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		<title>Terrazzo &#8211; Vianello</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In July 2024 we visited the Vianello family in Venice. The family produces the famous Terrazzo by pure manual labour. Terrazzo has been in use for centuries, mostly for manors and castles or public spaces of particularly high splendour. Terrazzo combines small marble (or other natural stones or glass) and cement (or similar binding material) [...]]]></description>
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In July 2024 we visited the Vianello family in Venice. The family produces the famous Terrazzo by pure manual labour. Terrazzo has been in use for centuries, mostly for manors and castles or public spaces of particularly high splendour.



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<p>Terrazzo combines small marble (or other natural stones or glass) and cement (or similar binding material) into an aesthetic mix typically used for pavings, both indoors and outdoors. Irregularities of the surface are removed by honing or polishing procedures, which usually remove 3-5mm of the surface to fully flatten it out.</p>



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<p>There are no limits to creativity – the range covers everything from colourful, chaotic patterns to regular, symmetric geometric shapes, which, of course, are more complicated to produce because they need to be laid out first before they can be surrounded by the well-known irregular mix of marble.</p>



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<p>The work itself is highly complex, requring a lot of know-how of natural stone, a trained eye for beauty, and love and attention for and to details. As mentioned above, the Vianello family uses only manual labour, and their Terrazzo has a ratio of 70:30 in terms of marble vs. cement – much higher than the usual machine-made ratio of 50:50. The result is an epitome of beauty, lasting for centuries, literally.</p>



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<p>The family loves their art and trade, and naturally they are fully booked well ahead into and until the end of the year. Nevertheless we hope that some of our clients who equally appreciate Terrazzo will eventually find their way to Gabriella, Giorgia, Stefano, and Marco. You can visit their website at <a href="https://www.vianellopavimenti.it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.vianellopavimenti.it</a>.</p>



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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wie reinigt man Marmor am besten?Marmor ist ein wunderschöner Stein, und die Freude über seine Ästhetik ist groß, wenn man bedingt, das eigene Haus damit auszustatten. Fliesen, Wandverkleidungen, Arbeitsplatten &#8211; der Möglichkeiten gibt es viele. Aber wie hält man den Marmor instand? So schwierig ist das gar nicht: Tägliche PflegeDie regelmäßige Pflege ist wichtig, auch [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Wie reinigt man Marmor am besten?</strong><br />Marmor ist ein wunderschöner Stein, und die Freude über seine Ästhetik ist groß, wenn man bedingt, das eigene Haus damit auszustatten. Fliesen, Wandverkleidungen, Arbeitsplatten &#8211; der Möglichkeiten gibt es viele. Aber wie hält man den Marmor instand? So schwierig ist das gar nicht:</p>

<p><strong>Tägliche Pflege</strong><br />Die regelmäßige Pflege ist wichtig, auch täglich, wobei hier nicht die Rede von stundenlangen Putz-Sessions die Rede ist, nein: Halten Sie den Marmor einfach grundsätzlich sauber, damit haben Sie schon fast gewonnen. Besonders, wenn Sie etwas verschütten (Marmor hat wirklich eine Säure-Aversion) &#8211; gleich weg damit. Für das tägliche Reinigen genügt es, unmittelbar auffallende Verschmutzungen einfach mit einem Tuch oder warmen Wasser zu entfernen. Sie können auch spezielle Marmor-Reiniger verwenden (ohne Säure o.ä.), wichtig ist nur, dass Sie den Marmor trocken hinterlassen &#8211; anhaltende Feuchtigkeit oder stehendes Wasser kann zu Flecken oder Farbveränderungen führen.</p>

