Indian marble

The joy of easy home flooring Elevation and decoration is given by BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP.

Now, to further enhance your experience, BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP offers Fitting, Polish and Finish plus. This segment-first initiative by Bhandari Marbles provides fitting, polish and finishing services by our team. All this to ensure that peace of mind stays with you, no matter where you live.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL NATURAL STONES, EXCLUSIVELY AT BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP.

WHY CHOOSE THE EXPERIENCED TEAM AT BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP?
Natural stone flooring offers you virtually endless types, styles and price points.
But all that variety and all those decisions can be quite intimidating to the unknown shopper.
With natural stone, knowledge really pays off. And knowledge today, before you buy, can be invaluable.
It can help you decide which type of natural stone best fits with your home and its activities, which size tile complements your room size and much more.

YOU WON’T SEE YOUR FLOOR AT THE NEIGHBORS.
The beauty of natural stone is that no two pieces are ever the same.
Each piece has its own natural characteristics such as color, veining and markings, as well as hardness and porosity. Your floor is truly unique and completely individual. Exclusive.
A natural stone tile floor begins with giant pieces of stone that are mined from the earth and transported to factories where they are cut into thin slabs.
Veining and crystallization may be abundant in one, yet non-existent in another.
Appearance may vary from tile to tile, but that only adds to the elegance, charm and magic of natural stone.

SEALING IS RECOMMENDED.
It is important to note that sealing of natural stone is highly recommended, and that it be performed by a seasoned professional.
Sealing your natural stone flooring makes it less porous, more stain resistant, and protects the stone’s original beauty.
There are different types of sealer depending on your type of stone. We recommend consulting with us about sealing your flooring.

WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STONE FINISHES?

Polished
Grinding, sanding, and buffing produces a high gloss, mirror-like surface. Polishing can be done only on crystallized stones. A polished finish doesn’t affect the porosity of the stone. A polished finish is quite popular as it enhances the color and markings of the material. A stone with a polished finish is very smooth and reflective. This type of finish is used in reception areas, where marble, granite and some harder limestones are laid. The most popular uses of polished stone are in; interior and exterior wall cladding, Interior and exterior paving, Fireplace facing and hearth, Lavatory tops, Residential & Commercial counter tops, Table Tops etc.

Honed
Grinding and sanding produces a smooth, yet not glossy finish. This is best for low maintenance, high traffic applications. Honed finishes unlike polished finishes are not reflective. The honed finish is a satin smooth surface with little light reflection. This finish is often used on walking surfaces and other areas where heavy traffic would wear off a polished finish. Honed finishes are used in interior wall covering. It can also used on the exterior in warm environments, table tops, very light duty residential flooring, etc.

Flamed
A flamed finish is one of the most popular finishes for external use where slip resistance is a concern. It is produced by applying a high-temperature flame to the surface of the stone which creates thermal shock and causes the inherent crystals to fracture, resulting in deeply textured surface ideal for external surfaces. This finish is mainly used on granites, and will hide surface imperfections and tone variations.

Sandblasted
This is a rough, but tidy look created by applying a high pressure blast of sand to the stone’s surface. A sandblasted finish creates a finely textured surface ideal for use in traffic-ways. Applying a high-pressure jet of water mixed with sand, this treatment softens the color and characteristics of the original stone.

Leather Finish
Available only in some varieties of marble & granite, this finish gives the stone a suede look and feel. This texture is smooth and slip-resistant.

Antiqued
This stone is tumbled with sand, pebbles etc to create a weathered, aged finish. An antique finish gives stone an aged appearance by replicating use and wear. Tumbling & at times acid wash is applied to surface of the stone which etches the surface of the stone. This generally dulls the color of the stone. The surface is then be brushed with mechanical wire bush to make the stone smooth and slightly restore the color.

MORE QUESTIONS?
We can help you answer those questions.
Contact Us:
BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP
Since 1631
+91-9672941111/9116341111

There’s a lot to know and consider before buying your natural stone floor, so take your time, ask questions and learn as much as you need to.
One thing you’ll discover is that when it comes to one-of-a-kind beauty, enchanting personality and timeless style, natural stone is in a class by itself.

7 Demolished Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings We Wish Were Still Standing
After a last-ditch preservation effort failed in January, a 1958-designed Frank Lloyd Wright building in Whitefish, Montana, became the most recent work by the architect to be demolished—though it was by no means the first. Of the hundreds, if not thousands, of building ideas conjured by Wright over the course of his life, 511 were actually built and only 432 remain standing today. Over the last century, 79 have been destroyed, some by human intent and others by accident. Here, we take a look at seven of the architect’s buildings that are no longer standing today.

1. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
The iconic Japanese hotel has seen three iterations over its lifetime: a wooden structure designed in a Western style by Yuzuru Watanabe in 1880; Frank Lloyd Wright’s version, which lasted from the 1920s to the 1960s; and the current high-rise. Wright’s building famously survived the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, which decimated most of Tokyo. But after several decades, the aging hotel began sinking into the mud beneath it, and it was controversially demolished. The central lobby and reflecting pool were preserved and can be found at the Meiji-mura museum in Inuyama, Japan.

2. Larkin Company Administration Building, Buffalo, New York
Though Wright is perhaps more famous for his residential projects, he also worked on commercial sites. He created the main office building for the Larkin Company, a mail-order soap business, focusing on designing a space to foster productivity. The brick structure featured an atrium to bring in natural light, air-conditioning (it was the first office building to have it throughout), and a recreation space on the roof. It quickly became one of the most famous office buildings in the world. Eventually the Larkin Company went out of business, and after the building changed hands several times, it was ultimately left vacant, then demolished.

3. Midway Gardens, Chicago
Built as an indoor/outdoor entertainment complex in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Midway Gardens featured a beer garden, a dance hall, and a concert venue. Wright had creative control over the entire project, designing details as small as the napkin rings. When Prohibition came around, Midway Gardens went dry but remained open until a decline in attendance caused it to shutter in 1929, when the building was demolished.

4. Rose Pauson House, Phoenix
Rose Pauson commissioned Wright to design a winter home that she could share with her sister, and he produced a monumental stone-and-wood structure. Unfortunately, Pauson only lived in the home for a year before it burnt down—an ember caught a curtain and reduced the house to its foundation, which was left untouched for decades. Locals used the spot as a hangout, nicknaming the ruins Shiprock for their shape. Eventually the foundation was removed, but part of the chimney has been preserved and can be seen at the entrance to the Alta Vista Park Estates subdivision.

5. Hoffman Display Room, New York
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum wasn’t Wright’s first spiral construction in New York—that honor goes to the Hoffman Display Room, which the architect designed for European car salesman Maximilian Hoffman. A rotating platform with a spiral ramp displayed vehicles in the center of the room. Hoffman sold his business to Mercedes-Benz in 1958, and the company remained in the space through 2012. Though the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy attempted to designate the showroom a landmark, demolition occurred before the process was complete.

6. Francis Apartments, Chicago
Early in his career, Wright built this middle-income apartment complex—which had one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments as well as ground-floor commercial space—for the Terre Haute Trust Company. The building was much more straightforward than the Prairie-style ones to come—perhaps this aesthetic stemmed from Wright’s relationship with architect Louis Sullivan, who served as his mentor and is famous for his “form follows function” mentality. Though the complex has been demolished, fragments of it are in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

7. Oscar Steffens House, Chicago
This classic Prairie-style home was built on a ridge overlooking Lake Michigan for wealthy businessman Oscar Steffens and his wife, Katherine. The home was similar in design to the Isabel Roberts House in Oak Park, which Wright designed for his office manager and bookkeeper. The Oscar Steffens House was demolished by a real estate developer in the 1960s, but windows were salvaged from the structure—one sold for $10,000 at a Christie’s auction in 2013.

The joy of easy home flooring Elevation and decoration is given by BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP.

Now, to further enhance your experience, BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP offers Fitting, Polish and Finish plus. This segment-first initiative by Bhandari Marbles provides fitting, polish and finishing services by our team. All this to ensure that peace of mind stays with you, no matter where you live.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL NATURAL STONES, EXCLUSIVELY AT BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP.

WHY CHOOSE THE EXPERIENCED TEAM AT BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP?
Natural stone flooring offers you virtually endless types, styles and price points.
But all that variety and all those decisions can be quite intimidating to the unknown shopper.
With natural stone, knowledge really pays off. And knowledge today, before you buy, can be invaluable.
It can help you decide which type of natural stone best fits with your home and its activities, which size tile complements your room size and much more.

YOU WON’T SEE YOUR FLOOR AT THE NEIGHBORS.
The beauty of natural stone is that no two pieces are ever the same.
Each piece has its own natural characteristics such as color, veining and markings, as well as hardness and porosity. Your floor is truly unique and completely individual. Exclusive.
A natural stone tile floor begins with giant pieces of stone that are mined from the earth and transported to factories where they are cut into thin slabs.
Veining and crystallization may be abundant in one, yet non-existent in another.
Appearance may vary from tile to tile, but that only adds to the elegance, charm and magic of natural stone.

