Marble crushed stone has long been used in many areas not only in construction, but also in landscape design. This material is made from the appropriate breed. 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.
Besides this, decorative marble crushed stone is produced in completely different sizes. This indicator can be from 2.5 to 70 millimeters in diameter. Each of the fractions is used in a specific area. For example, in landscaping, when decorating buildings, and even when building houses.
Material strength
The resistance index of any material can be determined by mechanical action on it, or rather, by crushing and compressing. The tensile strength of crushed marble is 20 MPa. A trial batch of material is placed in a cylinder, and then in a shelf drum. Only after that the brand is assigned to the rubble. Material can be:
- High strength. This is crushed stone of grade M 1200 - M 1400. From the total mass, the material of weak rocks isless than 5%.
- Durable. Marble crushed stone 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. Material M 200 belongs to this category. In this case, 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 a material that can last 15 years. However, there is also a more durable marble rubble. Its service life is up to 400 years.
Usually, a material with an average or low frost resistance is chosen for decoration. If crushed marble is used to create roads, then experts recommend choosing the F 50 or F300 brand.
Main Applications
For a long time, many private entrepreneurs have found a way to make original paving slabs. In this case, crushed marble is used as a filler. In addition, the material can be painted in almost any color. Thanks to this property of the stone, you can significantly increase the range of tiles. In addition, this method only enhances the decorative effect.
The latest technology allows the use of crushed marble for the manufacture of monolithic stonesurfaces. Good countertops, monuments and floor slabs are obtained from this material. When creating such products, all kinds of hardeners, dyes and plasticizers are added to the main component.
After manufacturing, monolithic surfaces undergo a grinding procedure. As a result, it seems that the products are created from natural marble. It should be noted that such surfaces are resistant to many external influences, durable, safe. Crushed marble white turns into an original and decorative product, which is not inferior to stone in properties.
Design use
Recently, designers are increasingly using this material in the design of premises. And this is no accident. Indeed, many beautiful things can be made from such rubble:
- Crushed marble can be used to create a unique mosaic floor.
- This material is ideal for indoor decoration.
- Crushed stone is often used to create unique facades of buildings.
- In addition, the material is used in the design of household and garden plots.
When arranging garden plots, colored marble crushed stone is also used. This material allows you to highlight a recreation area, paths, alpine slides, shade ornamental plants, create original paths and decorate a flower bed.
Where else can this material be used
After special sanitary treatment, crushed marble can be used as a filler for terrariums andaquariums. Also, this material can be used as one of the components of the filtration system for wells and sewage treatment plants. In addition, crushed marble allows you to create perfect drainage in a flower pot, as well as in a flower bed. This material does not allow moisture to stagnate. As a result, the plants feel more comfortable.
Can I make my own
Today, many stores sell crushed marble in bags, but its cost is quite high. Therefore, many are interested in whether this material can be made at home. Creating decorative rubble from marble is not so difficult. First, you should wash the fine-grained stone, and then place it in the installation for further staining. If the volume is small, then you can use a conventional concrete mixer. Before use, the unit should be washed.
It is necessary to add a dye to the fine-grained stone. It is worth remembering: the richer the shade, the deeper the tone of the finished material will turn out. After that, you can start the installation. Staining of marble rubble 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.
Tricks of the trade
With this method of staining, it should be remembered that a concrete mixer loaded to the top is unlikely to evenly distribute the dye. Therefore, it is better to fill the container not completely. The optimal volume is less than half. In order for decorative gravel to last more than five years, it is worth usingquality dye.
In closing
The variety of shades of marble rubble allows you to turn a dull garden plot into a bright and eye-pleasing recreation area. After all, this material is ideal not only for creating original paths, but also for decorating flower beds. Thanks to this material, very beautiful pictures can be created on earth. In addition, you can make colored decorative gravel yourself.
