Serpeggiante Marble, Italian Marble, Carrara Marble, Crema Marfil Marble
Serpeggiante Marble, Italian Marble, Carrara Marble, Crema Marfil Marble
Carrara marble is characterized by its distinctive white background and gray streaks. While it is whiter marble, more valuable. In fact, theCarraramarble has distinctive dark streaks is considered often a "junk" marble. The statuary marble, another white marble, is in fact a type of marble fromCarrara. It is 98 % calcium carbonate and often has few veins, making it desirable for the sculptures and statues. It is also sold under the names Statuario or Statuarietto.
Carraramarble is regarded worldwide as a luxurious stone and high end. It is used in both contemporary and traditional applications, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. The narrow strips placed horizontally marble give a modern touch to the kitchen splash plates. Large format tiles are polished marble main choice for a luxurious spa-style suites. The statuary marble is preferred by artists and sculptors. Blocks are carved blocks, hand and machine to manufacture moldings fireplaces.
Carraramarble is excavated from quarries in blocks weighing tons. Marble can be sold in this format or cut into boards or tiles of various sizes suitable for a range of residential and commercial projects. Marble can be treated to obtain a matt appearance, or polished so as to have a glossy surface. The statuary marble has a rich texture and shine that attracts artisans. You will usually be given a high polished finish.