<p><strong>Fleckenbehandlung und Kratzer</strong><br />Je schneller Sie Flecken entfernen, umso nachhaltiger ist diese Behandlung, da die Verunreinigung nicht tiefer in den Stein eindringen kann. Essensreste können Sie beispielsweise mit einer Lösung aus ca. 12% Wasserstoffperoxid und ein paar Tropfen (wirklich nur ein paar &#8211; Ammoniak in zu starker Konzentration ist schädlich!) Ammoniak entfernen. Für gröbere Verunreinigungen jedoch empfiehlt sich in jedem Fall ein eigener Marmorreiniger. Kleinste Kratzer können in der Regel sanft mit feinster Stahlwolle entfernt werden (man muss aber dazu sagen: Das ist eine eine D.I.Y. Lösung), schwieriger wird es, wenn die Kratzer richtig sichtbar sind. Auch hier können Sie aber noch zum Beispiel mit einem Flex Polierer eingreifen &#8211; entsprechende Diamantschleifpads mit einer Körnung bis zu 800 (auch 1500 ist möglich, der Effekt ist aber fast nicht mehr sichtbar) regeln das Problem. Allerdings erfordert der Einsatz derartiger Mittel entsprechende Übung, da Sie ungeübt zwar den Kratzer entfernen (auspolieren), aber auch Polierkreise am Stein hinterlassen.</p>

<p><strong>Regelmäßiges Versiegeln</strong><br />Regelmäßiges Versiegeln erkauft Zeit: Wenn Sie nicht sofort bemerken, dass Ihr Marmor verschmutzt wurde, kann die Verunreinigung bei einer Versiegelung nicht so rasch so tief in den Stein eindringen. Es gibt zahlreiche Möglichkeiten der Versiegelung, wir beraten Sie gerne. Beachten Sie, dass Sie beim Versiegeln von Arbeitsplatten auf entsprechende Verträglichkeit (für Sie und Ihre Familie) achten.</p>

<p><strong>Natürlicher Schutz</strong><br />Es gibt zahlreiche natürliche Methoden, Ihren Marmor zu schützen, ein paar davon aufgezählt: Verwenden Sie Läufer auf häufig benutzten &#8220;Gehwegen&#8221; (achten Sie jedoch auf die Reinigung besonders der Randstellen) und Untersätze unter den Füßen schwerer Gegenstände oder von Gegenständen, die dazu neigen können, die Standfläche durch Ausschütten zu verschmutzen (Essteller, Gläser, &#8230;). Vermeiden Sie es, schwere Gegenstände über den Boden zu ziehen, um Schleifspuren zu verhindern. Diese und ähnliche Schutzmechanismen garantieren, dass Sie oft erst gar nicht in die Verlegenheit problematischer Reinigungsnotwendigkeiten kommen.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Die Frage &#8220;Marmor oder Granit&#8221; wird oft gestellt und kann zu durchaus heftigen Diskussionen zwischen den Vertretern der beiden &#8220;Lager&#8221; führen. In Wahrheit ist es aber ganz simpel: Die erste Frage muss lauten: Welchen Zweck soll der Stein erfüllen? Natürlich stellen wir Ästhetik gerne über Pragmatik oder Praxistauglichkeit, aber wir dürfen dabei nicht vergessen, dass [...]]]></description>
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<p>Die Frage &#8220;Marmor oder Granit&#8221; wird oft gestellt und kann zu durchaus heftigen Diskussionen zwischen den Vertretern der beiden &#8220;Lager&#8221; führen.</p>

<p>In Wahrheit ist es aber ganz simpel: Die erste Frage muss lauten: Welchen Zweck soll der Stein erfüllen? Natürlich stellen wir Ästhetik gerne über Pragmatik oder Praxistauglichkeit, aber wir dürfen dabei nicht vergessen, dass ein Stein, der den realen Nutzungsbedingungen nicht standhält, sehr schnell auch seine Ästhetik verliert.</p>

<p>Die Unterschiede der geologischen Beschaffenheit möchten wir hier nicht vertiefen, aber deren Konsequenzen in der Praxis darlegen: Granit ist wesentlich härter (und damit prinzipiell aufwendiger zu bearbeiten) und widerstandsfähiger als Marmor. Im Gegenzug wiederum sind beim Marmor die Farbspiele intensiver, die Kombinationsmöglichkeiten und vielleicht auch das Einsatzspektrum reichhaltiger.</p>

<p>Wann also Marmor, und wann Granit? In Stein sind sie nicht gemeißelt, diese Regeln, aber grundsätzlich sollte man Granit dort in Erwägung ziehen, wo es wirklich zu einer sehr intensiven Belastung des Steins kommt und die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Bestandsdauer eine große Rolle spielen, so zum Beispiel an öffentlichen, stark frequentierten Plätzen (natürlich gibt es hier auch Ausnahmen, wir finden Marmor als Straßenpflaster genauso auch in 2,000 Jahre alten Bauten, die noch heute Bestand haben) oder zum Beispiel in Küchen, besonders, wenn wirklich viel gekocht wird.</p>

