Marble Is One of the Weirdest Materials on Earth

Marble Is One of the Weirdest Materials on Earth

There are lots of building materials. But marble is not only one of the strongest, but also one of the most unusual. Take it from us: We work with marble every day. So we have learned a lot of weird but wonderful facts about this beautiful, yet strange, building material. For example, did you know that the marble you use for your flooring, countertops, or other surfaces can be really, really old? How old? The geological age of marble can extend back as far as 200 million years in some cas...

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Maintaining Marble a Cost-Effective Accounting Strategy

Maintaining Marble a Cost-Effective Accounting Strategy

In the long run, it's generally more cost-effective to care for your marble surfaces than replace them. Maintenance expenses can be allocated over a long period of time and built into your business budget. But replacement costs are a capital expense that can cause a big hit to the bottom line. Marble is one of the costliest building materials. Depending on the size and scope of its use, new marble purchase and installation can represent a considerable expense in a capital budget. But this...

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Ignore Your Marble at Your Own Peril

Ignore Your Marble at Your Own Peril

Because marble is a type of rock, it can last for a long time without any care or maintenance at all without showing any type of wear, dirt build-up, or damage, right? Wrong! Yes, marble is a rock that is mined from the ground. But it actually is one of the softer types of rock. And without regular maintenance and continual care, it will quickly start to deteriorate. And there's one more thing: Marble typically is quite expensive. So when you ignore your marble and let its care and mainte...

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Marble Grinding Sometimes Necessary

Marble Grinding Sometimes Necessary

Sometimes we encounter a marble surface that is in such bad repair that the solution is to simply grind down the surface layer to expose the cleaner, flatter marble below. This type of marble repair doesn't occur very often, but it's sometimes necessary in extreme cases. For example, marble flooring in high-traffic areas can develop wear patterns over time. Imagine a train station of a public building where thousands of people walk across a marble floor every hour. Now multiply that by hu...

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Marble May Not Be High Maintenance, But It’s ‘Some Maintenence’!

Marble May Not Be High Maintenance, But It’s ‘Some Maintenence’!

Some building materials require a lot of maintenance. Things like water effects, delicate woods, or glass walls or windows directly exposed to the elements require nearly constant care. Marble floors, countertops, and decorative elements don't fall into the "high maintenance" category. But they do require at least some maintenance and care in order to look their best. Marble flooring located in high traffic areas such as public buildings, institutions, or railway stations, needs to be cle...

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Advice from Experienced Marble Restoration Experts

Advice from Experienced Marble Restoration Experts

Have you recently purchased a property that includes marble floors, fixtures, or countertops that are in poor repair? Do you manage properties that require routine marble maintenance? Are you considering installing luxurious marble as part of new construction or renovation? Whatever your marble needs, Love Marble has you covered. Our experienced, knowledgeable marble experts can give you an estimate of how much it will cost to repair, restore, or install your marble regardless of its location...

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Get Expert Advice from the Marble Professionals

Get Expert Advice from the Marble Professionals

If you own a home or building with marble features such as flooring, wall-coverings, or fixtures, it's sometimes difficult to know what to do when something goes wrong. If your marble becomes stained, starts to crack, or suddenly starts to discolor, time is often of the essence. Unless you make the right decision fast, the problem can quickly get out of control. The problem is that most people know very little about marble. So it's practically impossible to make an informed decision quickly t...

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Luxurious Countertops Improve Looks and Utility

Luxurious Countertops Improve Looks and Utility

Most homeowners choose marble or granite countertops for their luxurious look. But they also can improve the way you use your kitchen. In addition to adding style, sophistication, and elegance to your kitchen, your marble or granite countertops offer a durable cutting surface that doesn't require an additional cutting board. Plus, they can stand up to extreme hot and cold temperatures better than traditional countertop surfaces like wood, vinyl, or laminates. Harder than Steel It's difficul...

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Don’t Wait to Repair Damaged Marble

Don’t Wait to Repair Damaged Marble

Marble is one of the most durable building and decorative materials on the planet. But that doesn't mean it's impenetrable. Like any rock, marble can be prone to chipping, cracking, staining, and other damage. When your marble becomes damaged, it's best to get it repaired as quickly as possible. Procrastinating marble repair can lead to bigger problems. Marble Repair The longer you wait to repair damaged marble, the bigger the risk that the problems are going to get bigger. Small chips that...

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The Difference between Marble and Granite

The Difference between Marble and Granite

Marble and granite are both hugely popular among homeowners today for kitchen and bathroom countertops, flooring, and even walls and decorative home elements. But the average homeowner typically can't tell the difference between these two luxury surface materials. The fact is there is a vast difference between marble and granite. And the one you should choose for your kitchen, bathroom, or another area of your home depends on a lot of different factors. The Essential Difference Both marble ...

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