The biggest myths of natural stones!

 When asked what is the oldest period in the world, one of the first things that come to mind is the expression “stone age”. And so, the stone is the oldest building element in existence.

Used by men for the most different purposes - be it structural, for housing or decorative - it has been gaining more and more space in the world of construction.

And so, it is only fair that such an old material has so many mysteries and myths that have been created over time by professionals, marble makers and storytellers. Unfortunately, some of these stories disqualify natural materials in an unfair and undeserved way.

Thinking about these myths, no one is better than Top Marble - a specialist in ornamental rocks - to solve and solve some of these myths that were created with time and that involve natural stones!

Natural stones stain easily

Many professionals and owners prefer to avoid natural stones because they believe they stain much more easily. And in fact, the colouring of natural materials is one of the biggest concerns due to their fragility.

But contrary to what many think, when the owner has the proper care and practices preventive measures, the material will have its colour preserved for a long time. And these are some very simple measures, such as wiping the cloth when someone drops a corrosive liquid - like lemon juice or even acid - or following the instructions provided by the marble makers themselves.

A great example is that common situation when the customer arrives asking for a marble to put in the kitchen. The marble maker's duty is to make it clear that if this material is installed in this way, its product integrity will be compromised. There, it is up to the consumer to choose to follow the professional's guidance or not.

Natural stone goes out of style

The fact is that fashion is something that comes and goes, evolving and adapting very quickly. For this reason, the large companies of industrialized materials work to change the lines, colours, finishes and textures of their materials.

Natural stones, on the other hand, do not suffer from this, as each plate is unique and differentiated!

Unlike natural materials, natural stones are always in constant change, and in a natural way, that is, without human interference.

Not to mention that marble or granite give the environment a much more classic and romantic tone.

For all these reasons, natural material never goes out of style, as it is always changing!

Natural stones are delicate and require a lot of maintenance

This is another myth that discourages some professionals and customers when selecting materials. It is true that marble is a slightly more delicate material than others, and has less resistance to cuts, stains and temperature.

But all these damages and the maintenance that would be long and time-consuming can be avoided with some very simple measures, the famous preventive maintenance.

Always use a cutting board when preparing food. Using heat sinks protects the material from higher temperatures and dry liquids as soon as they are spilt to avoid colour deformations.

These are all very simple measures that protect your material and make it retain its natural characteristics.

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Natural materials are more expensive  

Natural materials are generally seen as more expensive. This is also a big mistake because in many situations the industrialized ones have much higher prices.

Everything will depend on the size of the project and the particularities that are required by the professional / project. Things like the type of material, the finish, the pattern of veins and shades. All of this information counts when the project and budget are closed.

But contrary to what many believe, industrialized materials suffer from the same situation, since they depend on import and finishing factors as well.

Natural materials lack a variety

This is the worst myth that exists. Many professionals erroneously claim that among natural materials there are only Marbles and Granites.

Contrary to what you think, there are still Feldspars and Quartzites, which have fantastic appearances, in addition to totally different functionalities, just knowing how to choose the best one for your project!

Not to mention the exotic materials, such as granites and exotic marbles, which are very similar materials, but which have a completely different look, and which end up becoming semi-precious stones.

Well, it is true that some natural materials are still very unknown in the national and world market for natural stones. The arrival of feldspars and the way in which exotic materials have ceased to be trends and have become a reality is still something very new for some professionals.

But here at Top Marble, we like to say that it is complete. So, any questions about exotic or natural materials, our showroom is complete, and we have a part all dedicated to exotic and natural materials!