SANDSTONE-THE ESSENCE OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN INTERIOR DESIGNS BY BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP

Sandstone - The Essence of traditional and Modern Interior Designs

home is not just a concrete structure made of bricks and mortar. It is more than a set of rooms, bathroom, kitchen, patio, entryways, and garden. The presence of family members makes a particular space ideal for living in. From walls to floors and from roof to outdoor space, everything matters the most. Your home is the symbol of your status. Hence, making an eye-catching and durable living room is more worthy than an expensive concrete structure. It is possible with natural stones that add sophistication and durability to homes.

“The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what’s in or what’s out. This is not an easy job.” – Albert Hadley, one of most influential interior decorators and designers

In contemporary and traditional-styled living rooms, natural stones, like marble, granite, slate, limestone, quartzite, and sandstone, are widely used. Every natural stone product has a specific utility to render a new meaning to the architectural excellence. Here, putting natural stones in the right places (walls, floors, countertops, and backsplashes) matters the most. It guides in upgrading a living room with the help of a certified and professional natural stone company.

A beautiful living room that lasts for many years

A lively living room is always accompanied by furniture that includes a sofa, chairs, tables, bookshelves, electric lamps, rugs, etc. Additionally, walls, floors, and countertops also induce a vital difference. Making a living space more functional and comfortable is essential to bring the most out of a colorful home. You spend maximum time with your family and friends in a living room. Here, natural stone can transform your living room into a comfy and warm place. Suiting your lifestyle granite floor can do wonders. A granite floor and wall made of tiles or slabs is vital for setting the tone of your living room. For combing simplicity and durability innately, emphasize the following ideas:

• Prefer marble for a touch of sophistication in a dynamic living room.

• Granite is a superb stone for creating contemporary places.

• Do interior wall decorations with limestone, sandstone, slate or natural stone panels.

• Decorate only half of the wall with natural stone and paint the other part.

• Limestone simply defines a natural atmosphere with its multiple earthy hues.

Marble flooring for living room – One-of-a-kind luxury and elegance

When we talk about luxury and elegance in a living room, the very first word strikes our mind is marble flooring. With the presence of natural waves, hues, line, and tone, a marble product promises visual appeal, eternal looks, and long-lasting sturdiness. Marble tiles in a rectangle, triangle, and mosaic cuts deliver unparalleled natural beauty. If you are interested in boosting the resale value of homes, try high-quality, polished marble tiles and slabs for stone flooring from certified Indian marble stone suppliers. Opt for standard sizes:

• Gangsaw slab: 240 x 120 cm up in 2 & 3 cm

• Cutter slab: 120 x 60 cm up in 2 & 3 cm

• Tiles: 30 x 30; 60 x 30; 60 x 60 with 1 cm thickness

Marble floor in living room

Availability of top marble flooring options

Bruno white, fantasy brown, forest green, green onyx, pink onyx, plain green, rainforest brown, rainforest golden, rainforest green, and white onyx

Slate flooring for living room – A unique natural stone you can count on

If you are looking for style, durability, and functionality in a living room floor, slate can do wonders. It ensures resistant to breaks, cracks, scratches, and chips. When it comes to the factor of affordability, slate flooring induces a big difference. Always opt for honed, polished, or naturally split slate tiles from certified Indian slate suppliers into the following dimensions:

• Sizes: 30 X 30, 40 X 40, 60 X 30, 60 X 40, 60 X 60

• Thickness: 1 – 1.5 cm

• Thickness: 1 cm, 1.2 cm, 1.5 cm & 2 cm

slate flooring 

Availability of top slate flooring options

Indian Jak black, multicolor peacock, autumn, M. green, multi pink, Vijaya gold, and yellow rustic.

Decorative sandstone wall panel cladding for the living room

A dull and lustreless wall brings in an uninspiring ambiance around. For living in Western-styled homes or making an impression on all incoming guests, it is vital that your walls do justice with different flooring options. That is why wall panel cladding options improve the appearance of living rooms and make a wall weatherproof. If you are looking for an artistic element in your room, you better import wall cladding stones from certified sandstone suppliers in India. In the market, you can opt for the following options:

Wall cladding: 100 x 25 x 5 cm; 100 x 30 x 5 cm; 100 x 35 x 5 cm; 100 x 40 x 5 cm and 100 x 45 x 5 cm (honed, polished or naturally split)

Availability of top sandstone wall panel cladding optionswall cladding 

Agra red, camel dust, modak, fossil mint, Kandla grey, Mandana, rainbow, and yellow teakwood

Gorgeous fireplace to set a powerful tone in living room

Traditionally, fireplaces have been considered a part and parcel of all British homes for decades.

