Top 5 Things To Take Care While Purchasing Imported Italian Marble

When planning to remodel your home or office it can be an overwhelming experience as you must attend to every corner attentively in order to plan things properly. From the colour scheme of the house to the kind of furniture you want to choose and the linens or the flooring, you will have to pay equal attention to each detail and then mould it to your taste.

Now, we do understand that the decision is not so easy, especially when it comes to the choice of marbles. That’s where you need expert help and here, we give you some tips that you can consider while choosing the best marble for home renovation or when planning to build your new home or office.

Italian Marbles choices are many, but you need to narrow down the best options available in the market as per your requirements. From white, beige, grey, multicolour and black, there is a wide range of colours that you can choose from. Moreover, the natural stone comes in numerous patterns, which are all unique in their own distinct grains. So, when choosing high-quality marbles, we advise you to follow a plan.

Here’s our low down of 5 essential tips that will help you choose the right marbles.

#1: Quality

Marble, granite and onyx come from different areas of the world and the origin of natural stones plays a significant role in determining the quality of the stone you choose. When noting the quality of the marble check for cracks. Buying marbles that are 100% crack-free is highly recommended. This means when doing a QC, you should notice if the marble has traces of visible cracks. This is easy to spot by feeling the marble using your hand, in case it’s not visible in plain eyesight.

After this, check the aspect of filling. Italian Marbles do have a minor filling which is normal, however, the processing is the key and needs to be done well, or else it will show. Further, the base of the marble needs to be strong and if possible with minimal or no Pin holes (very small holes on the surface of polished slabs). Next in line is the thickness of the marble and the higher the thickness, the better but some materials are suitable even if they are 16mm thick.

So, whether you are looking at Italian Marbles like Carrara , Statuario , Bianco Lasa , or any other marble from Turkey, Greece or Spain, when purchasing marble, you should always buy the ones that have the minimum cavity, and filling and probably come without pin-holes.

#2: Quantity

When planning your interiors or exteriors, you should always map out the requirement of the space you are beautifying. This will help you give an answer to the basic idea of ‘why you need the marble for’. Additionally, this will allow you to plan the number of marbles you choose. Knowing exactly how much marble you need will help you budget your purchase better.

It is always prudent to purchase a 10 to 15% additional amount as compared to your carpet area requirement to account for wastage and also for skirting marble requirement.

E.g., If you need 5,000 sq. ft. marble, then it may not be possible that you may get all the material from the same lot. In this case, you may have to buy 2 lots that are very similar in appearance. Do not base your purchase decision on seeing only 2 Sample slabs check the full lot or ask your team to do the same to be able to balance and get the right quantity and quality for your purchase, as per requirement.

#3 Size

The next thing that you need to keep an eye on is the size of the marble Slabs you choose. Observing this step properly will ensure that you are picking a beauty that can truly celebrate your spaces and turn them into a glamorous nook. The size of the slab does matter; this is because many times very small size slabs will not be too appealing or lead to too many joints in the marble flooring. On the other hand, large size slabs may be logistically challenging to deliver up to your apartment if you are staying in high-rise towers. So, consult the expert and your interior contractor /interior designer will be able to guide you on the size of the slabs that will be apt for your home.

#4 Application

From feature walls to exquisite flooring, today natural stones and onyxes are widely being used for consoles, walls, flooring, bar counters, tabletops, bathrooms, and bedroom panels. Whatever the quality or variety you choose, be sure that it will only add magic to the spaces you choose to put them in. However, it is important to understand that not all stones are equal.

Hence, some are not suitable for certain applications. Thus, you will have to decide On climate conditions and other factors when defining the type of area where you want to lay the stone. For instance, applications for Granite and marble can differ significantly.

Eg. Certain marbles may not be suitable for some high-impact and open exposed areas. So, discuss all aspects with your stone consultant before narrowing on a type of stone that you will require based on its application etc.

#5 Colour

When choosing the right colours for the stones base your choice on the design theme and your liking. Lighter colours or colours from the earthy and neutral family can help you meet your flooring needs. However, you can play with pastel or other bolder colour and textures for your bedroom, study, etc. as that’s quite a trend. Coloured marbles can be used in contrast to the more pristine white ones to add that play of drama to your favourite corners. On the other hand, mulitcoloured marble can be used as highlighters for bathroom walls or for areas which need to stand out. However, when deciding the colours try to use marbles with book-match as it adds character to the flooring and enhances the longevity of the floors.

However, be very careful of the way you install the marbles. It can be laid on the surface with the help of adhesive chemicals instead of traditionally used cement mortar. In India, the varying climatic conditions can cause expansion and contraction in stones. Owing to this, stones are often filled with cement, but this may put the stones to develop cracks. Adhesives, on the other side, offer more grip and stability to the marbles. So, choose the right method based on the type of marble you pick and the condition it will have to face, round the year.

Marbles can easily transform your space and add a lot of soul and spirit to your four walks. They are bound to offer you exquisite beauty that will draw everyone’s attention. So, keeping these tips and ideas in mind, talk to us while selecting top quality marble for your spaces. We would be more than happy to assist you revamp and decorate your space beautifully with the marble touch!