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rogersp

Carrara Marble differences

11 years ago
What is the difference between a marble tile that is "honed and beveled" vs. a "polished" marble? Is all Carrara marble "Arabescato" or are there other types of Carrara marble?
Polished Arabescato Carrara Marble Tile, Gray, White, Sample · More Info

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  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Polished is the high gloss finish on the surface. Honed on the other hand is like matte finish.

    Bevel is the process by which the top surface edges of the tile is smoothed.

    Arabescato Carrara is a look alike of Carrara and is extracted (quarried) from a different area than the latter.

    rogersp thanked Tilesbay
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