Because it comes from nature every piece of marble is one of a kind with its own pattern and colors.
What does marble patina look like.
Marble has been used on countertops floors and other surfaces throughout italy new york and other places for decades.
Let us return to new york.
And i typically go with matte look for counters for this reason.
Ah but i have digressed in my detour to constantinople.
I have a desktop copy of the nike.
With marble however every slab is different.
Patina p ə ˈ t iː n ə or ˈ p æ t ɪ n ə is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper brass bronze and similar metals tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes or certain stones and wooden furniture sheen produced by age wear and polishing or any similar acquired change of a surface through age and exposure.
Copper patina is a classic look and it s easier than you think to create a faux copper patina look on nearly anything you want.
I like the classic lived in look that is seen all throughout europe.
The spikes on the top of the figure to discourage birds look like some strange alien fungus.
Copper is my favorite metal.
I tried y all really.
I m not sure why you included the marble patina photos.
I brought home probably 20 different samples of quartz from various manufacturers but they all either looked too pink or too yellow or most of all too uniform.
Below is a picture of what the sherman nike monument looks like today.
Here are 9 extraordinary finishes that defy.
Before i saw this workhorse restaurant marble countertop it was really hard to see what etching and chips would look like.
I usually can t afford real copper things so i do a lot of copper spray painting instead.
We are fully aware of the maintenance involved with marble.
I ve given up in trying to keep my home perfect because i now have 3 little ones but the counters are the one thing i like to look flawless.
Would not love spots or stains.
The bathroom door is actually going to be a sliding door also.
Many of these installations have a beautiful patina look where the veining has changed throughout the years.
So i started collecting marble look quartz options and they all looked fake next to the real marble.
But let s be read more.
The bottom line is that you have to ask yourself how you live and what your preferences are.
I love its shiny happy color.
If you re overcome by ennui at the sight of your space a simple faux finish on a surface or accent piece might be just the touch to perk you right up.
I grew up in all marble bathrooms and personally love the look even with patina.
Hopefully that has mellowed in the last 5 years.