Materials
Marble
A metamorphic rock of limestone origin, with spectacular veining.
In short
- Elegance and depth
- Sensitive to acids
- Polished is slippery when wet
Strengths
Elegance, depth, polished or honed finishes.
Points to watch
Sensitive to acids: lemon, vinegar, wine, limescale removers. Polished marble is slippery when wet.
Use
Interior floors and walls, bathrooms with a suitable finish.
Read also
Travertine
A limestone formed by spring deposits, recognisable by its pores. It comes filled or unfilled, honed, tumbled or brushed.
Quartzite
A quartz-rich metamorphic rock that looks close to marble.
Book-match
Two consecutive slabs from the same block, opened like a book, with veins that mirror each other. The signature wall.