Marble Bathrooms Considerations

Marble bathrooms considerations will be reviewed in the following text. Generally, if you are not put-off by regular cleaning and yearly sealing, and you do not mind the charming patina that develops, marble can make an incredibly beautiful transformation in the bathroom. Marble has been used by master craftspeople throughout the ages to adorn palace floors, ceilings and walls.

 

Marble Bathrooms

Although it was once a show of wealth and power, today marble tile is making its way more and more into everyday homes, bathrooms in particular, all over the world. The question is, should it? Because there’s a finite amount of marble in the world, it’s become more difficult to find quality marble for a home design project. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this beautiful material, and some things you should watch out for when you’re considering putting it in your bathroom.

 

Marble Basics

Marble is a metamorphic rock that’s been used for thousands of years. Each piece of marble is different. The variety in veining and coloring is often considered its best trait. Marble tile can have an even or less uniform look, depending on the type and quality of marble you purchase. Most high-end marble has a very even color palette with soft veining.

 

Marble Advantages

Marble is very easy to work with. It is a softer stone that can be milled, machined and tumbled, which means it can have multiple uses.

 

Marble Disadvantages

Because it’s a soft stone, marble is very absorbent. For example, if you dye your hair in a marble shower, the dye can stain your shower floor. Marble is easily etched by acidic materials, such as lemon and certain cleaning products. If you want to use marble in your bathroom, we suggest testing lotions and other bath supplies on samples to see if there’s a reaction. For this reason, marble isn’t the best choice for children’s bathrooms.

 

 

Marble Bathrooms Considerations

Since marble contains minerals, there’s always the risk that its iron content will turn to rust in a bathroom. A beautiful installation can be ruined when the iron buried deep in the marble discolors from humidity and moisture. We suggest performing a soak test to make sure the marble you’re considering will work in your bath or shower. Simply put the tile you’re considering into a bucket of water for two days, and then take it out and let it sit for two more days. Observe any changes carefully.

 

 

Installation

If you are selecting a sheet tile or small marble tile pattern attached to sheets, know that in any shower renovation, 95 per cent of the back side of the tile needs to be in contact with the tile concrete. This adhesive is often installed with a notched trowel, and not all tiles, including many marble sheet tiles can reach 95 per cent coverage.

 

Maintenance

In my opinion marble should be sealed with a quality sealer and maintained on a regular basis. Avoid using strong cleansers (nothing acid-based) to prevent etching or damage to the sealer. Soap, water and a good nylon scrub brush will do the trick.

 

Sustainability

There is only so much marble in the world, and there are some suppliers of poor-quality or unsustainable marble. Quarrying and transportation can contribute to a big carbon footprint if you haven’t done your research.

 

Non-Slippery Honed Marble

When in a wet environment like a bathroom, we usually recommend honed stone on the floor, and in showers she uses small tile or mosaic to create natural traction with the grout lines. The stone will need to be sealed properly, so there is a little added maintenance in a wet space.

 

Final Statement

As long as a client is educated on how to clean and care for their natural stone, there should be no hesitation in using marble it in bathrooms.

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Sources

www.domain.com.au/living/want-marble-bathroom-consider-factors-first/

usenaturalstone.org/5-questions-to-ask-before-using-marble-in-your-bathroom/

www.marbleandgranite.com/blog/2016/march-2016/is-marble-really-worth-it