In the winter season, a fireplace not only keeps people warm but also revives the room with light and heat. Sandstone commits a stylish home decor trend. Being cheaper and stylish, this natural stone matches the approach, theme, and atmosphere of a living room. For having the right size fireplace, you need a unique natural stone product with a touch of modernity. Go for sandstone products available in a natural, sandblasted, bush hammered, honed, or framed finish.

Sabdstone fireplace

Dimensions of fireplace walls and surrounds: customized sizes

Availability of top limestone fireplace options: Kota blue, lime black, tandur yellow, tandur blue and lime peacock

Regatta Universal Exports helps natural stone buyers purchase quality products and articles for taking their living room architecture to the next level. For product information or sales inquiry, view our product gallery or ask for a quick quote by filling the form here.

Whether you are searching for living room flooring, fireplace, wall cladding, and other options, go through our website for a better result.

Choosing The Best Natural Stone For Your New Home

This week, we are going to rewind back to our blog posts about choosing the best natural stone for different aspects of your home. This week, we are talking about choosing the best natural stone for your new home. Natural stone can offer beauty and uniqueness to your new home.

Here is a list of the best natural stones for your new home:

Factors in choosing the right stone for your new home:

Color

Natural stone comes in a beautiful array of colors. Granite and marble can range from soft beiges and pinks, to classic blacks and whites, to rich reds, greens, and multi-colors. The varied appearance of natural stone gives it wonderful character and creates a one-of-a-kind effect anywhere it is used.

Finish

There is a wide variety of finishes for natural stone and there are constantly new finished appearing in the market. Examples of finishes include: polished, honed, leathered, brushed, and antiqued. Ask your designer about the pros and cons of the different finishes for your project.

Usage

The harder the natural stone is, the more it resists abrasion. Granite is typically the hardest of all the stone types. If you decide to use a softer stone, you, as the homeowner, will have to use gentler cleansers and dust more frequently to prevent scratches.

Natural stone options for your new home:

Marble

This natural stone adds a sophisticated addition to your home. Its appearance and ease of maintenance make it a popular choice for countertops, floors, foyers, fireplaces, and showers. Another option for homeowners that love marble is using serpentine for kitchen counters. It is often called the “green” marble. It’s not a true marble, but does offer a marble-like look.

Granite

Granite is available in a striking array of colors and its durability makes it ideal for kitchen countertops and heavily-used surfaces including tables and floors. Granite offers an impenetrable surface and it is typically not affected by citric acid, coffee, tea, alcohol, or wine. It is nearly impossible to scratch and with proper cleaning will not stain under normal use.

Travertine

Travertine is a type of limestone and one of the most popular natural stones for interior and exterior use. This natural stone is durable, low-maintenance, inexpensive, environmentally-friendly and has a near endless supply of colors and tones to choose from.

Limestone

This stone is widely used as a building stone. Popular uses include countertops, flooring, interior and exterior wall cladding, and exterior paving. Limestone is an extremely versatile material. It can be shaped to make decorative elements to be placed within in your home. Since it is a plentiful material, limestone is a relatively inexpensive material.

Soapstone

Soapstone is growing in popularity and its popular uses include kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace, and stair treads. Its heat resistance and ability to stay clean make it widely popular in the kitchen. The stone itself can cost you a pretty penny, but it is so easy to install that you can do it yourself.

Sandstone

This natural stone is frequently used for fireplace facings, chimneys, patio benches and poolside. Sandstone is a porous material so if you are going to use it in your kitchen you must properly seal it.

Slate

Slate is a popular flooring material as well as kitchen countertops, fireplace facings, and tabletops. It has care-free maintenance since it is a non-porous material that absorbs little to no contaminants or moisture and requires little to no cleaning. It is a more expensive material upfront, but can add value to your home in the long run.

If you are looking to install natural stone in your new home, contact GMS Werks and we would love to help you out!

Bhandari Marble Group 

We are manufacturers and exporters of Quality natural stones such as Sandstone , Slate stone, LimeStone, Quartzite, Marble and Granite in wide variety of Finishes like hand cut paving, machine cut tiles, slabs, Mosaic tiles & borders, walling stone, six sides sawn paving.

