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Summary
About Marble
The use of marble dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures. Capable of bearing immense weight, marble was ideally suited for monolithic columns and supporting structures in public, private and religious buildings.
From the richly coloured red floor of basilica of Saint Paul in Rome to the walls of the Palace of Versailles, to the elaborately designed nave of England's Salisbury Cathedral, marble has been used in some of the world's most awe-inspiring buildings.
Although the word "marble" originates from the Greek, marmaros, meaning "a snow white and spotless stone" marble can be found in a rainbow of colours. And because no other stone offers the opportunity for refinement quite like marble, it has been the medium of choice for some of the world's greatest sculptors. The most famous, Michelangelo, carved David from a single block of marble.
The minerals that result from impurities gives marble a wide variety of colors. The purest calcite marble is white. Marble containing hematite has reddish color. Marble that has limonite is yellow, and marble with serpentine is green. Extremely pure calcite marble is used for most statues. This kind of marble is translucent-that is, light penetrates a short distance below the surface of the marble before it is reflected
Care and Cleaning
The marble piece that you have purchased is a wonderful investiment that will give you a many years of enjoyment. Marble stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will continue to keep it looking beautiful for many years to come.
Clean the marble surface with a few drops of neutral cleaner or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Use a soft cloth for best results. Too much cleaner used during cleaning may cause a film residue and cause streaking to occur on your marble sculpture. Never use products that containg lemon, vinegar or other acids on marble. Always rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Change the rinse water frequently. Do not use scouring powders or creams, these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface. In outdoor pool, patio or hot tub areas, flush with clear water and use a mild bleach solution to remove algae or moss.
Marble is a natural stone product and has a certain porosity. Therefore, after installation, it must be cleaned and sealed. ONLY impregnating sealers that are semi-permeable are accepted. Impregnators do not cover up the natural beauty of the stone and do not wear off like surface coating. We recommend using products from Stone Tech Professional for cleaning, sealing and maintaining natural stone countertops & grout. (Purchase Products)