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| − | Bring a little luxury into your home – get floored (and more) by natural stone
| + | What is Cultured Marble? |
| − | The value of natural stone
| + | What is Cultured Granite? |
| − | Everyone knows about the wonderful monuments, sculptures and artifacts that creative architects, artists and artisans fashioned from natural stone for Kings and Noblemen over the last 5000 years. But the latest technological advances have not only brought the beauty, richness and grace of natural stone right to the doorstep of more people across a broad spectrum of society, but also brought them closer to newer, more innovative yet practical applications.
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| − | The value of natural stone lies in its durability and strength, its ancient feel, timeless quality and aesthetic appeal. Additionally, it is eco-friendly, easy to maintain, and adaptable to any decor style. Usable throughout the interiors and exterior of any home, a combination of natural stones can create a unique statement and bring an aura of individuality to your home. Limestone and slate together, for example make an unusual garden path or exterior facade. | + | Warranty |
| | + | Cultured marble products are guaranteed for one year against defect in workmanship and materials. All caulk joints carry a one-year guarantee. During the warranty period, Bolfing Bros. Marble Inc. will at its option repair or replace any defective materials. |
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| | + | Use a good glass cleaner, furniture polish or foam to clean and polish cultured marble surfaces. The use of abrasive cleaners will void the warranty. Tap water temperature in tubs or lavatories should be adjusted to avoid extremes. Repeated exposure to extreme temperatures will void the warranty. Many items normally used in the bathroom, such as dyes and chemicals, hair care products, nail polish and polish removers, perfumes are potential hazards; and such spills should be wiped up immediately. |
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| − | Beautiful flooring and elegant stairways
| + | Never "park" a lighted cigarette on the edge of your sink; it will leave a burn mark that will need to be removed professionally. This type of abuse is not covered by warranty. |
| − | Nearly all natural stones create beautiful flooring and elegant stairways, adding a distinctive style and providing a backdrop to the decor of your home. Depending on your preferences and tastes, granite or marble is ideal for most areas of home, even the kitchen and bathrooms where you could choose non-slip varieties of white Italian marble or granite. Natural stone like slate is also usable, if you prefer, in areas like the shower, or around the tub. Along with limestone, slate is also is also suitable for any kitchen floor.
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| − | Natural floor tiles come in variety of sizes and thicknesses in varying qualities. You can choose between many colors, grains, finishing styles, add borders, create designs –the possibilities are endless for any look you want.
| + | Inspect all caulk joints every few months to insure no gaps have appeared. If caulk joints have separated, recaulk using a 100% silicone caulk and allow it to dry thoroughly before use. |
| − | Marble and granite wall claddings
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| − | Marble and granite wall claddings give you unique, easy to maintain interiors, where you can put your feet up and relax after a hard day’s work. You have to be careful about weight with stone exteriors, though, and use non-polish varieties to best protect the stone from weathering. Varying hues of slate on the outside walls can look stunning for a country feel, while limestone gives a more contemporary look. Granite or marble exteriors exude a quiet, yet sophisticated elegance.
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| − | Slate roofing
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| − | Slate roofing is very durable, lasting for years on end – many 1000 year-old buildings in India retain their original slate roofs and floors in remarkably good condition to this day.
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| − | Hearths and fireplaces
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| − | Granite and marble, once again, add a special touch to hearths and fireplaces with their rich texture and natural beauty shining through as they have done for millennia. Great as bar counters or vanity tops, they make your home elegant, especially when teamed with furniture like stools, coffee table tops, and shelves for decorative artifacts.
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| − | Due to its aesthetic appeal, hardness and easy maintenance and durability, granite is ideal for kitchen counters, but marble is a popular choice too. In the bathroom, granite and marble vanity tops, Jacuzzis, washbasins, tubs, and shower trays add a splash of luxury as you wash away the stresses and strains of your day.
| + | Although it is not necessary to "baby" your cultured marble and cultured granite surfaces, if you do experience any problems, call us first for service. Proper care and maintenance will provide years of function and beauty to your very durable cultured marble and cultured granite products. |
| − | In the garden
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| − | In the garden, you could use practically any natural stone. Granite pathways are popular, especially when complemented with granite lanterns or Japanese basins and sculptures. If you like marble, you could try dotting your garden with fountains, flowerboxes in marble, benches and sculptures for an elegant effect. Limestone pathways in softer earthy hues can add a touch of class, as does slate flagging. Garden walls in slate slabs for a different feel or decorating your patio in slate also adds uniqueness. You could even create an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue area using natural stone on the walls and floors as a backdrop.
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| − | Travertine and slate look very attractive outdoors, with slate around the pool area and the driveway. But nothing looks quite as imposing and distinguished as a nameplate in polished granite, particularly black granite.
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| − | Natural stone is affordable today
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| − | Newer innovations give rise to more varied applications everyday. The fact that natural stone is so affordable today makes it popular with homeowners and increasingly in commercial applications. Granite floors are in use at nearly every new airport, and in the facade and flooring of new buildings and commercial centers today. Most well known hotels also use granite, marble and other natural stones. Civic authorities, recognizing its aesthetic appeal, affordability and durability are beginning to use marble in public places like parks and as bases to streetlamps. Some sidewalks are now also constructed with natural stone.
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| − | Natural stone is here to stay. There are large deposits of it, and mining it does not deplete the environment or create hazardous waste. The fact that it offers so many benefits without major drawbacks coupled with its myriad applications encourage people to opt for it against other manmade alternatives, which pale in comparison to the malleability and timeless appeal of creation –natural stone.
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Use a good glass cleaner, furniture polish or foam to clean and polish cultured marble surfaces. The use of abrasive cleaners will void the warranty. Tap water temperature in tubs or lavatories should be adjusted to avoid extremes. Repeated exposure to extreme temperatures will void the warranty. Many items normally used in the bathroom, such as dyes and chemicals, hair care products, nail polish and polish removers, perfumes are potential hazards; and such spills should be wiped up immediately.
Never "park" a lighted cigarette on the edge of your sink; it will leave a burn mark that will need to be removed professionally. This type of abuse is not covered by warranty.
Inspect all caulk joints every few months to insure no gaps have appeared. If caulk joints have separated, recaulk using a 100% silicone caulk and allow it to dry thoroughly before use.
Although it is not necessary to "baby" your cultured marble and cultured granite surfaces, if you do experience any problems, call us first for service. Proper care and maintenance will provide years of function and beauty to your very durable cultured marble and cultured granite products.