Jaislmer Yellow

Jaislmer yellow Lime stone is available in only six side’s sawn finish and in Jaislmer yellow normal and as well as bigger sizes and slabs is available. Jaislmer Yellow is available in many surfaces like six side sawn, shot blasted, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed.

Kota Brown

Kota Brown Limestone is available in hand cut paving, and in Sawn edges tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, & in skirting. Kota Brown Limestone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Black Limestone

Black Limestone is available in hand cut paving, and in Sawn edges tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, & in skirting. Black Lime stone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Kota Honey

Kota Honey Limestone is available in hand cut paving, and in Sawn edges tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, & in skirting. Kota Honey Limestone Lime stone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Kota Blue

Kota Blue Lime stone is available in hand cut paving, and in Sawn edges tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, & in skirting. Kota Blue Lime stone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Lemon sandstone

Lemon is double color Sand stone it is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles and in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Lemon Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Dholpur Red sandstone

Dholpur Red Sand stone is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles and in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Dholpur Red Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Rainbow sandstone

Rainbow is available in only six side’s sawn finish and in Rainbow normal and as well as bigger sizes and slabs is available. Rainbow is available in many surfaces like six side sawn, shot blasted, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Teak Wood sandstone

Teak wood is available in only six side’s sawn finish and in Teak wood normal and as well as bigger sizes and slabs is available. Teak wood is available in many surfaces like six side sawn, shot blasted, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Dholpur Beige sandstone

Dholpur Beige Sand stone is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles and in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Dholpur Beige Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Raj Green sandstone

Raj Green Sand stone is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles And in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Raj Green Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Mandana sandstone

Mandana Sand stone is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles . Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Mandana Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Golden Leaf sandstone

Golden leaf base color is light yellow and bright shade of brown color variation is bright brown to yellow and also it has little lines on it. Golden Leaf is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Golden Leaf is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Product Name : Golden Leaf Hand cut paving natural

Handcut Paving

Standard Sizes 

60 series like 30x30 56 Series like 28x28 

30x60 28x56

60X60 28x40 

60X75 56x56

60X90 56x70

60X120 56x84

56x112 

Standard Thickness 

22 MM

25 MM

30 MM

35 MM

Standard Surface 

Both side Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). 

Also surfaces are available in combination like honed and then sandblasted or surfaces can be customized.

Swan Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. 

Standard Thickness :- 10-20 mm ,15-25 mm & also calibrated thickness 10mm, 12 mm, & 15 mm 

Six Sides Sawn Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. & slabs 70x150 cm & above

Standard Thickness :- 20 mm & 30mm

Vibration (Tumbled)

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90

* Packing is available in single size pack and also in project pack.

* These are only standard sizes, thickness and surfaces other sizes thickness and surfaces can be customized.

Mango sandstone

Mango is available in hand cut pa

ving, Machine cut tiles And in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Mango is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Product Name : Mango Hand cut Paving

Handcut Paving

Standard Sizes 

60 series like 30x30 56 Series like 28x28 

30x60 28x56

60X60 28x40 

60X75 56x56

60X90 56x70

60X120 56x84

56x112 

Standard Thickness 

22 MM

25 MM

30 MM

35 MM

Standard Surface 

Both side Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). 

Also surfaces are available in combination like honed and then sandblasted or surfaces can be customized.

Swan Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. 

Standard Thickness :- 10-20 mm ,15-25 mm & also calibrated thickness 10mm, 12 mm, & 15 mm 

Six Sides Sawn Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. & slabs 70x150 cm & above

Standard Thickness :- 20 mm & 30mm

Vibration (Tumbled)

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90

* Packing is available in single size pack and also in project pack.

* These are only standard sizes, thickness and surfaces other sizes thickness and surfaces can be customized.

Autumn Brown sandstone

Autumn Brown is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles And in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Autumn Brown is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized

Black sandstone

Black Sand stone is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles And in six side sawn tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Black Sandstone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Product Name : Black Sandstone Handcut edges and vibrated (Tumbled)

Handcut Paving

Standard Sizes 

60 series like 30x30 56 Series like 28x28 

30x60 28x56

60X60 28x40 

60X75 56x56

60X90 56x70

60X120 56x84

56x112 

Standard Thickness 

22 MM

25 MM

30 MM

35 MM

Standard Surface 

Both side Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). 

