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Marble, who doesn’t love it! Its natural beauty is prized for its luxurious elegance and ability to heighten the look of any setting. However, this prestigious option comes with a few drawbacks you might want to consider before you select a marble tile for your project. So, in this article, we’ll aim to help you make an informed decision by highlighting the pros and cons of marble.

Marble Positives

Sheer Beauty

An obvious positive of using marble is its sheer beauty. The natural formations that dance across instantly elevate any room with a touch of elegance, which is exceptionally hard to compete with. It also comes in a variety of colours and mixes from glistening shades of white to deep rich dark greens to suit most colour themes, so there’s a colour for every style.

Unique

Naturally, every cut of marble is unique. So, you don’t have to worry about your project looking similar to other work, as every piece is one of a kind. It avoids the possibility of a non-uniformed look and instead showcases its stunning individuality.

Polished Elegance

Marble, unlike most natural stone tiles, can be polished at a very high level, which results in a sleek and sophisticated finish. This also further enhances the marble’s beauty by intensifying the colours making them more noticeable and dramatic.

Light Properties

Marble is translucent!. As light touches the surface, it penetrates through to the colours, resulting in a beautiful illuminating glow. This gives marble the ability to display itself in different lighting environments.

Natural

It’s a natural product. Unlike many other flooring alternatives which are manufactured, marble is entirely natural and is cut straight from a quarry. It is completely biodegradable and won’t release toxins into the atmosphere like many other flooring alternatives such as laminate.

Marble Negatives

Unfortunately, a negative of using Marble Tiles is its costly price tag. If you want the luxurious elegance in your home, you’re going to have pay for it. It can be even more expensive if you opt for marble mosaics, larger formats or unique cuts.

Durability

Marble isn’t the most durable and can be scratched. It is one of the softer choices of natural stones and a result it can be scratched, especially if it is polished. Although they can be buffed out, this won’t be cheap as it will require professionals to do the job. However, if they are too deep, the Marble Tiles might need replacing or filling

Stains

It can stain easily. Marble is porous and falls on the alkaline side of the pH scale, meaning that any acidic stains that touch the surface could cause a chemical reaction, resulting in a severe stain. So, it isn’t really the best Kitchen Tile option.

Maintenance

Marble Tiles may require maintenance. If you are looking for a tile you can put down and not have to worry about it for years to come, then marble is probably not the best choice. As mentioned earlier, marble is porous and can stain easily, but to combat it will have to be sealed with a recommended sealing chemical which acts as an invisible barrier. However, if you want to ensure the marble is fully protected you will need to apply it annually, which can be time-consuming.

Using marble tiles on walls does not incur the same issues as when used on the floor and this in itself makes it an elegant choice for as a feature wall for Bathroom Tiles or Kitchen Tiles. As long as it is sealed it will maintain its natural beauty with very little cleaning or effort.

We hope this article will help you make an informed decision to help you select a product that’s perfect for you. If you would like to find out more about marble tiles or any alternatives, please get in touch via our contact page or visit our showroom.