| ...y cultured/faux marble flooring stands outwhat sets cultured/faux marble apart from other materials, including natural stone, is its combination of innovation, quality, and performance. while natural marble floors are undoubtedly beautiful, they come with limitations such as high costs, susceptibility to damage, and intensive maintenance requirements. cultured/faux marble, on the other hand, offer... |
| ...s or "oylcloths" are first mentioned in britain in the beginning of
the eighteenth century. they were painted by humble housepainters and often
offered in the classical designs used for marble floors by the fashionable
architects of the day.
originally hand painted and stenciled, by the middle of the 18th century
floorcloths began to be printed with hand held wooden blocks. th... |
| ...side of paint, reinvented versions of the classic black hue are showing up
in key design elements - from faucets, to matte black appliances, to black
veined granite countertops, black windows and marble floors," says schlotter.
"the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to adding this misunderstood
neutral in the home."
... |
| ... vent fan on after showering and squeegee the walls after use.
use a doormat. place a mat outside your front door and another mat or rug inside. they'll absorb dirt and sand before it gets to your marble floors.
don't shy away from marble. caring for it is easy if you follow these simple rules. for more information for caring for marble floors and other stone surfaces, visit naturalstoneinst... |
| ... than the
whole-home marble styling of decades past.”
if you’re planning an upcoming home renovation, here are five tips for
incorporating the marble look.
make a grand entrance.
in the foyer, marble floors make a statement for visitors. adding marble to
the floor is a great option since it is traditionally a smaller space — meaning
more bang for the buck. marble also adds visual intere... |