A symbol of grandeur and opulence, marble flooring is now becoming a common sight in many households. Their unique patterns, sleek, and stylish appearance is the reason many people are opting for marble flooring.
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Pros of Marble Flooring
Stylish and Lustrous Appeal
Marble slabs when polished look super-shiny, stylish, and glamorous. Their sheen imparts a glamorous and elegant appeal to the room, making them a classic choice for luxury apartments, offices, and other establishments.
Unique Vein Pattern
Marble flooring has its own unique-sense of style that cannot be replicated. No two pieces of marble have the same vein detailing.
Since they are naturally derived, their vein patterns are completely distinct with a unique grain, but at the same time they have a vague sense of similarity.
Versatility
The beauty about marble is its versatility. It can be used in any kind of room; and looks different each time. It can also fit the decor of any institution, right from a hospital, school, museum, or even that of a palace.
If kept away from harsh, acidic cleansers and sealed, polished on a regular basis, marble flooring can last a lifetime. Its strength and durability is noteworthy. The sheen that fades over the years can be brought back by re-polishing.
Durable and Long-lasting
Marble is unaffected by damp weather conditions. Its water-resistant quality makes it a classic choice in moist climatic regions, where wooden flooring is not ideal.
Ideal in Damp Climates
Their rough or sand texture variety is ideal in bathrooms and showers, both for walls and flooring.
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Cons of Marble Flooring
High Installation Costs
Marble is expensive to purchase and install, as compared to the other flooring counterparts.
Installing marble flooring is laborious both in terms of time and effort. Further, replacing marble flooring is also very time-consuming.
High Maintenance Costs
The porous nature of marble makes it susceptible to stains and deterioration. Mild detergents must be used while cleaning to avoid abrasion over time.
They must be sealed periodically every 6 months to one year, to maintain their sheen. This can be time-consuming and expensive.
Slippery
Marble flooring is highly polished to give it its popularly-loved shine. However, the drawback of polishing is that it makes the flooring slippery, especially when wet.
This risk factor must be taken into account before installing in houses. Marble is also available in honed and sand texture, which are rougher and suitable for bathrooms.
Since marble is a naturally-formed, porous rock it tends to react to even food acids. Spills need to be cleaned immediately to prevent staining. Constant care must be taken in kitchens.
Stains Easily
Not Ideal in Cold Climate
Marble flooring is cool and ideal in tropical regions, however, not so good in cold regions. People with arthritis, gout, and other bone-related health conditions will find this flooring very hard and cold to walk on.