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August 12, 2017 18:08

Liquid marble or traditional materials against artificial

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What you need to know about the properties of marble?

Natural marble resistant to weathering, easily machined, ground and polished.In construction it is used for walls, production of any parts of constructions and sculptures.Crumb of marble, which is obtained when it is processed, used for plastering work, the installation of mosaic floors and cement products.

Along with natural stone is in demand the so-called liquid marble.This material is almost completely mimics the natural.And he called liquid because it can be given any shape: it is made from the striking beauty countertops, sinks and other home furnishings.Their creation of natural stone would have left a lot of time and effort, because of what the price would be very heavy even for well-off people.

Marble has many advantages:

  • Unique hygienic and decorative properties.It has high ecological compatibility, porosity and the ability to "breathe."
  • ease and accessibility of treatment. Carrara marble is plastic, easily sanded and polished.
    Its structure is obtained a homogeneous, thanks to its uniform grain.This material is sufficiently durable and tough, so do not split upon impact, allowing carving of different forms.
  • excellent water resistance.Well suited for finishing pools, bathrooms, etc.
  • wide range of colors.Therefore, you can make slices of paintings and mosaics.
  • temperature resistance and cold resistance.It does not absorb moisture, so it is not afraid of low temperature, which can cause microcracks of frozen liquid.For this reason, it can be used not only for interior decoration, but also for facade works.Also, it does not affect the high temperature, therefore it is possible to make fireplaces etc. thereof
  • durability.All kinds of marble, with proper maintenance can be 100-150 years old.

But none of the material is not without drawbacks.And marble has its drawbacks:

  • is destroyed by exposure to hydrochloric acid and food.This feature prevents the production of interior parts, which subsequently can be contacted with an acidic medium.
  • Restrictions use marble for outdoor decoration.It is not necessary to use it in places where there is a high permeability.Stone quickly will become worthless and lose its luster.

Varieties natural marble

The following varieties of marble in color - white, beige, brown, yellow, pink, gray, red, green and blue.They differ according to the purpose and quality characteristics.

color of the stone depends on the combinations of impurities.Many colored marbles have rather bright color.

white marble - a very delicate material, contains almost no impurities and is easily processed.It is flexible and resistant to temperature fluctuations.It is used for interior decoration, not to expose it to adverse effects of atmospheric phenomena.

more resistant to any influences gray marble from which you can also make a variety of interior.It has more apparent porosity and not as fragile and delicate as white.It has a unique pattern and depth.This type of stone is suitable for finishing facades and interior decoration.It can be combined with other species, such as granite or slate.

colored marble, containing a lot of different impurities, has a broad palette of colors and textures.He defies almost no adverse effects, so it is considered a universal material that is perfect for any finishing work.

Species artificial marble

addition of natural, often used artificial material, fully simulates real.For example, marble gypsum, which has a small weight, strength and fire resistance.This allows you to build a lightweight efficient design.It is harmless, and its use in a residential area improves the microclimate, because it absorbs moisture and releases it when dry.

Another view - flexible marble. It is a new decorative material.It is environmentally friendly, since it consists of marble chips and acrylic polymers.Its flexibility and lightness are used for wrapping columns, arches, spherical objects.With it, the surface turns seamless and resistant to environmental effects.

Ground marble - finely divided mineral filler, which is produced by grinding white marble.It has the following properties - strength, low water absorption, little reactivity, low dye, white, UV resistance.It is used for the manufacture of paints, plastic products, fire retardant coatings, linoleum and paper.

Stone , formed on the bottom of the reservoir due to the release of calcium carbonate, popularly called travertine marble. This material is for properties similar to natural marble.But there are some differences - it's thermal properties and lower weight.It has a high water absorption, durability and frost resistance.Another advantage - ease in handling.Use it for decoration inside and outside buildings.

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