Also surfaces are available in combination like honed and then sandblasted or surfaces can be customized.

Swan Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. 

Standard Thickness :- 10-20 mm ,15-25 mm & also calibrated thickness 10mm, 12 mm, & 15 mm 

Six Sides Sawn Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. & slabs 70x150 cm & above

Standard Thickness :- 20 mm & 30mm

Vibration (Tumbled)

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90

* Packing is available in single size pack and also in project pack.

* These are only standard sizes, thickness and surfaces other sizes thickness and surfaces can be customized.

Mint fossils sandstone

Mint fossil is sandstone and base color is mainly creamy with slight shades of yellow and green color. It also has plant fossil or fossil of small reptiles. Mint Fossil is available in hand cut paving, Machine cut tiles. Also available in circle paving, walling stone, setts (cobbles) , palisades , curb stone, Massive steps, stepping stones, pool coping ,crazy paving, Mosaics , borders, skirting and pebbles. Mint Fossil is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Product Name : Mint Fossils Hand cut Paving

Handcut Paving

Standard Sizes 

60 series like 30x30 56 Series like 28x28 

30x60 28x56

60X60 28x40 

60X75 56x56

60X90 56x70

60X120 56x84

56x112 

Standard Thickness 

22 MM

25 MM

30 MM

35 MM

Standard Surface 

Both side Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). 

Also surfaces are available in combination like honed and then sandblasted or surfaces can be customized.

Swan Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. 

Standard Thickness :- 10-20 mm ,15-25 mm & also calibrated thickness 10mm, 12 mm, & 15 mm 

Six Sides Sawn Tiles

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90 & 60x120 CM. & slabs 70x150 cm & above

Standard Thickness :- 20 mm & 30mm

Vibration (Tumbled)

Standard Sizes :- 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x40, 60x60, 60x90

* Packing is available in single size pack and also in project pack.

* These are only standard sizes, thickness and surfaces other sizes thickness and surfaces can be customized.

Silver grey

Silver grey Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges.

Silver grey is available in many surfaces like

Natural

brushed

honed polished

Vibrated (Tumbled)

and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed.

Black Slate

Black Slate is available in only six side’s sawn finish and in Black slate normal and as well as bigger sizes and slabs is available.

Black slate is available in many surfaces like

six side sawn

shot blasted

brushed

honed polished

Vibrated (Tumbled)

and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Silver Shine

Silver shine Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges.

Silver Shine is available in many surfaces like

Natural

brushed

honed polished

Vibrated (Tumbled)

and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Copper

Copper Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Ocean is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed.

Peacock

Peacock Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Peacock is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Yak

Yak Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Yak is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Ocean

Ocean Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Ocean is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

Deoli Green

Deoli Green Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Deoli Green is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed.

Zeera Green

Zeera Green Slate is used for inside flooring or wall with sawn edges. Zeera Green is available in many surfaces like Natural, brushed, honed, polished, Vibrated (Tumbled) and also in combination of surfaces like shot blasted and then brushed

COMPARING NATURAL STONE BY BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP

There are a lot of similarities between natural stone tiles and the various natural stone materials that are available. They are both hard-surface flooring options that are highly durable and water-resistant and can last for many years in numerous environments. The key difference is in the melted glass glaze that can be applied to ceramics to protect them from damage and stains. Ceramic tile also can be manufactured to mimic the look of other materials, such as wood, glass, metal, and, yes, natural stone.

Natural Stone Tile
Mountain-born stone comprises a variety of specific materials, each of which has unique properties and characteristics.

Granite
The hardest and densest construction-grade stone material, granite can be polished smooth, honed flat, or left in a naturally gauged state. While it is resistant to stains and water penetration, it is somewhat porous and should be sealed after installation, to protect both the tiles and the grout lines
between them.

Slate
Almost as hard as granite, slate is a striated material that consists of layers of flat, hard-packed stone that are compressed by the weight of the earth into solid pieces. This gives the material a very strong structure, making it resistant to cracks and breaks. However, it is prone to some chipping on tile edges. Naturally porous, like all stones, slate should be chemically sealed after installation, with periodic reapplication recommended for best effect.

Limestone
Limestone offers moderate density and strength and is porous (must be sealed). It tends to weather well, taking on an aged, antique look over time, reminiscent of classical stone structures.

