When choosing the right type of stone for your window sills and thresholds, it may get confusing to decipher which type of stone is the best one, much less explain it to your customers. After looking through wholesale catalogs, all of the materials can begin to look alike. Yet, when investing in top-quality window sills … Continued
Stonexchange takes pride in providing Florida residents with exceptional marble thresholds for your next bathroom build. The Crema Marfil thresholds truly are perfect for bathrooms because tranquility and appeal will add to the ambiance. There are many sound reasons to choose Crema Marfil Thresholds for a bathroom project. The following reasons may convince you: It … Continued
Crema Sahara Marfil is a type of marble made from limestone deep within the earth due to years of heat compression that causes the minerals to melt and reform, creating a new type of rock. Crema Sahara Marfil is simply a classification of the color from which the marble has formed into. Because marble is … Continued
What is a Threshold? The Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines a threshold as “a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building”. However, we prefer their second definition: “The point or level at which something begins or changes.” … Continued
Natural marble stone is a popular building material. Although rather expensive, marble is a wonderful investment in a commercial or residential structure. It is long-lasting and requires very little maintenance. A commonly seen flooring accessory, thresholds help to create a secondary accent in a doorway. Thresholds made from beautiful marble stone are elegant in appearance as well as functional in design.
Certain design alterations are made when a living or work space is likely to be used by persons with disabilities. Handicapped residential units, hotel and restaurant bathrooms, and other hospitality institutions equip bathrooms, showers, and entryways with handrails, special hold bars, and so forth. A transition between two different flooring surfaces must also be made safe for passage.A transition threshold is a strip of material placed at this junction, usually in a doorway. Where tile meets carpet, for example, the threshold provides an efficient water barrier while at the same time making it easy for foot traffic or wheelchairs to safely pass. Designers of home and commercial interiors often specify marble or other natural stone as the preferred transition material.
Interior designers know the value of marble as a building material. Natural marble stone has been used for countless centuries for floors, walls, and interior sculpture. This material is durable, has a beautiful lustrous shine, and does much to increase the overall value of the property. Marble saddles, also known as transition thresholds, are popular … Continued
