A rich, deep black background with bright cream and gold veins throughout Ideal for creating a high-end, luxury design Perfect for use in bathrooms, kitchens, or adding an exciting feature to your home Polished, mirror-shine finish, enhancing colors to their full potential Tell me about the stone Black and Gold Marble, sometimes known as Michelangelo Marble, is an exquisite example of the artistry of nature. Its black background is contrasted with clean white and rich golden veins. Each slab has its own beautiful design, it is totally unique. Some are largely black, with only a splattering of color, others are totally cream and gold streaked. This is an example of marble is in its most exciting form, truly wild and free.Marble, like most natural stones, is porous and therefore requires a sealant in order to make it moisture resistant. Once this has been completed, it's an incredibly hardwearing stone. In ancient times it was used to add a touch of grandeur to architecture the world over. Nowadays, cost tends to prevail over beauty in everyday life, but you can still create this sumptuous look inside your own home.Marble's beauty tends to take prime position when considering its qualities, but it must not be forgotten that its natural heat resistance makes it a prime candidate for use in the kitchen. Searing hot pans and plates will be no match for this heard wearing stone. It's more than capable of standing up to the test. Tell me about the tile's finish This luxurious stone needs a finish to match. Only a polished surface will bring out the brightness of those cream veins, and the depth of its black. The stone is sanded down to a beautifully smooth level, there are no bumps, ridges or imperfections left in the stone. The next step is to buff it to a beautiful shine. This process removes up to 1mm of the stone in order to achieve this high-end finish. The result is a mirror-shine, reflective surface that bounces light around the room, creating the feeling of space and brightness.This is a finish reserved for only the most spectacular locations. While the stone is capable of dealing with a myriad of conditions, including freezing temperatures, the glossy polished finish looks best when is it savored. What overall look will I achieve? A Black and Gold Marble is the epitome of luxury. Create a sumptuous bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles and large, bright mirrors. You'll get that holiday feeling everyday day with this high-end hotel-inspired look. Alternatively, add a touch of glamour to your kitchen with Black and Gold Marble backsplashes. Their rich color palette will add design depth to your home. Where ever you choose to place these stunning tiles, their stand out design and unique pattern will create the ultimate opulent interior.