<p>Granit hat den Vorteil, pflegeleichter zu sein. Natürlich prädestiniert ihn dies zum Einsatz unter extremeren, wie oben genannten, Bedingungen. Im privaten Bereich (Wohnung, Haus, Villa, &#8230;) kann man sich aber durchaus überlegen, Marmor auch dort zu verwenden, wo man ggf. eher Granit erwarten könnte, also für Außenterrassen, Arbeitsflächen, etc. &#8211; immer unter Berücksichtigung des Umstands, dass Marmor mehr Pflege benötigt. Für Skulpturen und künstlerische Noten ist Marmor sicherlich die &#8220;einfachere&#8221; Wahl, nicht nur der Ästhetik wegen, sondern v.a. aufgrund der leichteren Bearbeitung.</p>

<p>Schlussendlich ist die Entscheidung bei Großprojekten oft eine Frage des Ausgangs der Kosten-Nutzen-Rechnung, da es hier um große Mengen, intensive Nutzung und auch Wartung geht. Im privaten Bereich kann und darf der Frage &#8220;Was gefällt mir besser?&#8221; mehr Gewicht verliehen werden &#8211; solange man die Grundsatzfrage des Zwecks nicht aus den Augen verliert.</p>

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		<title>Thasian Marble</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even Seneca already praised the marble from the island of Thasos in Greece, naming it “marmor Thasium”. The marble from Thasos has been quarried since the 5th century BC, and is often pure white and coarse-grained, with resplendent crystals. The location makes it easy to be transported by ship, and the blocks to be obtained [...]]]></description>
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<p>Even Seneca already praised the marble from the island of Thasos in Greece, naming it “marmor Thasium”.</p>

<p>The marble from Thasos has been quarried since the 5th century BC, and is often pure white and coarse-grained, with resplendent crystals. The location makes it easy to be transported by ship, and the blocks to be obtained can be of considerable size.</p>

<p>A specific characteristic is that these white marbles are of dolomitic nature, making them somewhat more durable and resistant to acid attacks. At the same time, calcitic Thasian marbles are also available, being quarried in other locations and featuring a more greyish white, sometimes veined, colour pattern.</p>

<p>Thasian marble has a wide range of uses: Cladding, tiles, and linings, as well as decorative and monumental applications such as sarcophagi and statues.</p>

<p>Political instability forced the closure of marble extraction in the 7th century, and they remained closed for an extended period until commercial exploitation recommenced late in the 20th century.</p>

<p>Kallisthos offers both snow white and greyish white marble from Thasos for your projects!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Athens, Greece Date built: 447 &#8211; 438 BC (decorations continued till 432 BC) Height: 18 m Base Area: 69.5 x 30.9 metres Dedicated to: Goddess Athena Material: Marble and limestone Located on the Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon was built in the age of Pericles between 447 and 432 BCE and was dedicated to the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Location: Athens, Greece</p>

<p>Date built: 447 &#8211; 438 BC (decorations continued till 432 BC)</p>

<p>Height: 18 m</p>

<p>Base Area: 69.5 x 30.9 metres</p>

<p>Dedicated to: Goddess Athena</p>

<p>Material: Marble and limestone</p>

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<p>Located on the Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon was built in the age of Pericles between 447 and 432 BCE and was dedicated to the Goddess Athena. It was constructed to show the world the power of Athens as leaders of the coalition of Greek forces after defeating the Persian armies of Darius and Xerxes. It was also used to house the statue of Pheidias. After its construction, the temple was used for more than a thousand years. Even after the effects of time, explosions, pollution damages and looting, it still stands tall today in the city of Athens, a magnificent testimony to the glory and success the city has endured throughout its time.</p>

