Wood Texture Marble, also known as Shahsangan and Mica Stone, features a structure that many consider similar to
limestone. The background color of Wood Texture Marble is
brown, with dark, wood-like waves across its surface. Sometimes, due to the presence of salts in the mortar behind the stone and the stone’s compounds, efflorescence and white deposits may appear on the surface. This efflorescence is considered one of the disadvantages of Wood Texture Marble. However, it is a completely natural occurrence that can be removed using a few simple methods. Click here to learn how to remove
efflorescence from the stone.
Features of Wood Texture Marble
One of the key characteristics of wood texture
marble stone is its low resistance to water absorption. For this reason, it is not recommended for use in humid environments or as
floor tile. In addition, this type of
marble contains significantly higher levels of sediment and calcite compared to other marble stones. This stone has relatively poor polishing properties. During the polishing process, only scratches and surface imperfections are removed, and it does not achieve a completely polished finish. Nevertheless, the beauty of this product is so remarkable that it can enhance the appearance of any environment even without polishing.
The Use of Wood Texture Marble
Wood texture marble stone is available in
slab and desired dimensions. It should be noted that crushed stones and stone wreckage of wood texture marble quarries are used to produce
stone fences,
fountains, and some stone volumes. Other uses of this stone include the following:
It is worth noting that many builders and architects choose to use this stone for exterior facades or outdoor walls due to its unique color. In such cases, this stone is highly likely to develop efflorescence, which can diminish its beauty.
Beauty & Durability of Wood Texture Marble
Many designers and architects pay special attention to this wood marble due to its unique design and color, so they use Woody Marble in many of their projects to make the buildings more beautiful. This stone is offered in two kinds:
simple and
grooved. The groove type is about
5% more expensive than the simple one. Due to its elegant wooden design, the grooves of this stone make any viewer think that it is real wood.
Factors Affecting the Price of Wood Texture Marble
The parameters that determine the price of stone are:
- Accurate sort and minimal color contrast
- Stone dimensions and thickness
- Stone Processing Type (Squaring - Polishing - Cutting)
- The type of material used in the production process (resin - epoxy - UV - mesh behind the stone -polish)
- Requested size
- Order location