SEALING IS RECOMMENDED.
It is important to note that sealing of natural stone is highly recommended, and that it be performed by a seasoned professional.
Sealing your natural stone flooring makes it less porous, more stain resistant, and protects the stone’s original beauty.
There are different types of sealer depending on your type of stone. We recommend consulting with us about sealing your flooring.

WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STONE FINISHES?

Polished
Grinding, sanding, and buffing produces a high gloss, mirror-like surface. Polishing can be done only on crystallized stones. A polished finish doesn’t affect the porosity of the stone. A polished finish is quite popular as it enhances the color and markings of the material. A stone with a polished finish is very smooth and reflective. This type of finish is used in reception areas, where marble, granite and some harder limestones are laid. The most popular uses of polished stone are in; interior and exterior wall cladding, Interior and exterior paving, Fireplace facing and hearth, Lavatory tops, Residential & Commercial counter tops, Table Tops etc.

Honed
Grinding and sanding produces a smooth, yet not glossy finish. This is best for low maintenance, high traffic applications. Honed finishes unlike polished finishes are not reflective. The honed finish is a satin smooth surface with little light reflection. This finish is often used on walking surfaces and other areas where heavy traffic would wear off a polished finish. Honed finishes are used in interior wall covering. It can also used on the exterior in warm environments, table tops, very light duty residential flooring, etc.

Flamed
A flamed finish is one of the most popular finishes for external use where slip resistance is a concern. It is produced by applying a high-temperature flame to the surface of the stone which creates thermal shock and causes the inherent crystals to fracture, resulting in deeply textured surface ideal for external surfaces. This finish is mainly used on granites, and will hide surface imperfections and tone variations.

Sandblasted
This is a rough, but tidy look created by applying a high pressure blast of sand to the stone’s surface. A sandblasted finish creates a finely textured surface ideal for use in traffic-ways. Applying a high-pressure jet of water mixed with sand, this treatment softens the color and characteristics of the original stone.

Leather Finish
Available only in some varieties of marble & granite, this finish gives the stone a suede look and feel. This texture is smooth and slip-resistant.

Antiqued
This stone is tumbled with sand, pebbles etc to create a weathered, aged finish. An antique finish gives stone an aged appearance by replicating use and wear. Tumbling & at times acid wash is applied to surface of the stone which etches the surface of the stone. This generally dulls the color of the stone. The surface is then be brushed with mechanical wire bush to make the stone smooth and slightly restore the color.

MORE QUESTIONS?
We can help you answer those questions.
Contact Us:
BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP
Since 1631
+91-9672941111/9116341111

There’s a lot to know and consider before buying your natural stone floor, so take your time, ask questions and learn as much as you need to.
One thing you’ll discover is that when it comes to one-of-a-kind beauty, enchanting personality and timeless style, natural stone is in a class by itself.

ADD A TOUCH OF HERITAGE– The yellow limestone and sandstone of Jaisalmer, famous as golden stone, exclusively available at BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP:

It has been extensively used in archi- tectonic heritage of western India.

A UNIQUE AND ROYAL LOOK

BRING THE BEAUTY OF JAISALMER, RAJASTHAN TO YOUR HOME, OFFICE, VILLA ETC. WITH BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP.

An unmistakable coarse grain and ochre hue are the characteristics of the yellow sandstone cladding the facades.
The different vein or fleuri cuts bring to light their striking veins or scattered forms that give high aesthetic value to the different formats of yellow sandstone. This material is ideal for facades not only for its unmistakable stamp but also because it remains eternal under the conditions of its setting.

ALL THE APPLICATIONS OF LIMESTONES AND SANDSTONES

These natural stones stand out for their porosity, which gives them non-slip properties. Their chromatic variety also allows them to adapt to very different projects.

We provide Yellow Limestone that is manufactured by our skilled engineers. We are identified as one of prominent Yellow Limestone Manufacturers, Exporters, and Suppliers in India. Our Yellow Limestone is highly efficient and durable and thus is demanded for the construction of hotels, resorts, individual house, and so forth.

ABOUT YELLOW LIMESTONE
Yellow Limestone found in the form of Sedimentary Limestone rocks. Its High quality limestone is composed of calcium carbonate in the form of calcite or aragonite. Natural yellow limestone is Oil Resistant & Non-Slippery, well suited for Flooring and Paving purposes. It is used in flooring, Wall Cladding, Countertops, and pavement of floors of large commercial complexes, Outer Door looking for Houses, Airports, Hospitals, Railway Stations, and Pavement in Parks etc.
Yellow Limestone is available in Hand Cut Paving and Sawn edges. Also available in Circle paving, Walling stone, Cobbles, Curb stone, Flag Stones, Massive steps, Stepping stones, Pool Coping, Crazy Paving, Mosaics , Borders and Skirting Pieces.
Yellow Limestone is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Polished, Honed, Sand Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, Tumbled and Calibrated. Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like Honed and Natural with four sides swan edges. Natural with Calibrated and Tumbled and Both sides Natural with Hand Cut.
We are supplier of Yellow Limestone also known as Lime Yellow which is renowned for its wide applications due to its durability and beautiful appearance. It is used for flooring, landscaping, paving & wall cladding in the forms of slabs, tiles and cobbles in various finishes in the global markets. One who loves nature and thus natural stone cannot keep himself away from the charm of Yellow Limestone. Be whatever the color scheme of your office / home Lime yellow just gels with almost any color due to its glowing texture and excellent finishing.