Sandstone

An extremely porous material, sandstone needs to be treated with multiple applications of a quality penetrating sealer and a surface sealer on a regular basis. Sandstone is generally not recommended in bathrooms and other humid or wet environments

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Expert Design Notes: How to Use Marble in the Bathroom

NOVEMBER 20, 2018
If there’s one material that instantly elevates a bathroom from functional to luxurious, it’s marble. This polished stone has been used in bathrooms for many years because it’s both sturdy and beautiful. Plus, there’s a marble color and style for everyone. The following design tips will help you understand the most popular types of marble — and how to incorporate them into your bathroom.

Options for a Marble Bathroom

Using Marble in the Bathroom

Marble can be the primary design element in a bathroom. This is the case in a New York apartment showcased by Architectural Digest’s Allix Cott. The bathroom features marble across the walls, floor, countertop and backsplash. Chrome fixtures and black elements add a sophisticated touch.


Singapore Home Decor writer Domenica Tan shows how marble floors and walls can be paired with a glass shower to add space to a bathroom. When the marble used on a shower wall and floor isn’t obstructed by a shower curtain or opaque shower doors, light has more surface area to bounce around on. This makes the space brighter and more inviting.

See too how marble can be used uniquely in the shower by considering a project by Salt Design Co. Led by interior designer Sarah Brady, this custom shower installation uses small gold-flecked tiles to create a fish scale-inspired pattern. There’s also a horizontal built-in shelf that provides accessible storage while adding an interesting design element to the space.

The durable and resilient qualities of marble make it a great choice for bathroom flooring, too, Ozge Tirpan at marble supplier Sefa Stone notes. Marble floors are resistant to water damage and so will look new for a long time. Since each marble stone is unique, marble flooring can make a bathroom look more authentic as well. And, different cuts of marble can be assorted and mix-matched on the floor for a truly custom look.


Enjoying the long-lasting beauty of marble will require maintenance, however. Bernard Fournier says that marble must be sealed in order to maintain its appearance. Sealing marble with a slip-resistant finish can also make it safer, since it is normally quite slippery when wet.

Marble Countertops and Sinks

Pairing Marble with Wood and Metal

Decorating an entire bathroom in marble can sometimes feel too stark and cold. Fortunately, marble plays well when balanced with warmer, natural materials like wood. A bathroom showcased by interior designer Kylie Mawdsley shows how a marble, cool gray paint and a medium tone wood vanity work together in harmony. The wood in this bathroom also helps adds a homey and cozy touch to the cooler elements in the space.


Wood and marble also create a compelling contrast that’s equal parts elegant and rustic, sophisticated and approachable. According to La Maison Jolie founder Rani Engineer, marble inlaid in wood is a popular trend that many bathroom and kitchen designers are experimenting with.


White carrara marble is especially common in interior designs, she adds. This is because carrara often has silver and gold veining (the naturally-occurring color deposits in the stone), which compliments metal fixtures in the bathroom.


Aside from wood, the most popular marble pairing materials today include brick and metal, according to Mar Esteve Cortés at The Size, a surfacing material distributor. While silver metals exude a cooler feel, gold metals give a cozy and inviting to the space. The most popular trending combination for bathrooms is marble and copper.


Bronze is often paired with marble for a modern, sophisticated look. A freestanding tub is paired with bronze and marble, writer Warren Singh-Bartlett at Wallpaper notes. The white and gray marble flooring in this luxury hotel bathroom in Kuwait is complemented with contemporary mashrabiya screens, which provide a delicate privacy wall around the bathtub.


When tiles need to be repaired, grout can be a creative method, adding a decorative metallic touch. Metallic grout creates a wow effect, interior designer Anna Lysik explains. It echoes the streaks and lines that are naturally occuring in marble. When installing new marble tiles, metallic grout can be used instead of black or white grout as well

