Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone or dolomite, or a combination of both, is altered by heat and pressure. Marble is valued for its rich palette of beautiful colors and appearance and is perfect, pretty much anywhere in the house. Some of the different colors of marble are red, black, white, cream, gold, orange and others.
This stone is recycled natural marble that has been crushed, pressed, heated and bonded with a very small amount of resin. According to scientific terminology, marble is a metamorphic rock containing
more than 50% carbonates (calcite or dolomite) formed by the metamorphic recrystallization of a carbonate rock.
The traditional commercial terminology, on the other hand, refers to a compact, polishable natural stone used for decoration and construction, composed mainly of minerals with a hardness between 3 and 4 on the Mohs scale (such as calcite, dolomite or serpentine).
Advantages of using marble tiles:
• Beauty:
Not only are marble floor tiles an excellent investment, their beauty is outstanding compared to some of the other flooring options you may be considering. Marble flooring is not limited to the kitchen and bathroom, it can be used in almost any room in your home. Area rugs can be used to tie the pattern of the marble into the other design elements in the room.
• Versatility:
Marble tiles are also perfect for shower walls, tub surrounds and vanity tops. It is practical, attractive and will last for years. Marble tiles provide a luxurious, elegant and unique look.
• Durability:
Marble can withstand heavy traffic and repeated use. It's resistant to moisture, so cleaning up spills is very easy. It also has stain resistant properties, but spills should be dealt with as quickly as possible and with the proper cleaners.
• Non-heat resistant:
Marble does not absorb heat, keeping your floor cool during hot summer days.