Ultimate Marble Science Guide: Common Types, Application Scenarios and Purchase Recommendations

Ultimate Marble Science Guide: Common Types, Application Scenarios and Purchase Recommendations
Marble is a natural stone favored by architects and designers around the world. Whether it is used for indoor floors, walls, stairs, or kitchen countertops and bathroom decorations, marble can show its natural texture and high-grade texture. But many customers often face various problems when choosing marble: Which one should I choose? Is it suitable for outdoor use? Will it be easily stained?
In this article, we will systematically introduce the basic knowledge of marble, common types, typical uses, and how to choose marble products suitable for your project.
What is marble?
Marble is a natural stone formed by the metamorphosis of limestone under high temperature and high pressure. It is characterized by fine texture, rich colors, natural texture, and the surface can be high-gloss polished or matte treated.
Common types of marble
The following are some classic marble varieties commonly used in the international market:
Carrara White
Color: white base + gray texture
Features: classic, durable, widely used in high-end residential and commercial spaces
Calacatta
Color: whiter base + bold gold or gray texture
Price is higher than Carrara, more suitable for luxury projects
Emperador Dark / Light
Coffee color, suitable for spaces with a strong business atmosphere
Volakas
White marble with lavender-gray texture, very popular in recent years
Black Marquina
Typical black base with gold texture, first choice for modern or luxury style
Common application scenarios of marble
Floor paving: especially suitable for villas, hotel lobbies, clubs and other spaces
Background wall: large area seamless splicing to create a visual focus
Stair treads & window sills: wear-resistant and textured
Kitchen countertops & islands: some marble can be used for countertops, but it needs to be treated with waterproofing
Bathroom sinks & Walls and floors: Create a SPA-level luxury feeling
How to choose the right marble?
See the application location
Please choose weather-resistant stone (such as granite) for outdoor use
You can boldly choose stone with special textures for indoor wall decoration
Consider texture matching
Dark stone is suitable for modern and business styles
White is more versatile and suitable for Nordic, simple, French and other styles
Budget range
Some imported stones (such as Calacatta) are more expensive
We can also recommend more cost-effective alternatives
Do you need to customize the size or parquet pattern
We support CNC processing, parquet, modeling grooving, back mesh and other processes to make marble the highlight of the space
Maintenance tips
Use neutral detergent to avoid strong acid corrosion
Perform anti-seepage treatment regularly to maintain the brightness of the stone
It is recommended to use a pad to avoid high temperature contact on the countertop
Summary
Marble is both a material and a life attitude. As long as it is properly selected and well constructed and maintained, it can accompany a space for decades without fading or falling out of date.
As a stone customization factory with rich export experience, we provide customers with one-stop solutions: material selection recommendation, drawing deepening, fine processing, export packaging and logistics arrangement, and professional docking throughout the whole process.