Marble
Bathroom Tile
Marble can give a very elegant and fancy look to any
bathroom. Price on marble bathroom tile can vary from as cheap
as normal ceramic tile, to very expensive. This all depends on
the source, color, pattern and finish to the marble. Shop
around to find the marble bathroom tile that suits you. For
instance, you may want a very fancy elegant pink marble to give
your bathroom a European look. Or you may want to match or
complement your marble countertops. The look is up to you.
Most marble bathroom tile is made one foot square, although
many shapes and sizes are available. There are also marble
bathroom tiles available cut into fancy patterns and shapes,
using contrasting colors to give a really nice look. Marble is
water resistant and durable enough for walls, countertops, and
floors, but be aware that marble can be very slick when wet, so
care should be taken on marble floors. A nice bathroom rug will
solve not only this problem, but the cold marble on bare feet
as well.
Marble bathroom tile is usually installed by trained
professionals but can be done by the home owner with a little
bit of training where you buy the marble. You will need to rent
and be shown how to use a saw to cut the marble. You will also
need specialized drill attachments to cut around pipes in the
wall and floor. Finally, as marble bathroom tile can be quite
expensive, mistakes get to be costly.
If you decide to do it yourself, you will need to take very
careful measurements to make sure you buy the right amount of
marble. You don’t want to buy too much as it is expensive, but
you don’t want to run out either. If you have to buy more, the
marble may come from a different batch and can look quite
different. Marble is a natural stone product and as such,
variations in shade are a natural part of the installation, and
actually helps improve the overall look. Too much variation
however, will make the marble look patched.
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