Italian stone producer Antolini unveils its latest innovation in luxury interiors: book-matched natural stone designs. This cutting-edge technique mirrors stone patterns to create striking symmetrical effects for floors, walls, cladding and furnishings. 

The book-match design requires expertise in the selection of the most suitable stones, in the processing, and in the installation. Antolini, based in Verona, Italy, offers clients expertise at every process step. 

Natural stone processing follows a series of precise steps to obtain a book-match design. The first stage is about accurately selecting the block of natural stone, (whether marble, granite or travertine), as it needs to have suitable aesthetic and structural characteristics. The quality of the block is crucial to achieve a smooth and stunning final effect. Next, the block is cut into slabs of even thickness using diamond wire saws or disc-cutting machines. The direction of the cut is critical to achieve the desired pattern. The cut slabs are then numbered and marked in sequence to maintain the correct order during further processing, thus ensuring the continuity of the veining.

During the installation, the slabs are precisely jointed to ensure that the veins align perfectly. This requires careful work and the use of specific adhesives and resins to ensure a stable and durable joint.

The natural stones most recommended for this type of laying are those with more intense veining and more pronounced color transitions, for more striking geometries. After the block of stone has been chosen, the project gets specifically tailored, taking into account the characteristics of the final location.  

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