<p>The Parthenon became the largest Doric Greek temple. It integrated the two architectural styles of Doric and newer Ionic. The temple spread to a 30.88 by 69.5-meter ground coverage and was constructed using the 4:9 ratio in many ways. The space between the columns with respect to their diameter, the height of the whole building as compared to its width, and the width of the inner cella in relation to its length are all designed according to this ratio. The brilliant architects of the time realized that anything perfectly straight of this magnitude would seem curved from afar. To cater to this problem and give the illusion of perfectly straight and symmetrical lines, the columns bend slightly inwards. This also provides an impression of a lifting effect on the structure, making it seem lighter than what the building materials portray. Adding to this, the stylobate of the temple&#8217;s floor is slightly curved and rises from the centre. The columns also thicken ever so slightly at the centre, and the four corner columns are imperceptibly wider than the rest. All of these traits contribute to its incredible grand and symmetrical appearance and give the impression of it being perfectly straight.</p>

<p>The columns were made of Pentelic marble, whereas the foundations were made of limestone. These columns were Doric with 8 in number when seen from the front and back and 17 from the sides. This was unusual as the more traditional design was six by 13 Doric arrangement. In the interior, the cella was outlined by six columns at the front and back. A grand door leads to this space with decorations lined with bronze, ivory and gold. It consisted of two rooms, the smaller of which, was supported with four columns and was used as the city&#8217;s treasury. The larger room housed the statue and was surrounded by columns on three sides. The roof of the temple was made from cedar wood and marble tiles. Palms and figurines towards the corners decorated these. The edges of the roof also incorporated lion-head shaped water spouts for drainage.</p>
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		<title>10 Different Colours of Marble</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Marmor kommt in so vielen Farben vor, dass eine Entscheidung für oder gegen eine davon oft sehr schwer fällt. Einige Farben haben charakteristische Eigenschaften (wohl natürlich auch aufgrund der Herkunft des Marmors), ein paar Beispiele finden sich nachfolgend. Weißer MarmorWeißer Marmor ist nicht nur wunderschön und elegant, sondern verleiht dem Raum auch mehr davon, nämlich [...]]]></description>
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<p>Marmor kommt in so vielen Farben vor, dass eine Entscheidung für oder gegen eine davon oft sehr schwer fällt. Einige Farben haben charakteristische Eigenschaften (wohl natürlich auch aufgrund der Herkunft des Marmors), ein paar Beispiele finden sich nachfolgend.</p>

<p><strong>Weißer Marmor</strong><br />Weißer Marmor ist nicht nur wunderschön und elegant, sondern verleiht dem Raum auch mehr davon, nämlich Raum. Dazu ist er ideal, um die Umgebung ein wenig aufzuhellen, was ihn für enge oder dunkle Räume prädestiniert (aber natürlich nicht ausschließlich). Weißer Marmor kombiniert auch gut mit anderen Marmorfarben, sodass sich sehr gut Muster erstellen lassen. Weißer Marmor wird in vielen Gegenden abgebaut, zu den bekanntesten gehören sicherlich Carrara und Thasos, und seine Einsatzgebiete sind sowohl der Innen- wie Außenbereich.</p>

<p><strong>Cremefarbener/beiger Marmor</strong><br />Beiger Marmor ist vermutlich der Marmor mit den größten Variationen und Schattierungen. Beiger Marmor ist dezent luxuriös und erwärmt das Ambiente. Schöne beige Marmorarten finden sich oft in Spanien, und auch hier gilt generell, dass sich der Marmor sowohl für Anwendungen im Freien als auch im Inneren eignet.</p>

<p><strong>Schwarzer Marmor</strong><br />Diese Farbe wird oft als jene mit dem luxuriösestem Glamour verbunden, wobei er nichtsdestoweniger auch als zurückhaltend empfunden wird. Die Farbe bedingt natürlich, dass die Räumlichkeiten sehr großzügig bemessen sein sollten, soferne er nicht gleich im Außenbereich eingesetzt wird. Kein reiner schwarzer Marmor, aber dennoch wunderschön, ist Damasta &#8211; er ist weiß veniert, widerstandsfähig und für alle Applikationen geeignet.</p>

