NATURAL STONE
materials all had to be considered carefully and work in unison to produce a perfect result.
The client had requested a specific marble floor design that had been inspired by classical references and also from portfolio images on the GML website. GML offered the client and architect a variety of suitable black marbles and granites and white marbles to consider and the client selected a luxurious high quality Statuario marble with a Nero Marquina marble.
Before work could commence preparation of the existing floor had to be considered prior to the tiles being laid and this involved ensuring the floor was strengthened (to meet The Stone Federation requirements) thus limiting the deflection in the substrate and additionally Schluter Ditra matting was also used throughout the area.
The hallway area especially presented challenges for cutting, positioning and laying with its awkward angles and sometimes narrow areas. The marble tiles used throughout the ground floor rooms were all uniform in size and GML’s expertise were required when cutting the hallway borders which were precision cut to variable and specific sizes; as the walls of this period house were not aligned. The definition of this border added fine detail to the space and added focal symmetry to the area.
The overall main chequered pattern was set out by GML’s stone masons in
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“THE LAYOUT
WAS APPROVED AND INSTALLED
WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS PLACED ON THE VEINS SYMMETRY.”
such a way as to run the check all the way from the front door, through to the back garden room and across the entire ground floor. The curved cutting of the border around the staircase was done by eye, on-site and every element was matched to scale, which is an essential consideration when producing a pattern. At the end of the installation the entire floor was completely polished to showcase the outstanding effect.
GML’s team of masons worked alongside the project supervisor who co-ordinated with the client and the architect and oversaw the complete installation to ensure the end result was executed on time and precision perfect. The two rooms illustrated here are just a sample of work that was produced for this residential property and they only provide a snapshot of the level of experience, skill and professionalism that is required to produce hand-crafted, prescriptive environments from natural stones.
ABOUT GRANITE, MARBLE
& LIMESTONE LTD For over 12 years, Granite, Marble & Limestone have evolved and worked alongside some of the most prestigious names worldwide. They have carved out a niche service within a highly competitive, luxury market both in the residential and commercial sectors.
GML provide years of knowledge and expertise combined with their prescriptive services to each client which results in their existing and prospective client base having total confidence in the GML brand as the preferred supplier within the industry.
Their in-house and subcontract teams of Stone Masons, Fixer Masons and Tilers are among the most experienced in the UK. As a member of Stone Federation Great Britain they work to some of the highest standards in the Construction Industry;
• Employing a fully trained workforce
• Having relevant and correct insurances
• Following the codes of practice set down by the Stone Federation
• Adhere to all relevant British Standards
GML aim to work closely with all clients, advising on the best selection of materials to meet their individual requirements.
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