Marble rubble has long been used in many areas of not only construction, but also landscape design. This material is made from the appropriate breed. It is worth noting that this type of crushed stone is often used in finishing work. The main feature of such material is that it is safe and environmentally friendly.
In addition, crushed marble decorative is produced completely different in size. This indicator can be from 2.5 to 70 millimeters in diameter. Each of the fractions is applied in a specific area. For example, in landscape design, in the decoration of buildings and even in the construction of houses.
Material strength
The resistance index of any material can be determined by mechanical action on it, and more precisely when crushing and compression. The tensile strength of marble rubble is 20 MPa. A test batch of material is placed in a cylinder, and then in a shelf drum. Only after this gravel is assigned a mark. Material may be:
- High strength. This is crushed stone of the brand M 1200 - M 1400. Of the total mass, 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 stone of weak rocks no more than 10%.
- Weak strength. In this case, the content of crushed stone of weak rocks in the material is 10-15%.
- Very weak strength. The material M 200 belongs to this category. In this case, the crushed stone of weak rocks in the product is more than 15%.
Frost resistance
This indicator of the material is determined indoors. Decorative marble crushed stone is placed in a solution of sodium sulfate, and then dried. There is material that can last 15 years. However, there is a more durable marble crushed stone. Its service life is up to 400 years.
Typically, a material with an average or low frost resistance is chosen for decoration. If marble crushed stone is used to create roads, then experts recommend choosing the brand F 50 or F300.
Main applications
For a long time, many private entrepreneurs have found a way to make original paving slabs. In this case, marble rubble is used as a filler. In addition, the material can be painted in almost any color. Due to this property of stone, you can significantly increase the range of tiles. In addition, this method only allows you to enhance the decorative effect.
The latest technology allows the use of marble crushed stone for the manufacture of monolithic stone surfaces. This material makes good countertops, monuments and floor slabs. When creating such products, various hardeners, dyes, and plasticizers are added to the main component.
After manufacturing, monolithic surfaces undergo a grinding procedure. As a result of this, it seems that the products are made of natural marble. It is worth noting that such surfaces are resistant to many external influences, durable, safe. Marble crushed white turns into an original and decorative product, which is not inferior to stone in properties.
Use in design
Recently, designers are increasingly using similar material in the design of rooms. And this is no accident. After all, from such rubble you can make many beautiful things:
- From marble rubble you can create a unique mosaic floor.
- This material is ideal for interior decoration.
- Crushed stone is often used to create unique building facades.
- In addition, the material is used in the design of personal and garden plots.
When arranging garden plots, colored marble rubble is also used. This material allows you to highlight a recreation area, paths, alpine slides, tint decorative plants, create original paths and decorate the flowerbed.
Where else can this material be used?
After special sanitization, crushed marble can be used as a filler for terrariums and aquariums. Also, this material can be used as one of the components of the well filtration system and treatment facilities. In addition, marble rubble allows you to create the perfect drainage in a flower pot, as well as on a flower bed. This material does not allow moisture to stagnate. As a result, plants feel more comfortable.
Is it possible to make it yourself
Today, many stores sell marble gravel in bags, but its cost is quite high. Therefore, many are interested in whether this material can be made at home. To create a decorative crushed stone from marble is not so difficult. First you need to rinse the fine-grained 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.
Dye must be added to the finely grained stone. It is worth remembering: the more saturated the shade, the deeper the tone of the finished material will turn out. After that, you can start the installation. Stained marble crushed stone is carried out within 20-60 minutes.
The finished material should be poured out and evenly distributed over a clean surface so that it can dry out.
Little tricks
With this method of staining, it should be remembered that the concrete mixer loaded to the top is unlikely to evenly distribute the dye. Therefore, it is better not to fill the container completely. The optimal volume is less than half. For decorative gravel to last more than five years, it is worth using a high-quality dye.
Finally
A variety of shades of marble rubble allows you to turn a dull home garden into a bright and pleasant for the eyes relaxation area. After all, this material is ideal not only for creating original tracks, but also for decorating flower beds. Thanks to this material, very beautiful paintings can be created on earth. In addition, you can make colored decorative crushed stone yourself.