Window sill made of marble - a luxurious detail of a modern interior (23 photos)

For the manufacture of window sills using different materials. The most popular options are PVC or stone window sill. For the production of stone window sills, different raw materials are used: artificial stone, marble, granite. Familiarity with the strengths and weaknesses of the material makes it easier to choose the right product.

Stone window sills have several advantages:

• not afraid of humidity changes (applies to products installed inside heated rooms);
• do not need special permanent care (it is not recommended to use products containing abrasive additives);
• durable
• environmentally friendly (unlike plastic window sills).

Marble and granite window sills are suitable for installation in various rooms. A negative point when choosing a window sill is the price (depends on the parameters of the product, shape and type of material).

Window sills made of white marble are most in demand. White color fits perfectly into the interiors of various styles. The cut of the stone is characterized by a uniform and smooth pattern, which is considered unique. In general, marble has a wide color palette. It is possible to order marble window sills of cream, gray, light brown, dark red shades. Due to the interesting surface pattern, window sills made of natural material can become the main decoration of the interior, and make the room visually warmer or colder.

Window sills made of marble chips are becoming increasingly popular due to the affordable price and imitation of the texture of marble. Cloths are steady against blows, scratches. The material is characterized by high strength, uniform shades (applies to plates of one batch) without spots or veins. Artificial marble slabs are non-porous and therefore do not absorb or release moisture.

The uniqueness of the material is the ability to make custom-made models of any parameters and shades. And this, of course, makes window sills made of artificial stone very popular in creating non-standard interiors. As an option, a design where the window sill goes into the countertop or slabs of radius shapes. The absence of seams prevents mold or mildew.

Window sill installation steps

To order a product, the parameters of windows and openings are first carefully measured. Marble window sills have a standard thickness of 20 mm (or 30 mm). All installation is carried out in several stages.

1. Preparatory processes - arrangement of a niche under the windowsill. Excess concrete or brick is knocked down, and at the bottom of the slopes they are trimmed for the side faces of the product. At this stage, it is undesirable to overzealous, since the fewer the gaps, the better the installation of a marble window sill. The installation site is cleaned of broken building material, dust with a construction vacuum cleaner.
2. Rehearsal installation. A window sill is inserted into a prepared niche. It is important to provide a slight slope of the plate out. It is also necessary to check the distance between the marble and the window profile - it should be minimal. The window sill is taken out.
3. The surface of the niche is primed and covered with tile glue. Also, glue is applied to the back of the plate. The windowsill is installed in a niche and pushed under the frame. The correct position of the marble is controlled by the building level.
4. Residual adhesive must be removed immediately. Moreover, it is important to wipe off the surplus from both the front and the wrong sides.If the adhesive mass is not immediately removed, then it can impregnate marble. And after cleaning the dried glue, spots will remain, and they can be eliminated only with acidic compounds or it will be necessary to polish the marble window sills.
5. If cracks remain between the stove and the window frame, they are carefully cleaned of excess glue and sealed. Moreover, they choose a sealant that does not contain acetic acids and has excellent adhesion to natural stones.

A day after installation, the surface of the window sill is treated with special compounds that prevent the absorption of various liquids into marble. Installation of marble window sills as well as PVC window sills can be carried out independently, special knowledge or devices are not required.

Rules for caring for a marble surface

Marble has a porous structure. Although it is a stone, it absorbs water and other liquids like a sponge. Stains from pigmented compounds (zelenka, wine, coffee) are difficult to remove, therefore, the main measures for servicing the windowsill are preventive. To do this, the marble window sills are first cleaned with a damp cloth. Severe contaminants are washed off with special compounds. Then the window sill made of marble is treated with special impregnations to prevent coloring liquids from entering the pores. Impregnation is applied to marble twice a year. They do not change the shade of the stone, do not create a film and do not leave spots.

It is also important to consider the care of polished and unpolished surfaces. In the first case, the funds are used to enhance the shine of the stone, and in the second - to emphasize the pattern
marble, its colors and textures (paste-like protective silicone polishes are used).

The distinguishing feature of marble is fragility, therefore it is extremely important to exclude blows on the surface and heavy objects falling on it.

Marble window sills look great in any design style, they can be called a long-term investment in the interior. For this, it is important to understand and remember that marble is not capricious in care, but requires respectful treatment.