchen furniture is made emphasizes the natural beauty of these natural materials and recalls their common natural origin.
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In addition to the external unique beauty and high quality, the durability of marble surfaces should be noted. With proper care, marble cladding retains its pristine beauty for many decades.
Durability of cladding Source unusual-design.ru
Marble wall Source oselya.ua
You can often find polished marble floors in kitchen areas. In a classic style or modern modern interior, such flooring organically fits into the overall concept of the chosen interior direction.
Marble covering Source vash-vybor.info
When using marble in the kitchen, you should not forget about the main functional purpose of the kitchen - it is a room for preparing food, and therefore the issue of caring for the marble coating becomes the most pressing.
Typically, marble products are treated with special means to protect them from premature abrasion and external influences. They are made from environmentally friendly materials and are absolutely harmless to humans.
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Areas of application of marble floors
Marble floors can be laid both in apartments and private houses, as well as in public spaces - offices of large banks, government agencies and other companies.
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In an apartment, such a floor is suitable for the kitchen, hallway, and bathroom. But for a hall or children's room, the use of such floors is undesirable due to the fact that they are cold and slippery (a child may fall and hit himself).
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Bathroom
Natural stone marble is used for cladding wall surfaces and as flooring. Due to the velvety texture and glossy shine of polished marble, a refined, noble atmosphere is created in the room, and the color tints of delicate pastel tones visually expand the boundaries of the room.
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Typically, one type of marble stone is used to decorate a bathroom. In this case, to dilute the boring monotony, various methods of laying stone on the walls are used: marble slabs are laid using the French herringbone method in the form of a mosaic covering, or simply change the directions of the pattern and design of the tiles.
The relief surface of the wall dilutes the monotony Source agoda.net
The latest fashion trends in creating stylish interiors allow deviations from generally accepted canons and suggest using marble stones that match the tone in the decoration of bathrooms, for example, the walls are finished with beige marble with brown veins, and the flooring is made of marble in brown tones.
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From a practical point of view, the best choice for cladding bathroom walls would be white marble or a light gray shade - traces of moisture droplets are not visible on such a surface, which means there is no need to constantly clean the walls.
To fully reveal the natural beauty of the marble coating, designers recommend finishing the entire bathroom wall, preferably the front wall, with marble.
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Advantages
Marble not only looks great, but also:
- It is durable. It may not be as durable as granite, but decorative items made from it will last through millennia, and with proper care and careful handling, it will last just as long even as a countertop.
- Easy to process. Even the thinnest elements can be cut out of it using modern and traditional technologies.
- It is environmentally friendly and does not harm the microclimate of the room , even if it is completely decorated with it.
- It does not deteriorate from water , so it can easily be used as a finishing material for a bathroom or kitchen.
- Suitable for making almost any item , combined with any other stones and materials, such as wood or metal. Almost any design (even modern) with marble will look organic.
Marble floors
Marble floors are considered the best and most expensive flooring solution. The main feature of marble coating is the universal combination of the strength characteristics of natural stone and its excellent decorative properties and aesthetic appearance.
Marble floor in the interior of the house Source artstonegroup.ru
To create floor coverings, two methods of laying marble are used:
- seamless, when the tiles are laid close to each other with virtually no seams;
- versatile - with laying marble sheets in different directions.
With the second method, marble tiles create a unique pattern and design.
Marble laying Source vik.ukr
Marble tile laying technology
The standard first operation is to prepare the work surface. It must be perfectly smooth; if there are any protrusions, they need to be cleaned. If necessary, the floor is primed. In addition, the surface must be clean.
Using a level, check the horizontal position. If the floor surface is wet, be sure to let it dry.
Then you can lay out the tiles on the floor to determine the volume of future cutting. The seams between the tiles should be no more than 3-7 mm. Now you can prepare the cement mortar and apply it to the wet floor. Press the tile on top, at the same time demarcating it from its “neighbors” with special crosses. Please note: the solution should not come out of the seams. Once you have completed laying the entire area, allow the solution to dry completely. This will take one or two days.
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Now you can start grouting the joints. Please note that not every grout sold in stores is suitable for marble. Before applying grout, it is necessary to moisten the seams.
To apply grout, it is best to use mass application technology - it is applied to the entire floor and then distributed along the seams using a scraper with a rubber nozzle. After completing the operation, be sure to remove excess grout. And after the grout has completely dried, rinse the entire surface of the tile. In principle, this is where the installation of the marble floor is completed.
Combination with wood
The natural origin of natural stone and wood make it possible to effectively use marble and wood in the interior, creating harmonious and interesting interior compositions.
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In the “marble + wood” tandem, the dominant accent is created by wood, and natural stone emphasizes its natural beauty. Wood miraculously softens the heaviness of marble and creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the room.
Marble in a modern interior emphasizes the fashionable desire for space and minimalism. And if you combine them correctly, you can give the room an unusually stylish and harmonious look.
Tips for use
White marble (and indeed stone of any shade) in the interior is a fairly universal, but at the same time capricious material.
First of all, with all the advantages of this stone, you should not strive to make as much of it as possible. An excess of it in a room will create a “sterile” environment in which a person will feel uncomfortable.
Secondly, white marble products should be kept as simple as possible, especially the finishing. It suggests classical simplicity.
Thirdly, do not think that marble will not look good in small apartment spaces. On the contrary, you should use at least a few elements to expand the space. Even a small room will immediately seem more spacious.
Fourthly, rooms that are round or have many niches and corners are not very friendly with marble . If you are still very attracted to this stone, stop at small decorative elements.
