Guides for stone buyers
Plain-language notes on the stones, their care and buying them from Turkey.
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2 min readMarble, travertine and onyx: how they differHow the three stones form, how they look and feel, and what that means for objects and interiors.Read the guide
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2 min readCaring for natural stone objectsEveryday care for marble, travertine and onyx: what to avoid, how to clean and when to seal.Read the guide
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2 min readImporting natural stone from Turkey: a buyer’s checklistWhat to define before you ask for a quotation, how samples and approvals work, delivery terms and the usual shipping documents.Read the guide
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2 min readChoosing natural stone for hotel and commercial projectsHow architects and project teams match marble, travertine and onyx to lobbies, bathrooms, restaurants and guest rooms — and what to settle before ordering.Read the guide
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2 min readTravertine finishes explainedFilled or unfilled, vein cut or cross cut, honed, polished, tumbled or brushed: what each travertine finish looks like and where it works best.Read the guide