Our marble and stone journey (2024)

Mining

Mr. Fateh has had good fortune in picking his quarries. It is part of the family trade that combines wisdom with common sense. Obtaining quality material first requires finding a potential quarry and marble vein. Then, we take core samples to verify the quality and purity of the marble and to help us determine the best location for digging the quarry. The mining process involves diamond wire and diamond-tipped drills that separate the rock by drilling holes in the marble from the top of the quarry as well as through the side. This preserves the integrity of the stone during extraction.

Mr. Fateh has had good fortune in picking his quarries. It is part of the family trade that combines wisdom with common sense. Obtaining quality material first requires finding a potential quarry and marble vein. Then, we take core samples to verify the quality and purity of the marble and to help us determine the best location for digging the quarry. The mining process involves diamond wire and diamond-tipped drills that separate the rock by drilling holes in the marble from the top of the quarry as well as through the side. This preserves the integrity of the stone during extraction.

Cutting and Polishing

Because of the massive effort it takes to extract the stone from the quarry and prepare if for the finished product, it’s in this phase of production where we especially focus on refining the texture to the desired aesthetic required for each specific project.

Preparation

Upon extraction of the stone, care is taken to ensure the material is transported to the factory in a proper manner to begin the production process. We unload the blocks and classify them in the block yard prior to being sawed. Due to their large dimensions and heavy weight, the blocks are moved and handled with cranes and other specific machines during both loading and unloading as well as during processing. There’s an appreciative anticipation to witnessing this process, knowing what this raw material is going to be transformed into.

Tile Cutting

This stage is where the expertise of our artisan craftspeople comes into play, balancing their interpretation of the marble while keeping the integrity of the stone intact. Depending on the type of marble and the intended product, there are various ways a block can be cut, whether it be by block cutters or multiwire cutters. Another factor taken into consideration is size, since the measurements influence the cutting methods in terms of efficiency and reduction of waste. Multiwire cutters are used in the production of slabs, whereas block cutters create strips that are further processed by the mitre saw or cutter in order to create tiles.

Tiling

Final refinements include artisan techniques such as attaching mesh. And then the abrasion process, followed by polishing, honing, proper aging, bush hammering, sanding and split face, depending on what is required for the finish texture of each stone.

Packing

There are various methods to packing the slabs depending on their size, such as using a multitude of configurations of wooden slats and plastic sheets in between each slab. Irregardless, the care in packing is equally important if not more so to the quality of the material itself. There are no shortcuts at Marble Boutique in saving on costs regarding packing and transport. We account for each step of the process so that our stone products reach the client safely without damage.

If the finished slabs are being shipped abroad, we will prepare a number of wooden bundles to insert them into containers. For slabs being shipped within Europe, we transport them using iron a frames to maintain their position.

Shipping

There are various methods to packing the slabs depending on their size, such as using a multitude of configurations of wooden slats and plastic sheets in between each slab. Irregardless, the care in packing is equally important if not more so to the quality of the material itself. There are no shortcuts at Marble Boutique in saving on costs regarding packing and transport. We account for each step of the process so that our stone products reach the client safely without damage.

Warehouse

Now that the marble is in its finished state, it is very important to protect and store it for its eventual journey to the client. The product is stored in temperature-controlled facilities, ensuring the quality of the material is undisturbed.

At Marble Boutique, We want our business philosophy to embody our product: solid, timeless,reliable (and beautiful, of course!).

We recognize the beauty and potential of our raw material which is why we are careful in choosing our quarries. The integrity of our stones is intact from its initial form as a beautiful, rough, raw piece of stone to it’s final form as a beautiful structure, whether it be a staircase, countertop, or an entire building. Michelangelo found David in a block of marble, through the stones we extract, we provide a way for our clients to shape their own masterpieces.

Our long history has allowed us to grow into a large company and cultivate many relationships. However, we also consider our operation tight enough be artisan-focused so we keep quality consistent, knowing we have the professionalism and credentials to support our commitment to our customers.