Marble gravel has long been used in manyareas of not only construction, but also landscape design. This material is made from the corresponding rock. It should be noted that this type of crushed stone is often used in finishing works. The main feature of this material is that it is safe and environmentally friendly.
In addition, the rubble of marble decorativeis produced completely different in size. This figure can be between 2.5 and 70 millimeters in diameter. Each of the fractions is applied in a certain area. For example, in landscape design, when decorating buildings and even when building houses.
Strength of material
Resistance index of any materialcan be determined by mechanical action on it, or more precisely when crushing and squeezing. The strength of marble chips is 20 MPa. The trial batch of material is placed in the cylinder, and then into the shelf drum. Only after this rubble is assigned a stamp. The material can be:
- High-strength. This crushed stone grade M 1200 - M 1400. From the total mass of the material of weak rocks is less than 5%.
- Lasting. Marble rubble of weak rocks in this case should be exactly 5% of the total weight.
- Medium strength. This material contains crushed rock of weak breeds not more than 10%.
- Weak strength. In this case, the content of rubble of weak rocks in the material is 10-15%.
- Very weak strength. This category includes material M 200. In this case, the rock of weak rocks in the product is more than 15%.
Frost resistance
This indicator of the material is determined indoors.Decorative marble chips are placed in a solution of sodium sulphate, and then dried. There is material that can last for 15 years. However, there is more durable marble chips. Its service life is up to 400 years.
Usually, for decorating, a material withaverage or low frost resistance index. If the marble chips are used to create roads, experts recommend choosing the brand F 50 or F300.
Main applications
Many private entrepreneurs have foundway of making original paving slabs. In this case, marble chips are used as a filler. In addition, the material can be painted in almost any color. Thanks to this property of stone, you can significantly increase the assortment of tiles. In addition, this method allows only to strengthen the decorative effect.
The newest technologies make it possible to useMarble crushed stone for the manufacture of monolithic stone surfaces. From this material are obtained good worktops, monuments and slabs for the floor. When creating such products, all possible hardeners, dyes and plasticizers are added to the main component.
After manufacturing, monolithic surfacespass the procedure of grinding. As a result, it seems that the products are made of natural marble. It is worth noting that such surfaces are resistant to many external influences, are durable, safe. Crushed marble white turns into an original and decorative product, which by properties are not inferior to the stone.
Use in Design
Recently, designers are increasingly using this material in the design of premises. And it's no accident. You can make many beautiful things from such rubble:
- From the marble crushed stone, you can create a unique mosaic floor.
- This material is ideal for interior decoration of premises.
- Crushed stone is often used to create unique facades of buildings.
- In addition, the material is used in the design of personal and garden plots.
At arrangement of garden sites also applycolored marble gravel. This material allows you to identify a recreation area, paths, alpine hills, shade decorative plants, create original paths and decorate the flower bed.
Where else can you use this material
After a special sanitary treatment of marblecrushed stone can be used as a filler for terrariums and aquariums. Also this material can be used as one of the components of the filtration system of wells and treatment facilities. In addition, the marble crushed stone makes it possible to create an ideal drainage in a flower pot, as well as in a flower bed. This material does not allow moisture to stagnate. As a result, plants feel more comfortable.
Can I make my own
Today many shops sell marblerubble in bags, but its cost is quite high. Therefore, many are wondering whether it is possible to make this material at home. Create a decorative gravel of marble is not so difficult. To begin with, wash the small fraction stone, and then place it in the unit for further staining. If the volume is small, then you can use a conventional concrete mixer. Before use, the unit should be washed.
To fine-grained stone it is necessary to adddye. In this case, it is worth remembering: the more saturated the shade, the deeper will the tone of the finished material. After that, you can start the installation. Staining marble chips is carried out for 20-60 minutes.
The finished material should be poured out and spread evenly over a clean surface so that it can dry out.
Little tricks
With this method of staining,that the concrete mixer loaded to the top is unlikely to evenly distribute the dye. Therefore, it is better to fill the container not completely. Optimal volume - less than half. To decorative rubble has served more than five years, it is worth using a quality dye.
Finally
A variety of shades of marble chips allowsto turn a dull household plot into a bright and pleasant recreation area. After all, this material is ideal not only for creating original tracks, but also for decorating flower beds. Thanks to such material on the ground, you can create very beautiful pictures. In addition, you can make colored decorative rubble yourself.
