Genuine marble is used on variety of table tops, such as coffee, dining, bar, kitchen table etc. It is a natural stone and mostly porous. It also comes in variety of colors and patterns and naturally very beautiful. In fact, some of the colors are very popular around the world, like the Italian, Indian and also the Brazilian. They are mostly used for flooring, kitchen, bathroom, staircase and hall. The mainly available colors are white, black & white, sunset red, lotus green, pink, beige, ivory, and many more.
Marble tops are mainly produced in combination of other materials as stand, such as metal, cast iron, aluminum, plastic etc. however, it is most suitably match with decorative wooden stands well. Therefore, most of the big and grandeur tables in home or hotel are made of marble tops with wooden stands. Nevertheless, most of the coffee tables are made with marbles only for both tops and stands.
The process of making a raw stone to a very beautiful product is quite simple but not necessarily easier. It is rather a very hard and dangerous job as it is simply too heavy! Stone mines are normally in a mountainous region. It is actually the mountain itself. Initially, a part of the mountain has to be blasted off by using dynamite and the boulders are collected on the valley, low ground. Thence it will be taken to the workshop where it will be cut into big slabs. The slabs will be eventually cut into sizes, waxed and polished.
In a big factory, all the processing jobs might be carried out by huge and advanced machine, but in a developing nation like China and India, all the processes are handled by workers with the help of certain small, semi-automated machine. However, whatever the type of machinery is in use, water is a must and used through the whole process. In fact, it is the only process of making things out of stone.
It is a porous material by nature, so, to avoid staining, an extra layer of coating is normally added on the surface before it is good for commercial uses.
Its beautiful, anesthetic and modern looks are mostly liked and appreciated by the people, yet many could be still put off by its heaviness. If that is not the concern for you, thence it could be the best possible choice for sure!
Simple Guide to Genuine Marble Furniture!