What is tumbled marble ?
• Tumbled marble is quite literally, marble that has been loaded into a tumbler and knocked against each other in order to achieve rough, worn edges and surface. Some materials that are referred to as “tumbled marble” are actually tumbled limestone or travertine, the process is the same and aesthetically they are difficult to tell apart. • What is patina ? • A patina refers to the smooth sheen that is produced by the aging and use of natural stone over time. • Are veins weak spots in the stone ? • Not necessarily. Some veins are strictly color variations in the stone. However in some materials natural flaws can exist within the vein, which enhances the color and is characteristic of that stone. Structurally, with today’s processing, these materials do meet the strength requirements for countertop use. • Why do some stones have a mesh backing ? • Mesh backing improves the stability of the stone for shipping and fabrication. Many exotic materials would otherwise not remain intact during
Tumbled marble is quite literally, marble that has been loaded into a tumbler and knocked against each other in order to achieve rough, worn edges and surface. Some materials that are referred to as “tumbled marble” are actually tumbled limestone or travertine, but the process is the same and aesthetically they are difficult to tell apart.
