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Are There Substitutes to Marble?
13/12/2019
Few of us haven’t been in awe of amazing interior designs with elegant marble baths, impressive full slab marble walls and even small decorative materials made of this so-called royal natural stone. Marble is a gorgeous and durable stone praised as a great building material for centuries. Sadly, with all the advantages comes a pretty high price tag. That’s why we asked experienced Xiamen Aofei Bui...
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Will a Hot Pan Damage Your Granite Countertop?
10/12/2019
Granite countertops are known to be one of the best options for kitchen counters. Granite is one of the toughest types of natural stone as it is an igneous rock formed by the cooling and solidification of lava or magma in the depths of the earth. But does it mean that you can put anything as hot as lava on it? We often hear questions about hot pans on a granite surface and whether they would damag...
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A Perfect Countertop in 9 Steps
06/12/2019
Are you in the middle of a construction project, building a new home or remodeling a bath or kitchen? We know how difficult it is to plan everything for the first time and try to understand where to start. That's why our Xiamen Aofei Building Materials experts prepared this article for you — we will walk you through the 9 easy steps in the countertop shopping process to make this experience much b...
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Is Your Granite Real?
03/12/2019
Decided to improve your interior design with granite? Great choice, it is a highly durable, scratch-, chips, and heat-resistant material that is pretty easy to maintain. But what if we told you that your granite is not actually granite? Sadly, there are many suppliers in the market who take advantage of clients and sell a completely different stone as granite. To help you avoid such situations, Xi...
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Best Marble Colors for Modern Kitchens
29/11/2019
There are many factors to consider when you decide to invest in your kitchen interior design by integrating marble into the picture. And as marble slabs and tiles are likely to outlast the whole structure, it is paramount not to neglect to spend time on choosing the color of the natural stone. What many designers do is try to match the tone and color of the kitchen cabinets. And it is a nice...
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Fresh Marble Bathroom Ideas
26/11/2019
Interested in bringing your bathroom design to a new level? The market is full of amazing options and choices, but how do you know what works best for your customers? Marble is a universal option if you are aiming for an elegant look in your interior design. In today’s article for Xiamen Aofei Building Materials, we will try to cover some of the excellent ideas and outline the advantages of each. ...
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Artificial vs Natural Marble: What's the difference?
22/11/2019
Marble — the king of luxurious looks within types of natural stone. The price of it, indeed, is reflecting the royalty of this material. A relatively recent alternative that will bring similar looks and quality to your construction project is artificial marble. But is there a significant difference between these materials? Is there more into it than just a price difference? Today, Xiamen Aofei Bui...
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Advantages of Ultra-Thin Slabs
20/11/2019
This year the larger-scale format designs entered the world of natural stone slab installations. The best examples would be full slab marble feature walls, large backsplashes, and luxury kitchen islands with waterfall ends. And as the trend is clearly set by the designers, the custom building materials market is catching up as well. But with the fancy interior looks, this brings a challenge to the...
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Marble and Limestone: What's the Difference?
15/11/2019
When it comes to choosing the right natural stone for your construction or design project, it is sometimes really hard to pick one. It is much easier to reach your goals, though, if you know the specific features of different types of natural stone. What if we told you that marble and limestone are the same stone? Well, almost. If this statement confused you and you want to find out more, stay wit...
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Elegant Luxury Design with Contrasting
12/11/2019
Professional designers use many techniques to achieve a high-end elegant look. Knowing how to combine different textures, colors, and shapes to create something unique is an art. In this Xiamen Aofei Building Materials blog, we will share some secrets about how to use with contrast make your interior design look stylish and cosmopolitan. People often think about colors when it comes to talking abo...
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