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MARBLE DEPOSITS IN INDIA

Wide deposits of marbles are found in India. States containing the maximum marble deposits are Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. Several new ranges are also being developed of this stone for the purpose of economic exploitation. The states practicing this include Sikkim, Maharashtra, Bihar, J&K, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. One of the prominent repositories of Indian Marble is Rajasthan. Major reserves of the marble stone are there in various districts of Rajasthan including Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Sirohi, Bundi, Pali, Ajmer, Alwar, Dungarpur and Banswara. Major varieties of marble include, Phalodi Pink, Indo- Italian, Jhiri Onyx, Forest Green, Makrana Kumari White and Makrana Albeta along with others. Gujarat comes next to Rajasthan when it comes to marble stone reserves. The districts including marble reserves are Panchmahals, Vadodara, Kachchh, and Bharuch. Deposits of these stones are also available in Guntur, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cud

MAJOR USES OF TRAVERTINE

The popularity of travertine has been spreading like a wildfire and we have taken up the task of familiarising you with many of the advantages and qualities of travertine as a building material. Being a great natural stone, travertine is suitable for both outdoor and indoor purposes. You can incorporate travertine in several ways in your household such as mentioned below. Erosion can be prevented on a hilly terrain with the formation of a retaining wall using different sizes of travertine pavers. Due to their porous and robust surface, they are ideal material for retaining walls. In order to add functionality and sophistication to a kitchen project (outdoor), Chiseled and Brushed travertine tiles are the best. One can even use travertine for fireplaces and hearths. Various sizes, colors and finishes are available in this material. For outdoor fire pits, Tumbled Travertine Pavers can be used. For walkways, tumbled surface of the Travertine Paver is pretty ideal. They can eas

MARBLE FRAMES- IDEAL GIFTING OPTION

Marble photo frames would surely make up for an amazing timeless piece of gift. Being a sign of royalty and luxury, the frames designed using marble are considered to be luxurious items for home décor. Gifting such exquisite hand crafted frames to your dear ones on special occasions can be a thoughtful gesture for sure. A few years ago marble photo encasements were available at some particular marble industry regions only, but these days you can easily get such stuff at home décor stores or at standard gift shops. Just like any other picture frame, marble ones are also available in various patterns and designs such as in landscape form, portrait form, multiple picture holders, double fold frames etc. Creativity knows no boundaries and the latest innovation in that respect is the incorporation of digital features in the regular picture frames. There are carved marble outings in the digital photo frames in which pictures move digitally. Hence, the combination of latest technology

BLACK MARBLE- A GREAT FLOORING OPTION

Marbles have always been regarded as wonderful options for architectural works and for flooring. They are randomly colored and are found in design-less states. Black and white marbles are two of the beautiful forms of this natural stone. The Taj Mahal is one striking creation made up of white marble. Shahjahan was the man behind the creation of this wonderful structure and it is also believed that he wanted to construct one more masterpiece, named Kala Taj using black marble. Although, a great option for sculpture, marble is quite popular as a flooring option these days. For lending that elegant and bossy touch to the interior of their official and personal construction, people opt for black marble. They are extensively used in washrooms, living room, kitchen, and offices. These marbles are heatproof which lends it durability and the black color of the stone keeps it stain free. Black marble is not much costly. You can be a bit experimental with your choice and can opt for contr

TRAVERTINE FOR BATHROOMS

It requires a lot of patience and a good eye when it comes to choosing a perfect tile for your bathroom out of a number of options. Natural stones such as granite or marble are beautiful but comes at a higher price, whereas, porcelain and ceramic are basically functional at a less price. Travertine can prove to be a good alternative. Travertine can give a classic and natural feel to your bathroom and can mix well with other natural materials. No two tiles can be same due to travertine being a natural substance. Travertine is sure to lend an attractive and unique appeal to your bathroom floor. Being a tough material, it will last for quite a long time, thus, saving your money for replacement of the same. However, it is a noteworthy fact that travertine tiles require more maintenance than any other substitute. They get stained easily owing to the light shades of color in which they come. Scratches can be easily spotted in the polished version. Various other exotic versions of trav

INDIAN AND ITALIAN MARBLE

With regards to ground surface, marble is thought to be a standout amongst other alternatives when contrasted with other deck materials. In any case, it is to a great degree fundamental to pick the correct sort of marble for your home. An exhaustive rundown has been set up to acclimate you with two of the best marble choices accessible, i.e., Indian marble and Italian marble. You can look at them two and choose which one suits your necessities in the best way. However, above all else, you must comprehend the fundamental distinction between the both. Italian Marble-quarried in Italy, it is exceedingly refreshing for its extraordinary shine and loans tasteful interest to the range where it has been utilized. You can undoubtedly get Italian marble in India. It comes in different surfaces and hues. •             The Statuario marble which is exceedingly esteemed and comes in white shading with gold or dark veins. •             Botticino marble which is brilliant in shading an

MARBLE FIREPLACES

Marble fireplaces have managed to maintain their popularity since decades due to their classic elegance, strength, fine quality, timelessness and beauty. They have always been one of the favourite pieces of designs for interior designers and architects. Marble is a great heat reflector, fire resistant and insulator. In any kind of indoor or outdoor settings they look classy, impressive, durable and sophisticated. They can provide a relaxing and soothing mood as these fireplaces are quite pleasing to the eyes. Branded marble fireplaces have been developed by various fireplace manufacturers. Their products are available in different styles, colors, modern features and mantles. You can also surf the internet at the comfort of your homes in order to check about such stuff online. The basic marble types available are micro, conglomerate and natural. Natural marble fireplace is crafted and polished using quarried marble sheets and is made up of 100 percent marble cut out. Micro marble fi