NATURAL STONE BY BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP

As you shop for natural stone tiles, these are a number of general factors that you should consider.
Absorption Rating
The absorption rating refers to how porous a given material is. The more absorbent it is, the more susceptible the stone will be to stain. Absorbent stone can also be prone to cracking damage if it is subjected to freezing conditions. Natural stones vary greatly in their absorption rates, with sandstone being the most porous and granite the most impervious to water absorption. Absorption rates are classified according to the following terms:
Non-vitreous: This is the highest absorption level. In most cases, non-vitreous tiles should not be used in any damp environment.
Semi-vitreous: While these tiles are less absorbent, the more liquid they are exposed to, the more maintenance they will require.
Vitreous: This is the standard absorption level for flooring tiles and these materials are generally considered appropriate for most low- to mid-traffic indoor and outdoor applications.
Impervious: These materials are resistant to the absorption of liquids and thus will be easier to maintain. They are often used in high-traffic commercial applications.
In general, sandstone is the most porous natural stone material. Travertine, limestone, and slate have medium absorbency, while granite is relatively waterproof. Polished materials also absorb less water than honed or cleft surfaces.​
Grade
Some retailers use a grading system to rate the quality of materials. This can refer to the size, shape, and thickness of the tile, as well as the condition of its surface. Most grading systems have three levels of quality:
Grade 1 refers to high-quality, uniform materials.
Grade 2 consists of materials with minor defects, such as chips, scratches, or irregular surfaces.
Grade 3 materials have major flaws in size, shape, surface, or chipping, making them appropriate only as accent pieces, or in certain rustic decorative applications.
Coefficient of Friction
This measures how slippery various materials are. The higher the coefficient, the more traction a tile will have. This number is especially important in moist environments such as bathrooms and kitchens, as well as high-traffic commercial areas. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that flooring material has a minimum of a .6 dryness coefficient.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Rating
Some natural stone flooring materials are more suited to outdoor applications than others. Many of the factors above will determine whether a material should be used in an open-air environment.
Warning
Non-vitreous materials will be subject to staining through dirt and acid rain, as well as cracking when absorbed materials freeze and expand. Stones that have a low coefficient of friction will also pose a slipping hazard during rain and snowstorms.
Oxidation
Natural stone materials are formed beneath the earth over millions of years, and often contain a variety of disparate elements. Sometimes iron is present in these materials, which can manifest as bright red and amber hues in the surface of the stone. The problem in an outdoor environment is that those traces of iron can oxidize, a process more commonly known as rusting. This can cause the entire tile to degenerate over time.​
Benefits of Using Natural Stone Flooring
There are many aesthetic and practical reasons why natural stone flooring can be a good choice:
Each piece of stone is a unique creation of the earth, making every flooring application one of a kind. Every floor is entirely unique.
The mountain-born qualities of the stone can help to give living spaces a direct and eternal connection to the natural world, unlike any other building material.

Stone tiles are natural, nonpolluting, eco-friendly pieces. Purchasing stones which were acquired locally can cut down on the environmental impact of transport

Flooring

Flooring

Comparing Natural 

There are a lot of similarities between natural  stone tiles and the various natural stone materials that are available. They are both hard-surface flooring options that are highly durable and water-resistant and can last for many years in numerous environments. The key difference is in the melted glass glaze that can be applied to ceramics to protect them from damage and stains. Ceramic tile also can be manufactured to mimic the look of other materials, such as wood, glass, metal, and, yes, natural stone.

Natural Stone Tile

Mountain-born stone comprises a variety of specific materials, each of which has unique properties and characteristics.

Granite

The hardest and densest construction-grade stone material, granite can be polished smooth, honed flat, or left in a naturally gauged state. While it is resistant to stains and water penetration, it is somewhat porous and should be sealed after installation, to protect both the tiles and the grout lines between them.

Slate

Almost as hard as granite, slate is a striated material that consists of layers of flat, hard-packed stone that are compressed by the weight of the earth into solid pieces. This gives the material a very strong structure, making it resistant to cracks and breaks. However, it is prone to some chipping on tile edges. Naturally porous, like all stones, slate should be chemically sealed after installation, with periodic reapplication recommended for best effect.

Limestone

Limestone offers moderate density and strength and is porous (must be sealed). It tends to weather well, taking on an aged, antique look over time, reminiscent of classical stone structures.

Sandstone

An extremely porous material, sandstone needs to be treated with multiple applications of a quality penetrating sealer and a surface sealer on a regular basis. Sandstone is generally not recommended in bathrooms and other humid or wet environments