<p><strong>Roter Marmor</strong><br />Rot ist eine starke, warme Farbe, die sehr viel Präsenz erzeugt. Das Einsatzgebiet will daher gut überlegt sein. Ton in Ton oder als Akzentsetzer geeignet vermittelt er mehr als nur einen Hauch von Luxus. Ein bekannter Vertreter roten Marmors kommt wieder aus Spanien, der Rojo Alicante.</p>

<p><strong>Blauer Marmor</strong><br />Diese Farbe ist ebenfalls sehr intensiv und tief, weshalb die Anwendungen vorzugsweise im Akzentbereich liegen: Arbeitsplatten, kleinere Wandverkleidungen, Waschbecken, etc. Bateig Azul sei als ein namhafter Vertreter dieser Farbe genannt.</p>

<p><strong>Brauner Marmor</strong><br />Brauner Marmor, ähnlich wie beiger Marmor, ist sehr versatil und eignet sich für zahlreiche Anwendungen &#8211; ebenfalls innen wie außen. Mit ihm lassen sich auch große Flächen verkleiden, die Varianten der Schattierungen erlauben den Einsatz sowohl in hellen als auch dunklen Räumen. Und wir sind wieder in Spanien: Dark Emperador ist ein typischer brauner Marmor.</p>

<p><strong>Rosa Marmor</strong><br />Einer der bekanntesten Vertreter ist hier sicher Rosa Aurora aus Portugal, der auch in vielen Farbspielen vorkommt. Diese erinnern immer an den Himmel zur Zeit der Morgenröte oder des Sonnenuntergangs. Zumeist finden wir Rosa Aurora im Innenbereich als Boden- oder Wandfliese.</p>

<p><strong>Gelber Marmor</strong><br />Diese Farbe sticht naturgemäß wieder stark hervor &#8211; wobei wir auch große Flächen und Räume finden, die vollständig mit gelbem Marmor verkleidet sind &#8211; Spanish Gold ist ein berühmter Vertreter. </p>

<p><strong>Grüner Marmor</strong><br />Die Leuchtkraft grünen Marmors fokussiert natürlich die Blicke, verdunkelt aber gleichzeitig den Innenraum, weshalb er meistens in kleineren Räumen, zum Beispiel Badezimmern, zur Anwendung kommt. Ein eleganter grüner Marmor ist beispielsweise der Marmor aus Tinos in Griechenland.</p>

<p><strong>Grauer Marmor</strong><br />Grau gehört zu den beliebtesten Farben bei Marmor, es sind natürliche Töne und Schattierungen, die zurückhaltend und dezent wirken und sich gut für Kombinationen eignen. Es gibt zahlreiche Abbaugebiete, sodass sich für alle Anwendungsgebiete ein grauer Marmor finden lässt. Aus Griechenland kommt beispielsweise ein grauer Nestos, der durch zarte, parallel Venierung besticht.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is one thing to have so many different types of beautiful marble in stock. Still, only when seen ‘in action’, i.e. in a real project, its full beauty will be brought out, the way nature and architecture form a symbiosis that is more than its individual parts. Below you will read a little bit [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is one thing to have so many different types of beautiful marble in stock. Still, only when seen ‘in action’, i.e. in a real project, its full beauty will be brought out, the way nature and architecture form a symbiosis that is more than its individual parts.</p>



<p>Below you will read a little bit about a real-life, hands-on example of how three types of different marbles have been used to beautify a small area in front of the entrance of a family home in Vienna &#8211; the blog picture on top shows the top view from the first floor.</p>



<p>This area is about 8m<sup>2</sup>&nbsp;in size facing NE with sunlight coming during the sunrise/morning hours and then again in the late afternoon and during sunset. A lot of trees from the surrounding garden provide cool and shadow during hot summer months. The terrace serves a dual purpose: beautifying the entrance area of the house, and providing a small relaxation area during the summer heat.</p>



<p>The marble tiles are laid out in a Greek pattern on top of a concrete foundation and screed, mixing Damasta and Argureios Helios and Olympos. These marbles survive typical Viennese winters without harm and stains, and without any special treatment. The specific tiles are polished ones, sized 30x30x2cm or cut to size to create a small step to the entrance door. Being polished, slip resistance is being reduced, however, not to the point of making them dangerous to step on when they are wet. A polished finishing in this environment creates the effect of nature being reflected in the shine of the stones as is visible in the picture on top: the trees of the garden are clearly visible.</p>



