The beauty and immortality of marble are two indisputable facts. Resorting to marble to furnish the home means choosing a note of lasting elegance. Private dwellings, public buildings and structures with specific functions also acquire value and prestige through the use of marble.
Antiqued marble fully fits into this groove, thanks to an incredibly fascinating intrinsic personality. Its lived-in look can lend character to rooms, giving them a rich aesthetic appeal.
Antiqued marble: how it is obtained
Qualcuno potrebbe non prediligere il marmo per un impatto visivo freddo, pur volendo però affidarsi al gran pregio di questo materiale. Si può ovviare al tutto scegliendo un effetto anticato che riconduce a pavimenti e rivestimenti che hanno fatto la storia. Un marmo anticato richiama infatti le antiche dimore di lusso, laddove ogni particolare era sinonimo di eleganza e lusso.
To achieve this particular effect, the marble is subjected to a special procedure, the so-called burattatura. Marmo, granito o travertino vengono inseriti in un macchinario speciale dove sono presenti acqua e specifici abrasivi. L’usura viene generata proprio dall’azione abrasiva grazie al rotolare delle marmette come per i sassi nel letto del fiume.
The result? A natural stone that is new but lived in to the touch and, therefore, rich in that much sought-after antique charm. For best results , the stone, format and variety must be carefully selected, taking care to order a sufficient quantity to cover any future shortages.
Antiqued marble: where to use it
Antiqued marble can be used both indoors and outdoors. Likewise, it can be used for poolside cladding or for staircases. In any case, the final effect will be that of a prestigious environment.
The bathroom also lends itself ideally to the use of antique marble, both for the walls and for the shower tray. Whether classic or more contemporary in style, the solutions are many and all interesting.
A further application involves hotels, not only with regard to flooring but also to furnishing accessories.
