Marble is a finishing material for coatings, and it is considered an element of ancient natural beauty with great durability and great resistance. It is a material created naturally with sediments that come from the transformation of limestone rocks. Marble has a rough appearance that completely changes when polished, it has a stained-glass-looking layer, which makes gives it waterproof qualities, looks very elegant and is not prone to wear over time.

Marble is considered a luxury material, however, in construction in recent years it has had an extraordinary development. Today, marble floors are highly sought after as they give spaces a classic tone. 

It is a material that can vary in its composition, structure, compactness, hardness, foreign components, natural cracks, shine, texture, etc. but it is practical for floors, stairs and t-shirts not only for its aesthetic qualities, but also for its durability.

The most popular uses of marble are:

-Coverings (walls, floors, countertops)

-Steps.

-Sculptures, art.

* There are many buildings that use marble flooring in their environments, because of the different and elegant style. This beautiful rock is also used to make stairs, furniture, countertops, toilets, walls, etc. 

* Marble can be used in wall covering, both interior and exterior, due its great beauty, and the clean sensation that its shine transmits when you look at it. Although in the case of exterior spaces, it must be taken into account that both rainwater and the sun can degrade its surface over time.

* The aging of marble is no longer a problem, since it can be treated with chemical or natural substances to prevent or repair, such as varnishing, which protect the material from the elements and wear and tear. 

Benefits of marble flooring

• One of the most sophisticated material
• High resistance
• Waterproof.
• Long lifespan
• Adaptability to any architectural trend, from classical to contemporary minimalism

To consider:

• Although it has a lot of resistance, scratches and scrapes from the furniture on the surface should be avoided, this can cause wear in its natural shine.
• Marble has the physical characteristic of being porous, maintaining the quality of the material requires a series of treatments that will make those pores close and its structure more waterproof.
• Cleaning products with very low pH can cause stains, it is better to clean it with products specially made for the maintenance of marble.

Marble Flooring Installation Process

Marble can be installed in addition to walls and floors, on furniture surfaces, you can create beautiful diagrams using the design line of marble, covering furniture and countertops, in this way there is an added value in the room and the dose of elegance.

If you look in Philadelphia commercial flooring, you will find that there are a variety of floors for your spaces, if you choose marble, we tell you that the marble flooring installation involves a job similar to that of the installation of ceramics, however, in this case there are certain very important peculiarities that differentiate both installation processes.

• Due to the properties of marble, the first thing that should be consulted are the technical specifications of the producer, since the particularities of each case can differ significantly.
• Most marble tile installations are designed to start in the center of a room and then radiate outward.
• All the marble must be removed from the boxes and in a test area and made combinations until the most attractive mounting pattern is achieved, which will generally be the one that makes the floor look like a homogeneous piece of marble.
• When laying marble tiles, it is convenient to use a rubber mallet to tap the marble gently. It should not be hit hard as marble can crack easily. The tiles should not be moved too much after they have been embedded as this can cause them to break.
• Most installations require a flat, smooth substrate with no gaps, defects, or bumps. If not, Philadelphia Flooring Solutions would fix that by filling until the surface is leveled.
• At least two coats of sealer should be applied, and each coat is allowed to dry completely before applying the next. Marble tile floors should not be walked on for at least 48 hours after installation.

If you wish, you can consult directly with us, we are in a very large area of Philadelphia.