<p>With the follow-up project, the enclosing pathway of paving stones will be replaced to match the new look.</p>



<p>While these marbles are very forgiving in terms of maintenance, it is still recommended to clean them regularly to avoid long term effects of extended exposure to stain-causing substances. A bit more about marble maintenance can be read here: <a href="http://www.kallisthos.com/en/marble-maintenance/">Marble Maintenance</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Marble is a metamorphic rock, formed when limestone is subjected to staggering amounts of pressure. It consists mostly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), or a combination of calcite minerals and dolomite. The rock’s name stems from the Greek word “marmaros”, which in literal translation means “shiny stone”. In it’s purest form, the stone is white, but [...]]]></description>
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<p>Marble is a metamorphic rock, formed when limestone is subjected to staggering amounts of pressure. It consists mostly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), or a combination of calcite minerals and dolomite. The rock’s name stems from the Greek word “marmaros”, which in literal translation means “shiny stone”.</p>



<p>In it’s purest form, the stone is white, but it comes in many colours such as white-grey, greenish, black, pink, reddish or black-blue. Since the pure calcite is white, the variety of colours is a result of impurities in the limestone and dolomite rocks. For example, green colouration is induced when the limestone from which marble originates is magnesium-rich.</p>



<p>This breathtaking rock had been exploited in ancient Greece since the mid 6th century. Nowadays Greek marble is quarried from several areas around the country, each having unique characteristics. Pure crystalline Greek marble is also known as Pentelic marble. The name is derived from mount Pentelicus, located near Athens, from which it was quarried and used to build many ancient Greek monuments, such as Acropolis for example. The grey-white variations can be found in the region of Drama-Kavala-Thasos. The world-renowned pink marbles come from the areas of Lafkos and Pelion.</p>



<p>You may have heard people say that marble is a timeless investment. Moreover, this ought to be the case if you make the right decisions when choosing marble for your specific project. What you don’t want to do is pick the specific tiles just because of the looks, but consider their given purpose and quality.</p>



<p>Use of marble outdoors isn’t limited to flooring only, as it also is a fantastic choice for constructing outdoor accent walls, or even furniture, such as tables. Marble furniture is quite expensive, but it does provide a unique ambient to your outdoor or indoor areas.</p>



<p>If you decide to make an outdoor marble tabletop, make sure to seal only the upper surface, and leave the rest unsealed, so the stone can “breathe”. This prevents water from penetrating inside and cause further damage. Have in mind that marble stains easily, and even a spilt glass of water will leave a mark.</p>



<p>Marble is the only stone which is slightly translucent. This means it allows the light to slightly penetrate it, hence it was treasured by sculptors for centuries for its illuminating effect. It conducts heat incredibly well, which makes it an excellent choice for a variety of floor heating systems. This also eliminates one of the marble’s cons – the coldness underfoot.</p>



<p>There are a few additional downsides. Marble is a brittle rock, so the cracks are likely to appear after a given time. This is directly tied to another issue you may encounter – it’s challenging to find perfectly matching replacement tiles. When polished, marble surface is quite slippery, and you ought to expect it to scratch after extended use.</p>



<p>On the other hand, marble has a distinct advantage among all other natural stones, the unique appearance and elegant style. It ennobles any given space, both indoor and outdoor, as no other material. It is quite pricey and requires high maintenance, but the pure beauty it provides to the dedicated space is well worth it.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Damasta is an exceptionally beautiful marble from the island of Crete in Greece. Damasta features a dark grey, almost black colour as background with strong, wavy and scattered white veins throughout the stone. Its appearance is eyecatching without ever boring or tiring the eye, a trait that makes it suitable for both small and large [...]]]></description>
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<p>Damasta is an exceptionally beautiful marble from the island of Crete in Greece.</p>



<p>Damasta features a dark grey, almost black colour as background with strong, wavy and scattered white veins throughout the stone.</p>



<p>Its appearance is eyecatching without ever boring or tiring the eye, a trait that makes it suitable for both small and large projects.</p>