Jaisalmer Yellow is a kind of yellow limestone quarried in India. This stone is especially good for Wall and floor applications, countertops, mosaic, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, window sills and other design projects. It also called Gold Jaisalmar Limestone, Jaisalmer Limestone, Jaiselmer Yellow Stone, Yellow Jaisalmer Limestone, Jaisalmer Golden Limestone, Jaisalmer Yellow Marble. Jaisalmer Yellow can be processed into Polished, Pineapple, Honed, Aged, Sawn Cut, Sanded, Rock faced, Sandblasted, Bush hammered, Tumbled and so on.

MORE QUESTIONS?
We can help you answer those questions.
Contact Us:
BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP
Since 1631
+91-9672941111/9116341111

There’s a lot to know and consider before buying your natural stone floor, so take your time, ask questions and learn as much as you need to.
One thing you’ll discover is that when it comes to one-of-a-kind beauty, enchanting personality and timeless style, natural stone is in a class by itself

IMMENSE BEAUTY OF INDIAN AND ITALIAN MARBLE
When it comes to marble, have two options that are immensely popular in Indian homes. Both Indian marble and Italian marble are amazing choices for your flooring or surface top needs. But how do you pick the right marble that’s perfect for your home and budget?
While there’s a lot of info and it’s easy to get overwhelmed, here are the basic differences you need to know between Indian and Italian marble.
Let’s discuss the options
Indian marble is quarried extensively in North India. This makes it a cost-effective choice with a wide variety of colors and textures.
On the other hand, Italian marble is quarried in Italy and is now easily available in India as well. It is widely appreciated for its high luster and imparting visual appeal to the area where it’s used.
Popular Types of Indian and Italian Marbles
Indian marble: It comes in an astonishing array of colors such as white, pink, yellow, green, red and black. Some of the popular varieties include
Lustrous white Makrana marble (famously used in the Taj Mahal)
High-quality white Ambaji marble from Gujarat
The widely exported Indian green marble
Onyx marble which gets its name from the thick bands of alternating color

Italian marble: Like its Indian counterpart, this comes in a variety of color and textures. Though there are a few varieties which are instantly recognizable, such as:
The much valued Statuario marble which is characterized by its white color shot with grey or gold veins
Golden hued Bottochino marble which seems to be lit from within
Light grey Carrara marble which features dispersed, fine, feathery veining
PRICING
Indian marble: While the cost of marble varies from city to city and vendor to vendor, Indian marble starts from as low as ₹30 per sq ft for some varieties of Indian green marble. It goes up to ₹150 per sq ft for other varieties.
Italian marble: Since this is available in a wide variety, prices could range from ₹150 to ₹5,00 per sq ft, and sometimes more.
Laying Cost
The cost of laying both Indian and Italian marble are almost the double in Italian marble which is between ₹25 Indian marble and 50 for Italian marble- per sq ft. Laying marble involves creating a base of cement and river sand before placing the marble slabs and therefore is labour-intensive.

Maintenance Tips
Sweep regularly to keep away dust and grit
Clean surfaces and floors with a mild detergent solution or a specially formulated marble-cleaning liquid
Rub or mop the floors gently; never scrub
Apply a marble sealer to create a protective barrier
Things to watch out for
Ensure the marble slabs you buy are of the same thickness, ideally 16 mm and not less, else it may crack
Look at the marble slabs along with the sample pieces to get a rough estimate and avoid wastage
Take into consideration wastage due to breakage during transit

Indian and Italian marble have their pros and cons, as listed above, but it’s best to choose what suits your needs. While building or renovating your home, you may have a particular finish in mind and a budget to follow. By keeping these points in mind, you can easily select the right type of marble for your house.
Liked our marble basics? Check out this as well: Wood Vs Tile Flooring: Which is Better?
You might also want to take a look at our Materials 101series. This will tell you everything you need to know about building materials used in Indian homes.
CONTACT US:
BHANDARI MARBLE GROUP
Since 1631
+91-9672941111/9116341111