Now with the pace of life and economic development is getting faster and faster, many people pay attention to their own taste and enjoyment, such as the requirements of decoration have increased a lot, many families like to use marble stone floors and walls, more reflect their temperament and taste.
Marble is mainly composed of calcite, limestone, serpentine and dolomite. Its main component is calcium carbonate, accounting for more than 50%. Because marble generally contains impurities, and calcium carbonate in the atmosphere by carbon dioxide, carbide, moisture, but also easy to weathering and corrosion, so that the surface quickly tarnish. Marble is generally soft in nature, which is relative to granite.
Classification of marble:
In the interior decoration, TV countertops, windowsills, indoor floors, etc., are suitable for using marble. There are two main types of marble used for decoration: natural marble and artificial marble.
Natural marble hard texture, color changes, different shades, there are a variety of luster, so the formation of a unique natural beauty. Artificial marble is lighter than natural marble, high strength, thin thickness, corrosion resistance, pollution resistance, good processability, can be made into arc, curved surface, etc., convenient construction. However, it is not as beautiful and soft as natural marble in color and texture.
Purchase of marble:
When choosing marble decorative materials, the overall effect of their own decoration should be fully considered, such as the ground, wall, cylinder and other different parts; And the marble polished board has beautiful and colorful patterns, such as clouds flying across the cloud pattern, like the color texture of natural pictures. Marble is also widely used in high-end toilets, washrooms and various furniture countertops. When choosing marble decorative materials, it should also be screened whether the surface of the marble is smooth, whether the edges are defective, whether there are cracks, scratches, whether there are trachoma, and whether the tone is pure.
Marble construction:
When laying marble panels, the base ash and debris should be thoroughly removed, washed with water and dried. The binding layer must use dry and hard mortar, the mortar should be mixed evenly, and dilute mortar should be avoided. After the mortar is wetted and the cement paste is brushed evenly, the bonded mortar should be patted down and kneaded flat. Before the surface board is laid, the plate should be soaked and dried, and then formally laid after the test. After positioning, compact the plate evenly.
At the time of acceptance, attention should be paid to whether the marble veneer is smooth and firm, the joints are straight, no skew, no stains and pulp marks, the surface is clean, and the color is coordinated. In addition, attention should also be paid to whether the seam is high or low deviation, and whether the plate is empty.