<p>Damasta is a durable marble, i.e. it can be used not only for indoor applications such as wall linings or low traffic residential floorings but also for outdoor projects: We can even find it as pavings in the streets of Rethymno for example &#8211; right in the busy centre.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img width="600" height="600" src="https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno.jpg" alt="Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno" class="wp-image-2110" srcset="https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno.jpg 600w, https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno-400x400.jpg 400w, https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno-280x280.jpg 280w, https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno-300x300.jpg 300w, https://kallisthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blog-28122020-Damasta-Rethymno-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption>Rethymno next to Guora Gate (2019/12/06, unmodified mobile pic)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Damasta can withstand cooler climates (such as mild continental European winters), and will not change its shine or hue too much even under strong and continuous exposure to sunlight.</p>



<p>The black and white patterns of Damasta also make it an ideal candidate for projects that combine different variations of marble into patterns, such as <a href="https://kallisthos.com/en/small-marble-terrace/" data-type="post" data-id="1383">small marble terraces</a>, etc.</p>



<p>Last but not least, Damasta does not require excessive maintenance or taking care &#8211; a little bit of cleaning every now and then will preserve its shine for a very long time.</p>



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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Egyptian Marbles – Popularity that Transcends CenturiesMan and marble is a relationship that dates back to centuries. The marble quarrying and processing industries are one of the earliest industries known to man. As early as 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians had discovered 40 different ornamental stones. Their personal favourites were granite and Alabaster marbles, among [...]]]></description>
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<p><p><strong>Egyptian Marbles – Popularity that Transcends Centuries</strong><br/>Man and marble is a relationship that dates back to centuries. The marble quarrying and processing industries are one of the earliest industries known to man. As early as 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians had discovered 40 different ornamental stones. Their personal favourites were granite and Alabaster marbles, among a few others. Some of the historians even go as far as to say that early Greek and Romans had learnt the skills of natural marble quarrying and its processing from the Egyptians, too.</p></p>

<p><p><strong>Natural Reserves of Marbles in Egypt</strong><br/>Egypt has abundant natural reserves of marble and granite. As early as 2700 B.C., the Egyptians would use granite to construct their temples and other famous monuments. Soon enough, the Romans acquired the technical expertise to mine natural stones, which later was passed on to Italy. Eventually, Italy became the world’s biggest supplier of natural stone due to the extent of its deposits.</p></p>

<p>However, over the centuries, marble has become a vital part of cultures and traditions. It exudes the essence of old-world charm, which carries an eternal appeal. The diverse texture of slabs and marble tiles creates a vibrant, rich and subtle feel. Marble surfaces have adorned the walls and architecture of famous architectural wonders and palaces.</p>

<p>In the modern era, due to their durability and beauty, they are perceived as high-quality material for commercial applications.</p>

<p><p><strong>Famous Egyptian Marbles</strong><br/>Egypt has acquired global recognition for some of its granite variants. Sahara Brown, Rosa Hoody and Rosa Kali are some of the popular ones in the industry. Interestingly, the demand for marble products varies, depending on its commercial application. For instance, granite is heavily used in funerary art, cladding and kitchens’ surfaces.</p></p>

<p>The price points of Egyptian marbles are comparatively lower than Chinese and European marble. This is an advantage for Egypt since its cost of utilities and human resources are remarkably more moderate than in these markets. The lower price points greatly benefit its global positioning for commercial and residential uses.</p>

<p>The Egyptian marbles are immensely popular for their visual appeal and high lustre. Egyptian marble slabs do not require chemical reinforcement while other marbles do before reaching the market. For the past one-hundred years, Egyptian marble tiles have remained in vogue.</p>

<p><p><strong>Rise of Beige Marble – An Egyptian Specialty</strong><br/>Egypt has natural reserves of a variety of natural stones. This includes the likes of slate crystalline limestone, alabaster, granite, marble and other different ornamental stones. For the most part, marble variants found in Egypt have a beige colour with either dark or light shades. Egypt has acquired global popularity for its beige colour marble variety. These consist of Silvia, Imperial Honey, Sunny, Rosa Cream and Galala. The beige variant is ideal for cladding indoors, outdoor and flooring residential/commercial spaces. Interestingly enough, the beige marble comprises of 15% of overall marble consumption, second to grey marble.</p></p>
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