Marble And Other Tile

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions in geology the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone.

Marble and other tile.

The beauty of natural stone is unmatched and we have one of the largest product ranges to suit all tastes and budgets. This is because tiles are man made while marble is a natural stone which has to be mined and extracted using costly procedures. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material. It s available at the tile shop in a variety of colors and contrasting veins that can deliver a truly unique appearance.

Cool rich and distinguished marble transcends all other tile flooring materials. A layer of cement board backer board is first laid over the subfloor then the tiles are glued down with a thin set adhesive. Hardness is one of the most important factors for people to choose marble over any other natural stone. Thus maintenance cost is low with marble tiles and flooring.

There are so many good tile choices out there that it can be hard for a homeowner or business owner to make a decision on whether to buy porcelain or marble tiles. Real marble tiles have a beautiful unique look like no other surface with all their whirling patterns and shade variations. Its hardness makes it unique for use in a wide range of space and application. But the same patterns that make marble beautiful can be a real headache to match from tile to tile says daniel dixon a california based tile construction expert.

While the two materials can even look like each other at times especially when porcelain is made to mimic marble on purpose they are two completely different materials. Marble floor tile can have multiple finishes from polished to honed and brushed to tumbled. Carrara is a type of marble tile that often comes in white or a bluish gray. Marble tile is installed in much the same way as ceramic or any other natural stone tile.

With linear veins carrara marble tile is often dramatic in texture and richness. Tiles on the other hand fare better than marble as it can be recycled non toxic and are manufactured using safe processes. Marble is more expensive than tiles. Rio marble granite offers clients over six million square feet of products to choose from.

Rio marble and tile has been a supplier of quality marble and granite tile flooring products and materials for many years and have worked hard to build a solid business reputation throughout the los angeles marble and tile supply industry.