Marbles have always been the most desired flooring material and history is a witness of its use in creation of many of the world famous edifices. Named as one in modern days natural wonders and one of the most beautiful constructions ever, TajMahal is also made of white marbles, which were excavated from marble mines in Rajasthan. Rajasthan is considered the home to quality white marbles.
White marbles are supposed to be the most beautiful stone and they give an unparalleled exterior as well as interior to buildings. Commonly they are used individually but when combined with other color marbles, they offer a beautiful example of todays architectural art.
Earlier tiles made of these marbles were used only at bathrooms but nowadays, these marbles are used widely as kitchen flooring, countertops as well as living room floorings. Sometimes, white tiles made of ceramic/porcelain are also mistaken as white marble tiles. But these tiles are not made of natural stone, instead they are artificial. These artificial tiles are preferably used by those who want a cheaper option of white marbles. Since, the supply of this marble is plenteous, it has become a very common flooring material.
White Crystal C1, technically a glass stone and a plush option of white marble, is considered quite durable. Alike natural stones, White Crystal C1 also comes in a polished or honed finish but polished tiles enjoy a better market cap due to its zero maintenance quality.
White Marbles are of two types, which are respectively, Calcium Based and Dolomite Based, but these are available in a limited quantity.
Few qualities of natural white marbles come as layered or vein stones. Some of the layered white marbles are Opal White, Honey Gold, and Crema Classica.
Those, who look for a more costly deal, can opt for European Marbles. They are considered expensive quality of White Marble.
Considered the supreme quality of natural stone, white marbles are truly the show-stealer when it comes to flooring world. However, they are costly but they are worth the elegance they offer to an edifice.
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