Indian vs Italian marble: guide to choose the best for your home

Indian Marble

Indian Marble is widely available in mines across North India.  Particularly in the following states -  Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. There are various Indian marbles to choose from that are known for their colours and veins globally.
●        The Makrana Marble
●        The Ambaji Marble
●        The Indian Green Marble
●        The Onyx Marble

Cost: ₹80* per sq ft onwards
Available in different colours and thickness.

Italian Marble

As it says in the name itself, Italian marbles are from Italy, and you need to import them into India. These marbles are the best fit if your home interior ideas revolve around having a dreamy home.

Here are some of the widely known Italian marbles that are widely famous:
●        The Statuario Italian Marble
●        The Botticino Italian Marble
●        The Carrara Italian Marble

Cost: ₹350 per sq ft
Available in slabs only and different colours.

Still unclear on what to choose? Check the details below to help you choose the marble of your choice and make your home interior ideas possible.

Type:
Indian marble is known to be durable and sturdy. It does not break easily.
Italian marble is softer and can break easily.

Maintenance:
Indian marble is a low maintenance option as it does not catch any stains/scratches easily.
Due to the nature of the Italian marble, it is prone to scratches/stains.

Usage:
Indian marble is best to use for your kitchen, tabletops and even floors.
Italian marble is best as a decorative piece for your home décor.

Look:
Indian marble comes with a medium lustre with a slab thickness of about 30mm.
Italian marble is high in lustre and comes with a slab thickness of 20mm*.

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