Elegant marble

Marble

Many people associate marble with luxurious, opulent rooms. But that need not be the case! Used thoughtfully, this noble stone, already used by the ancient Greeks, also has its place in your home and enhances it.

Formation and properties of marble

Marble is a metamorphic rock formed through the recrystallisation of limestone or dolomite under high pressure and high temperatures. It forms deep beneath the earth’s surface and mixes there with various minerals. These create its special range of colours and the typical veins that give every marble its unmistakable pattern. Pure marble, like that used by Michelangelo, is snow white. Marble also owes its effect to its texture and structure, which stand out more on a smooth surface than on a rough one. It consists of calcite crystals (calcitic marble) or dolomite (dolomitic marble). The name comes from ancient Greek: marmaros means “shining, gleaming”. Marble is a strong, robust stone that lasts for decades.

A wide choice of marble patterns

Marble offers a wide choice of colours. Thanks to small crystals in its structure, it comes in white, grey, black, pink, blue, red and even green. Because of its many patterns, it is popular worldwide and suits every design and material.

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Caring for marble

Marble surfaces do not need much effort, but compared with granite they need a little more care. A soft cloth, water or a mild cleaner are enough for cleaning. As a metamorphic rock, marble is constantly changing. It is particularly sensitive to acids, great heat, acid rain and the minerals in hard water. Some see this very change as part of its charm. If you do not want it, you can prevent reactions with suitable protective products. Sealing is especially advisable where coloured liquids may be spilt. Would you like to know more about care? Visit the Marnit showroom. We are happy to advise you and recommend the care that will keep your marble surfaces looking good and shining.

Versatile

Used creatively, marble brings shine and luxury to your home. This noble stone is suitable for walls and floors and also for furniture. Marble-clad columns look exclusive and enhance the whole room. Marble slabs are very well suited to flooring because they can be cut into many shapes and sizes. See for yourself how versatile this noble stone is.

Entrance and corridor

Guests should be impressed as soon as they come in, shouldn’t they? Marble graces the foyers of many prestigious buildings and is an elegant accent that never goes out of fashion. Clad outdoor or indoor stairs and the corridor floor and make a strong first impression.

Bathroom

In the Bathroom too, marble offers many possibilities. Marble floors, walls, shower or bath surrounds and washbasins make you feel morning and evening as if you were in an elegant spa. Current trends also favour marble in the bathroom, so your renovation will be bang up to date.

Window sills

Marble is a softer stone and more sensitive to moisture. We therefore recommend it mainly for indoorwindow sills. Finish your windows and rooms with window sills that catch the eye.

Marble partition wall

Open-plan layouts feel generous and spacious, but often lack privacy. Divide the space discreetly with marble partition walls. Clad a wall or column in marble, add a little marble decor and create a beautiful detail that will not go unnoticed.

Fireplace

Autumn is approaching, and with it the long evenings. What could be nicer than cosy hours in front of an open fire? Clad your fireplace with a piece of nature: a timeless Fireplace in white marble or a combination of wood and marble gives your living space a refined appearance. Marble stands for elegance, sophistication and timelessness. It can be combined endlessly and suits many styles. Choose marble and enhance your home!

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