ITALIAN MARBLE BY BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP

Italian marble is one of the oldest and most functional decorative materials in the World. Marble has been quarried in Italy and many other European countries for centuries. Traditionally, people used marble as a building block and tombstone in ancient Rome and Asia Minor. Due to proximity of old quarries like White Carrara and Afyon White (two of the oldest quarries in the World); buildings in surrounding areas use marble blocks to dress and construct various buildings. Eventually, Romans were able to cut marble blocks thinner to use in marble flooring and marble countertops.
How Marble cutting technology evolved?
Late 18th century marble cutting technology improved and marble became more of a decorative interior element in various forms. Thin cutting technology with diamond tools improved the process and ¾” thick marble slabs were sawn. Various diamond tools were also used in polishing the surface and give it a smooth finish.
Most popular Marbles in the world
Calacatta Arabescato Marble
Today some of the most popular marbles are Italian White Carrara, Italian Calacatta, Spanish Crema Marfil and Turkish Afyon white. These marbles are also known by variety of names in Italian and other languages.  For example, White Carrara is also known as Bianco Carrara and so on.  In addition, each marble quarry produces different styles of marble distinguished by its veins, background color, and markings.  All of these unique attributes make each slab of marble a unique piece of stone.
Interesting facts about Italian Marble
Marble, like all-natural materials vary from shipment to shipment and from block to block. Different quarries produce more or less desirable look and veins from time to time. Carrara region of Italy is particularly rich in beautiful marble quarries. White Carrara, Statuario, Statuario Classic, Calacatta Gold, Calacatta Arabescato, Calacatta Caldia, Vagli Oro, and Zebrino are some of the most desired stones in the World.
Bhandari Marble Group
Similarly, Turkish region of Afyon produce some of the best translucent marbles in the World.  Marbles from this area have a translucent look and it is often compared to Onyx stones.  Afyon white, Afyon Gray, Allure, Tundra gray, Silver Shadow are highly desired stones.   One also has to Drama area of Greece for Marble.  Drama area is also very rich in marble production.  Snow white marble, Dolomite marbles, and Volakas are some of the well-known materials.  Marbles from this area is a little softer but has dramatic look and feel.
Thinner and better Marbles
Marble tiles or thin tiles became available in late 80’s and it is one of the most popular forms and shapes of natural stone.   They usually come 3/8” thick and thin form makes it easy to transport and install.  Marble tiles are a fantastic way of decorating kitchen floors, kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, and bathroom floors. Marble floor tiles are easy to install and last forever.  Unlike other forms of material, marble tiles can be re-polished over time. Most popular sizes are 12×12 tiles, 18×18 tiles and 12×24 wall and floor tile.  A good sealer is always recommended to seal marble tiles after installation.
Usage of Italian Marble
Kitchen backsplashes use a combination of small size marble tiles or mosaics.  3×6 subway tile can be installed in a straight joint or staggered joint. Water-jet cut marble tiles also add an element of dimension to any kitchen installation. You can use several colors mixed or solid to achieve a highly decorative element in your kitchen.
The effects of Marble on temperature
One of the less well-known qualities of marble is, its ability to keep indoor temperatures cool. In general marble is lower than room temperature and keeps cool. This particular quality is important in warm areas since it reflects sun and keeps the room cool.  Builders in Resort areas like Miami and the Caribbean Islands tile the entire floor with marble. Large format tiles like 24×24 or 36×36 marble tiles are used on the entire floor to give a rich look.
Marble as mosaic tiles
Marble mosaics are another popular form of this material.  Mosaic art has been around for centuries. It was mostly hand clipped with artisans and laid on cement beds. Today modern technology enables us to cut marble mosaics almost into any shape and size.  They are usually mounted on mesh or plastic net for ease of installation.  One of the most practical applications of mosaic tiles is shower floors.  Especially with small format marble mosaics like 1×1 you can create a slope inside showers.  Furthermore, grout joints in these mosaics create a natural non-slip surface.
Marble Slabs
Marble Slabs is the most challenging shape of marble. Best marble slabs come in smaller sizes and shapes. In order to get the best marble slab for marble countertops, you have to look for a slab that has good color distribution, free

of cracks and has a good contrast between the background and veins.   A typical marble slab is 8 ft by 4 ft and you can easily get two pieces of countertops from it. Most popular surface is polished surface. However, honed marble slabs are preferred to make wear and tear less visible.   Honing marble slabs is usually done by skilled marble finishers or marble factories.
High quality sealer is a must
We recommend sealing all marble floors and countertops with a good quality sealer after installation.   There are different types of sealers such as oil based or water-based sealers as well as color enhanced or plain sealers.  Some of these sealers provide a wet look which brings out all the colors and veins in marble to the surface. One can also achieve what is called a book match veins by polishing the opposite sides of alternating tiles to give a dramatic look.