Love Carrara Marble? Hate The Price?
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Then let us introduce you to a couple Carrara imposters! But these countertop surfaces don't need to go around pretending to be the popular marble, they can stand on their own merits. Besides being pretty pricey, marble is not the easiest countertop surface to care for. Though no doubt stunning, Carrara marble chips and scars and stains like crazy. These look-alikes we're about to recommend are more hearty and easier to care for. But just a warning, NOTHING is going to look EXACTLY like marble. (There's a reason Michelangelo chose it to create David)
- Cambria: Torquay™ Waterstone Collection™

- Caesarstone: Misty Carrera

- Granite: Bianco Montanha / River White
Bianco Montanha is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Brazil. It is one
of the most widely-used and popular granite colors for the local
Brazilian market. With its soft veining on a white background, it is
similar in appearance to a marble. Some blocks will have more veining
and movement, while others will have less and provide a cleaner look.
During the polishing process, an epoxy resin is applied to the surface
of the stone to fill in any natural pits, cracks or fissures that may
exist. This does not affect the durability, maintenance or beauty of the
stone. It is possible for some of the more minute pits that are too
small to effectively hold the resin, to reopen during other finishing
stages. However, this will not detract from the overall quality or
appearance of the stone. Due to the qualities of the stone, the slabs
are book-matched; meaning slab one and slab two will be cut and polished
to create a mirror image of each other. These are then kept in
sequence, which allows for a consistent flow in pattern. As a natural
stone product, it is recommended that this be sealed to extend its
longevity.
(arizonatile.com)
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