STORIE DI MATERIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Marble slabs are made of natural rock materials of sedimentary origin composed mainly of calcium
carbonate (CaCo3). Therefore the marble slabs may vary in appearance one with the others, presenting
small imperfections, veins, small holes, surface inequalities, differences in veins or shades.
The colour depends on the presence of mineral impurities (clay, sand, iron oxides, lime, flint
nodules) existing in granules or in layers within the original sedimentary rock or from the process of
metamorphosis of limestone free from impurities. As a natural material, it should be noted that
imperfections must therefore be considered not as defects but as structural characteristics of the
product itself, which make it unique and inimitable. The finish provides a sanding and polishing
process obtained by using the latest generation of diamond abrasives which gives the surface gre-
ater shine and durability and the matt or glossy appearance according to the choice. To obtain the
matt effect, 5 abrasive steps are required, for the glossy effect 8 steps are required. Every single
part of which the marble is composed, assimilates, in a different way, the working with the abrasi-
ves. Therefore the treated surfaces can present parts more or less polished, or parts more or less
matt. The marble, after being extracted from the quarry, must be treated with particular processes
to make it homogeneous, compact and solid.
FIRST PHASE:
- vacuum-packed
- transparent resin casting in the cracks
- pressing and cladding with multilayer wooden panels
SECOND PHASE:
- the marble stone is cut in slabs with diamond blades
- resin coating and screening with a glass fiber mesh on the side of the slab which is not visible and can not
be removed
- polishing / sanding (matt) on the side of the slab’s visible part
THIRD PHASE:
- the slabs are brought to the laboratory and are processed with CNC machines
- lastly there is always the hand of the craftsman for small finishes and the application of water-repellent
stain-resistant product
Marble has poor resistance to limestone and acidic substances which, even in small quantities, can affect their
surfaces and penetrate into the pores of the material, forming non-eliminable stains.
There are no products that can protect the natural surfaces, however a surface finishing treatment is available
(on request and with surcharge) by applying a polyester lacquer (glossy or matt) which however slightly changes
the natural appearance of the product.
MAINTENANCE:
For a correct maintenance and a long life of marble, we suggest to proceed to the immediate removal of liquids
and stains, simply using a damp and soft cloth.
For ordinary maintenance, it is enough to clean the surfaces with water and neutral products: do not use
absolutely solvents, abrasive materials or aggressive liquids.
THE FOLLOWING IMAGES ARE PURELY INDICATIVE AND THE COLORS OF MARBLES CAN VARY ACCORDING
TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
MARBLE COLLECTION
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