All You Need to Know About Italian Marble

Look and Feel: 

• Italian marble has a beautiful crystal-like look and shine with a high lustre.
• These kinds of natural marble are available in various colours along with natural pattern patterns.

Durability and Strength: 

• The thickness of Italian marble varies between 18 and 20 millimetres in size.
• A thin sheet of nylon is utilized as a backing for this particular marble to give it additional strength.
• Additionally, Italian marble has to be treated with epoxy resins and matching pigments to boost the strength of the stone, and one side of Italian marble is always polished to hide chemicals.

Maintenance:

• Italian marbles tend to lose their lustre after some time. This is why it needs to be polished to maintain its original sparkle. Polishing marble can be accomplished by using carborundum stone or Tin oxide.
• The liquid spills on the marble need to be cleaned promptly.
• The regular cleaning of Italian marble involves using a mild detergent or mild cleaners specifically designed for marble.
• Since marble is a soft stone, it should not be cleaned. Italian marble must be sealed using impregnating sealers that create an impervious and stain-resistant surface.

Applications:

• Italian marble can also be extensively used to make flooring, wall cladding, and countertops. Because the marble is soft, heavy furniture shouldn’t be pulled across its surface, as this can cause scratches. Be aware that improper installations of the marble floor can result in permanent and deep cracks.
• Marble is an impervious stone that can be stained, so it is best not to use it on kitchen countertops. Marble is prone to being stained and etched from acidic substances such as vinegar sauce, citrus juices, lemon juices, wine, etc.

Cost: 

• As Italian marble is imported from Italy, it is costlier than other local marble.
• In addition, skilled craftsmanship is needed to install Italian marble, particularly the intricate work of marble.