Greensborough Tile & Stone welcomes you to explore the many design possibilities now available for the first time in the Piedmont Triad Region. We are the area’s newest and most unique tile and stone distributor. Our 3100 square feet of showroom features everything from handmade tiles to Jerusalem Stone, tumbled
marble, a variety of travertines, beautiful ceramic floor/wall combinations, as well as the newest porcelain styles from Italy.
As a direct importer of tumbled
marble, Greensborough Tile & Stone offers the most popular sizes and colors at competitive prices. We stock 4”x4”, 8”x8”, and 12”x12” in Noce, Botticino, Chiaro, Rosso Verona, Giallo Reale, Verde Alpi, Scabas, and Nero Marquina. Other “specialty “ sizes are available in some colors including 1”x1”, 2”x2”, 3”x6”, 4”x8”, 16”x16”, 18”x18”, and 24”x24”.
Our extensive stone selection includes slates, granites,
marble, travertine, and
limestone. Inside our showroom, you’ll also find
marble and stone borders, accents, medallions, and other exciting stone design elements.
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 | | Marble | MARBLE: CHARACTERISTICS
This standard includes general information on the characteristics
and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems
associated with the material.
INTRODUCTION
Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite
(CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of
limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic
processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone
with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite
porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high
polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and
sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially
polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects
of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed,
is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is
readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the
actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the
acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds
react differently with marble and produce various by-products,
which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability
of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine
the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration.
Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the
other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid
attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the
brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red,
yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition.
TYPICAL USES
Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for
outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture
it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative
features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is
used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of
exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the
feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not
the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage
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