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What is Marble?
- 14th January 2016
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble
No CommentsAfter granite, marble is the most popular natural stone for use in home countertop and floor design, and just as timeless. Marble has been a popular material for both sculpture and architecture for millennia, thanks to both its enduring strength and luminous beauty. What makes marble so special? It’s probably the way it reflects light,
Your Stone Countertop Bathroom Guide
- 17th October 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble, Granite, Granite Countertops
Bathroom design is your chance to get creative, excited, and have fun! A bathroom is like a design secret inside your home, and you want your guests to be surprised and delighted when they find it. Granite Marble Specialties is the go-to countertop fabricator in the Pacific Northwest, and we’d love to help you create
Marble as a Medium in Art and Architecture
- 31st May 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble
A look at the architectural and sculptural uses of marble as a medium in art and antiquity and the legacy a stone like marble carries with it.
A Brief Guide to Choosing a Granite Countertop Color
- 2nd May 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble, Granite, Kitchen Remodel Trends
Here’s a brief guide to choosing the best natural stone countertop for your home, your style, and your personality that you’ll love for years to come.
Granite vs. Marble: How Do They Compare?
- 20th March 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble, Granite
Marble and granite are both naturally occurring stone, but with striking differences that matter in your home design or remodel.
A Guide to the Different Types of Marble
- 1st April 2014
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble
While similar, there are different types of marble used in home remodels or designs. This guide explains a few major ones you’re likely to encounter.
The Strength and Hardness Ratings of Granite and Marble
- 14th March 2014
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble, Granite
Both seem strong, but hardness ratings for granite and marble differ, which factors into your design. Avoid surface scratches with the right material.
History of marble
- 20th November 2013
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble
Marble has long been associated with stunning Greek architecture or sculptures, but the true history of marble reveals some surprising uses and facts.