Botticino marble

Botticino marble is an extraordinary and extremely hard natural stone. Original from the northern regions of Italy including Brescia and Nuvolera, this is an extremely popular stone that has been extensively used for centuries.
When applied on the floor, Botticino marble it can easily withstand high foot traffic in the kitchen and the wide variety of finishes will make this marble look impeccable for decades to come.
No other natural product can top that. It is non-toxic, it helps avoiding the harbouring of bacteria, and each slab is unique in terms of shade and pattern variation.

Marble is formed from sedimentary rocks that have suffered a natural crystallization of the original minerals, resulting in interlocking stone rocks that vary in appearance according to the different minerals that compose it; which can be silica, sand, clay and iron oxides among others. These natural impurities allow for an endless variation of stone types which have made marble the most famous natural stone in the world.

Marble has been used since ancient times in the construction of many monuments (Taj Mahal in India, Marble Arch in London, etc), statues (David by Michelangelo and paving amongst establishments of kings and emperors.

More recently and with the advance of new technology and quarrying systems, Botticino marble has become affordable becoming a reality in residential homes, offices, shops, hotels, restaurants and other spaces in which it never fails to impress. Another factor that strengthens the timeless popularity of marble is its luxurious appeal, resistance and elegant looks, durability and value it provides to any property in which it is applied. Marble is a 100% natural product that varies in size, pattern and dimensions; making each piece unique in their appearance. Slabs dimensions vary from block to block and cover an approximate area of 5.5m2 which makes it ideal for creating large panels and limitless designs. Marble comes in slab formats with standard thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm and can also be sourced in thicker sheets and blocks for special projects.

Features and benefits of natural marble:

• High resistant to high heat and freezing conditions.
• 100% natural and hygienic.
• Non-toxic and highly fire resistant.
• Each piece is unique in terms of colours, patterns and tone.
• Low liquid absorption.
• Extreme durability.
• Suitable for indoors and outdoors.
• Infinite design and movement.
• Great for small spaces.