Showing posts with label tumbled marble. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tumbled marble. Show all posts

Saturday, 24 July 2010

Tumbled Marble Backsplash II

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

3/4 x 3/4 Tumbled Marble backsplash with tumbled  3D marble mosaic

Is Tumbled marble backsplash in a kitchen a bad idea?

Bottocino 4inch tumbled marble with 3/4 absolute black dots

Some say that tumbled marbled backsplash in a kitchen is a nightmare as the mess from food will stain the stones. But as long as they are well sealed, and any spillages cleaned up rather than left, staining should not generally be a problem.

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

If you do get any serious spillages of acidic materials on your tumbled marble, travertone or slate backsplash, like an oil or wine stain, probably the best thing is a good steam clean, as that will usually get rid of almost any stain, and a steam cleaner is easy to buy or rent these days.

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With Tumbled Marble and any absorbent stone its just a case of being careful, and ensuring that your backsplash tiles are properly sealed with a good sealing product right after installation.

Morse Backsplash tumbled marble hung on the diagonal, beautiful braided trim and hand-crafted artisan tiles with a fruit motif

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Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Tumbled Marble Backsplash


There is some confusion with tumbled marble in that some people seem to think there is a problem using it in a kitchen backsplash. Many natural stones are porous of course and do require sealing before using in places where they will come into contact with liquids such as kitchens or bathrooms, but as long as a proper seal is applied and maintained then damage should not be an issue. Of course acidic materials are not good on tumbled marble or other natural stones also as they tend to dull the colors.

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Any quality sealant should be able to resist oil and water, but the acidic liquids such as lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup etc, its just a case of remembering to clean up any spillages and splashes and splatters from cooking as soon as possible before that have a chance to do any damage.

Backsplash

If you do get oil stains on your tumbled marble then the best solution is steam cleaning to break down the oil. We should be reassured as tumbled marble has been use for years and if staining really was a big issue then people would have moved away from it long ago.

Diagonal Tumbled Marble  backsplash with tumbled  marble mural

One tip is to take a sample of tile, and use the sealer on it. You can see then if the sealer changes the color of the tile in any way. You can even get color enhancing sealers that should bring out the colors of the tiles even more. But again its best to try this on samples or individual tiles before you put them on the wall to ensure you are happy with the resulting effect that you get

Tumbled marble refected in a granite top looks dynamite

If you are going to go the diy route, then definitely make sure to remove all the grease from the existing wall with a good wash. Seal the tiles before you put the on the wall. Try and ensure you use a grout that wont stain your tiles or change the color effect.

Tumbled Backsplash

Grouting tumbled marble is not more difficult than any other tile so that shouldnt cause you any issues.

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

When thinking about how to choose the look for your tumbled marble look at as many pictures of kitchens using it as you possibly can.

tumbled marble with 3/4 absolute black dots

Examples are a great way to get ideas and get a feel for how you would want it to look in your own kitchen.

Granite countertops, tumbled marble tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets in a rich medium tone with beadboard panels and oil-rubbed bronze hardware

Tumbled marble is still very popular as a backsplash material because it does look so good and so natural.

Granite with Tumbled Marble Back Splash with Copper Accents

There is so much variety in tumbled marble stone and you can even make it look better by enhancing the colors with special sealants.

tumbled marble hung on the diagonal, beautiful braided trim and hand-crafted artisan tiles with a fruit motif

Tumbled Marble Backsplash



Modern Luxury Kitchen Cabinets

Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Saturday, 10 April 2010

Ideas for a Tumbled Marble Backsplash

Ideas for a Tumbled Marble Backsplash



If all the opportunities that the old things that fascinate you, then you are safe, completely captivated by a tumbled marble backsplash. It is difficult to deal with the fact that an inanimate wall that supports a striking resemblance to the esoteric work of art by an artist. Tumbled marble is currently become the backsplash of choice.

Defined by a rare elegance and charm of the old world, captures the breathtaking beauty of the nature of ownership of a real contempt. Above all, it is an investment climate with a silhouette of a storm, and in fact shows an impressive return to his natural vocation in the coming years.

 This tumbled marble backsplash is laid straight with double diagonal accent

Sensitive seven steps

Install a backsplash of tumbled marble does not require large investments. Since the loss must be substantial from your bank account, systematic approach is recommended to avoid the chaos at the border. Here's how:

Do not miss the Pre-Closing.
The installation of the wall with a high quality white thinset can not be overestimated. With a pre-mixed thinset is certainly an option, but only after Stone was already sealed.

Tumbled marble backsplash reflected in a granite worktop Diagonal Tumbled Marble backsplash with tumbled marble

It is also clear that a small room, up to about 1/8th of an inch is recommended between the tiles and the countertop on the left. Your participation is to be sealed with flexible sealant or latex or silicone. Make sure you choose the seals, is designed for the kitchen. You can also fill this space with grout.

Tumbled marble backsplash reflected in a granite worktop The seemingly random pattern utilizes tumbled marble hung on the

Malta is another option that can improve the attractiveness of the essential stone.
If you decide to plaster the whole area, be sure to complete the project at a time. cosmetic changes may be reserved for a later date.

Bottocino 4in tumbled marble with 3/4in absolute black dots

The injection is shot in the arm with the use of a seal of quality. So, once the care of the grout, you need both the grout and marble sealing

Always pre seal tumbled marble. Tumbled marble is untreated stone, and stone is extremely porous and will absorb liquids which may lead to a change of color or staining. Use an enchancer for stone which is gonna alter the color, but if you like the look it will really bring out the colour of your stones.

Bottocino 4in tumbled marble with 3/4in absolute black dots

Or if you dont want to change the color of the marble, use a sealer that penetrates. Its probably worth doing a test first to see if your happy with the effect, as you really never know if the sealing product you use will affect the color until you apply it. Even if it does change the color on the test, as long as that resulting color is acceptable to you, one applied to the backsplash the effect probably wont even be noticeable.

Bottocino 4in tumbled marble with 3/4in absolute black dots

By sealing the marble before you work with it, you prevent the other materials from staining or changing the color of the stones while you are using them.

Remember that your tumbled marble backsplash will become etched if it comes into contact with acid liquids like coffee or fruit juice, but the chances of this happening on a backsplash in a kitchen are minimal, especially if that backsplash is sealed.

Bottocino 4in tumbled marble with 3/4in absolute black dots

In any case always remember to wipe your tumbled marble clean if there is any mess or spillages on the backsplash. Use warm water to clean your backsplash, or if you do need some sort of soap, make sure its not acidic. For serious stains on your tumbled marble, the best thing to use is a heavy duty steam cleaner.

Bottocino 4in tumbled marble with 2in uba tuba dots

Hand painted tumbled marble backsplash

Remember that grout is very difficult to remove from untreated marble, so ensure that you are very careful in application on your backsplash

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Ideas for a Tumbled Marble Backsplash



Ideas for a Tumbled Marble Backsplash