At Love Marble, we work with marble every day. We clean marble, install marble, repair marble, and even polish marble pretty much on a daily basis. You could say we are obsessed with marble! We genuinely love marble. That's why we named our business Love Marble. So when it comes to learning more about marble, we are always all ears. Here are some strange and unusual facts about marble that we have picked up over the years that help us appreciate this luxurious and attractive decorating sto...

Marble is one of the most durable materials on earth. It's also completely natural, inherently luxurious, and totally unique. No two marble floors will ever be the same. If you want to make a statement about your home, your business, or even yourself, consider installing a spectacular, gorgeous marble floor where people can't miss it. Marble Flooring - First Impressions Count Regardless of the type of business you are in, the initial impression you make with new customers or clients define...

Marble is one of the hardest decorative surfaces available today. Ironically, it's also one of the most temperamental. When you have marble floors, countertops, or other surfaces in your home or business, you can expect many years -- or even decades -- of service without any problem whatsoever. But when something goes wrong with your marble -- such as a crack, a chip, or a tough stain you just can't wipe out -- it's usually time to call the professionals. Maintaining Marble - Controlling ...

There are some building materials that aren't built to last. Cheap products like wallboard, all-purpose carpeting, tin siding, and cinder block are essentially disposable after just a couple of years of use. If cheap, easily replaceable materials become damaged, worn, or outdated, you can simply replace them. That's one of their biggest appeals. But not marble, which is one of the most durable -- and costly -- building materials available today. Unless you have unlimited resources, your proba...

If you are considering adding marble flooring to your existing home or new construction, there's a lot you need to know. Marble is one of the oldest and most popular flooring materials because of its beauty and durability. But today there are so many different types and styles of marble to choose from that newcomers to the marble flooring world are often left a little overwhelmed. At Love Marble, we have worked with every type of marble imaginable. So we have a lot of knowledge about which ty...

There are a lot of companies that deal with flooring, wall coverings, and other decorative surfaces. In the tri-state area alone, you can literally choose from several dozen businesses that can clean, repair, and maintain your countertops, floors, or walls. But there is only one -- Love Marble -- that specializes exclusively in marble surfaces. Marble is unlike any other material you can use for your walls, floors, or countertops. So when you need to maintain, clean, or repair it, you should ...

A lot of homeowners and some business owners think they don't have to pay for a professional marble cleaning service. Instead, they try to do marble cleaning and maintenance on their own. They often live to regret this decision. Marble is one of the most beautiful and luxurious surface materials in the world, which is why it's used for floors, walls, columns, countertops, and even some of the world's most famous statues. But marble is also one of the most temperamental surface materials. I...

Marble is one of the strongest, most durable surfaces in existence. It is denser than wood, more chip-resistant than concrete, and tougher than tile. But even marble won't last forever. While it can remain unblemished and pristine for decades compared to other materials, eventually the wear and tear or normal use will cause cracks and stains, create wear patterns, and otherwise damage your marble.   A Long-Term Investment Marble isn't cheap. You are going to pay for quality. And when you m...

Marble is one of the hardest, most durable materials on earth, which is why it is used for high traffic areas like lobbies, entryways, and public buildings. But not even marble is indestructible. Over time, it can become worn, cracked, stained, or chipped. Repairing and maintaining marble can help prolong its already long life. It also can help prevent accidents. Here are five ways to tell when your marble may be in need of repair or maintenance.  Accident Reports - Repair or Maintenance...

New York City is the biggest city in the US. It's also the most sophisticated and glamorous. Just ask anyone who lives or works here. One of the thing that makes New York one of the world's most prestigious cities is its buildings. Manhattan features thousands of skyscrapers, including some of the most famous buildings in the world. Early 20th Century architectural masterpieces such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building stand side by side with modern marvels such as the Ci...