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When it comes to timeless style, you can't beat marble floor tiles, which can instantly elevate the sophisticated feel of any room in your home.

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    When it comes to timeless style, you can't beat marble floor tiles, which can instantly elevate the sophisticated feel of any room in your home.

    Marble Tiles — An Elegant Choice for Your Floors

    Cool, rich and distinguished, marble transcends all other tile flooring materials. It’s available at The Tile Shop in a variety of colors and contrasting veins that can deliver a truly unique appearance. Marble floor tile can have multiple finishes, from polished to honed and brushed to tumbled. Whether you combine similar or contrasting marble looks, this natural material has the “wow” factor that will impress your guests and completely transform your room.

    Color

    Sophisticated bathroom with black marble hexagon mosaic pattern on floor.
    Bathroom Area tiles.

    Although known for its white hues, our marble color choices are just as varied as your unique style. Marble is available at The Tile Shop in black, green, grey, blue, brown, red, beige and more. Lighter marble floors can drastically brighten your room’s atmosphere. We love the way a traditional black and white marble tile flooring can add a classic vibe to your space.

    Shape

    whisper grey grout tiles.
    White marble basketweave mosaic on bathroom floor.

    Marble tiles come in several shapes, from mosaic to basket weave, arabesque to chevron and hexagon to herringbone. Get creative with patterns and shapes to add interesting elements of style to your floors.

    Finish

    white marble bathroom wall tiles.
    bathroom ceramic white floor tiles.

    We offer different types of marble finishes, each of which can create a distinct look and feel. Polished marble is more formal, honed is more traditional and a tumbled finish can add a rustic touch. Mixing finishes will give you a custom, one-of-a-kind look. Since marble is a natural stone, no two pieces will be alike. The Tile Shop offers everything from light to dark tones, so it can fit any style.

    Size

    kitchen floor tiles.
    marble bathroom tiles.
    white ceramic tiles.

    Our most popular size of marble flooring tile is 8” x 20”, and the most traditional size is 12” x 12”. We also offer a multitude of square, plank and smaller mosaic tile patterns.

    Ask the Tile Experts

    • Natural stone will give you a one-of-a-kind look since no two floors will ever look alike, even with the same marble installed. Marble is a popular way to add timeless beauty to any home.

    • They can be slippery, especially when wet. Installing honed marble with more of a matte finish will provide your floors with more traction as will choosing smaller tiles, which mean more grout lines.

    • Marble is a softer stone that requires a few extra steps to install and maintain. Sealer is something you definitely want to use prior to grouting. Apply the sealer once the marble has been set and cured in thinset mortar, but make sure your floor is clean first so you don’t seal in dirt. Sealer will protect the stone during the grouting process. Once your grout is cured you want to apply more sealer. Carefully follow the directions as each sealer is a bit different. We recommend a 10- to 15-year sealer so that you won’t have to complete the sealing process that often. Just because your floor is sealed doesn’t mean you don’t have to clean it (see below). The sealer only protects it from staining, so spills should be wiped up quickly because the sealer closes the stone’s pores on the surface. If soda or wine sits on the surface for too long, it can etch (take the finish off) the stone or, even worse, stain it. Make sure you use a neutral cleaner that is pH balanced to protect your sealer and clean your floors. We do offer cleaners that can help with the stains, but you will need to reseal that area. Also keep in mind that marble’s softer nature means that you shouldn’t drag heavy furniture on it. Marble might require a little more maintenance and upkeep, but nothing can replace its beauty.

    • We offer different price points that can fit in anyone’s budget. Meet with one of our qualified sales associates, and they can lead you in the right direction.

    • The price will vary, and there are marble and granite tiles available at the same price point. Since these two stones are very different in color and style, it’s all about the look you are going for.

    • Sweeping your marble floors regularly will remove any dirt or debris that could scratch its surface. In addition, clean your floors monthly with a soapless cleaner that has a neutral pH. Be sure to avoid acidic cleaners that contain vinegar, ammonia or citrus elements. Grout & Tile Neutral Cleaner from Superior Adhesives & Chemicals is available at The Tile Shop. After mopping, it’s important to use a soft towel to dry the floor so moisture isn’t allowed to leech into the marble. Wipe up any spills immediately so they don’t stain the marble’s porous surface. The Tile Shop offers a poultice stain remover that can remove oil and grease stains without scrubbing.

    • Yes. We don’t recommend using bleach on any marble surface because it will etch the stone.

    • Marble and porcelain are very different materials. Marble is a natural stone, meaning that no two pieces will be the same. Porcelain is a manufactured material that can replicate the look but will never have the shade variation of the real thing. Porcelain is easier to maintain, but marble gives you that timeless look and feel. Choosing between porcelain and marble is all about what fits the needs of your space. The Tile Shop offers both materials in different price points that can work within any budget.

    • Typically, the thickness averages around 3/8”.

    • No, marble tile is not rated for exterior use.