Caesarstone has come out with 5 great new colors. These new colors are intended to duplicated what nature has created, marble. As mentioned multiple times on this blog, marble is a beautiful surface. But it requires attention and is hard to maintain. Although it does look beautiful it can be destroyed within a matter of years due to the staining and scratching. Caesarstone noticed that the their clients desired the natural beauty of marble and they set out to make a product which will hopefully satisfy their desire for marble. Below are pictures of the 5 new colors and a poll. We would greatly appreciate it if you could participate in it. We want to know if you think these new colors can be used as an option for marble. The new Caesarstone colors will not stain or scratch, therefore it might be a better option for many people. Let us know what you think! Do you think these stones look like marble??
**These pictures have been taken from Caesarstone.com**
Below is a video that details our production process here at Italian Marble & Granite. Before this technology, which is shown in the video, we used cardboard templates and cut granite by hand. Technology has definitely changed for the better!
When most people think of a solid surface such as granite they automatically think of a polished looking surface. But, there are different finishes that a stone can have. For example, most marbles we prefer to put a honed finish on because scratches are less noticeable. Honing is a process that we only do to marble.
This is a picture of a honed piece of marble.
Granites can also have a less polished look. This different finish is called antiqued. The antiqued finish has a leathered feel to it. The shine is gone and the stone looks lighter. Also, the antiqued look will also lessen the visibility of small veins through out the stone.
This is a picture of African Tapestry Antiqued. Notice the lack of shine.
These looks can calmer and not as bold as the traditional polished look. They look great and are a wonderful option if you want something a little different.
Lately marble, especially white marble, has been one of the trends of 2012. White marble is absolutely stunning in kitchens and bathrooms, but is it the best product to use?
We do not recommend marble for kitchens, bathrooms, or public bars. This is mainly due to the fact that marble is very porous. Therefore, wine, makeup, condiments, food, and more can stain the marble. Marble also scratches easily, so you cannot cut directly on it. So a kitchen that gets used very often, or a family with young kids should not necessarily have a marble counter top. BELIEVE US, we LOVE MARBLE. But, sometimes it is not very practical.
Now there are things that can be done, if marble is a necessity in your home. I will not deny that white marble is absolutely beautiful with dark cabinets, so if it is a “must have” there are somethings we can do. First we recommend that we hone your marble. Most counter tops are installed with a shinning finish, polished, but honing gets rid of the shine. The honed finish can hide the scratches easier. Also, we have a special sealer that can make the marble less porous. So, the ability for the marble to absorb wine, lemon juice, and etc are decreased. Applying the special sealer and honing the marble are not going to make the marble as durable as granite, but it will make it better.
Another option for people is to look at a granite that looks more like a marble or an engineered stone, such as CaesarStone. Although they may not be exactly what you are looking for they will be more durable.
