By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2011-01-05 04:50:17 | Word Count: 664
Gray marble has been used for centuries as a flooring solution for kings and the wealthy. Today, it’s a stylish, durable option that will bring an element of elegance to any home. Whether your project is a foyer, hallway, bathroom, kitchen backsplash or some other application, gray marble can easily take your home renovation project to the next level.
Marble is related to limestone. It’s created when limestone is subjected to tremendous heat and pressure, changing the rock from limestone to what is recognized as marble. No two pieces of marble are the same, as its characteristic vein-like patterns are dependent on which minerals were present or absent during its formation. Because of that, marble can provide a totally unique look for any room in your home.
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Another benefit of marble is that it’s extremely low maintenance. It doesn’t require deep cleaning or special stain removing techniques the way carpet does. A simple broom to sweep up crumbs, and mop or dry cloth to clean up spills provides a quick and easily maintained flooring solution.
Although marble can be an expensive option, when you factor in how durable the material is, it’s actually quite affordable. When marble is installed properly, it can last a lifetime or longer. At the bare minimum, you can expect to get 2 to 5 times as many years out of a marble floor than one covered in carpet or hardwood. With a proper seal, it won’t stain or crack and will look as good as the day it was installed for decades.
Marble is also moisture resistant and dramatically less susceptible to staining than carpet or another flooring medium. Things like wine and grape juice won’t soak in and leave behind an eyesore that needs to be covered up with an area rug. Although marble isn’t stain proof, when stains are wiped up quickly virtually no trace is ever left behind.
Marble is also completely hypoallergenic and can provide the perfect floor for those prone to allergies. Marble’s hard surface doesn’t allow allergens to become trapped, and is easily cleaned and sanitized.
Even though marble can be cold underfoot in the winter, it can provide soothing cool comfort in the hot summer months. And, for those in really cold climates, some companies are offering floor heating systems. The systems are installed under the tiles and funnel water that warms the tiles to a constant temperature around 80 degrees. This can make it a little less difficult to get out of bed in the morning, as you’ll avoid that cold shock on your warm feet.
Wholesale marble suppliers can often offer you the best price on the gray marble of your choice. Companies like Stoneline Group often offer the highest quality stone imported from Turkey at the lowest possible prices. They have no minimum order requirements for the southern states, and will ship to anywhere in the world.
For a look at their gallery of projects, ideas for your own renovation, and to get started making your gray marble selection today, visit www.stonelinegroup.com.
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