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Marble Bathrooms For Your Luxurious Home
By James R Blunt
Marble is the building material of choice among homeowners, but
few people choose to use the stone in their bathrooms because
of maintenance concerns. Besides giving your space a luxurious
feel, marble bathrooms are surprisingly easy to care for. If cleaning
bathrooms made with marble is done properly to preserve and enhance
the stone, then it can maintain its lustrous beauty forever.
Marble tiling is the perfect choice for a formal master bath
floor and wall. Since this is a natural product taken from the
earth, there is very little control in veining and color variation.
There are countless designs, colors, surface textures, tile patterns,
and edge details available.
The Many Colours Of Marble
There are also more affordable faux marble tiles and countertops
available as well. The stone is available in a variety of color
variations such as whites, black, yellows, reds, creamy neutrals,
subtle earth tones, greens, tawny browns, and even scarlet reds,
and will be either clouded or veined. The colors of marble can
be combined with different types of accents, borders and patterns
to produce a dramatic effect to your master suite bath.
The cost to remodel bathroom tiles and countertops with marble
is significant, so it’s best to search out reputable bathroom
contractors to do the installation. Marble is naturally porous,
so it’s essential that the proper sealants are used to prevent
damage.
Do Not Use Marble In Busy Areas
Countertops require tile with greater strength and stronger glazes
to withstand moisture and staining. While marble is very durable,
most natural stone products are prone to cracking, so it’s not
a good idea to use marbles in bathrooms that have a lot of traffic
or ones regularly used by children.
After investing in beautiful marble tile, you’ll want to be extremely
careful with maintenance. For day to day cleaning, a light dusting
with a rag will maintain marble’s shine and polish.
Taking Care When Cleaning Marble
Most contractors will recommend a very mild soap and water solution
for cleaning, but be sure to rinse with clean water to avoid streaking
and a milky residue. Harsh chemicals and abrasive bathroom cleaners
are definitely to be avoided in order to prevent scratching and
dulling the surface of the tile.
However, vinegar is marble’s worst enemy. The acid reacts with
the calcium carbonate in the stone and the result is etching that
completely defaces the surface.
Marble In A Luxurious Bathroom
The finest spas in the world use marble to create a luxurious
environment. You can create a similar experience in your own home.
Marble bathrooms are a great home addition investment and you
get great value for your money.
It’s beauty is timeless, the stone is very resilient, and it
is surprisingly easy to maintain. There really is no reason to
fear using marble in your bathroom at home. It will create a space
that will have you feeling like you’re living in the lap of luxury.
About the Author:
James R Blunt has written a number of articles on architecture
and home improvement including The
Design, Architecture
And Design, Design
Development, Architectural
Digest, Architectural
Services, Architectural
Design, The
Architect, The
Architectural.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Bathroom Remodeling Facts....
I’m ready to remodel my bathroom. Where do I begin?
The first thing you need to do is to set
a budget. You should be realistic and price a few of the amenities
that you wish to include in the bathroom in order to set your
budget. The next step is deciding what stays and what needs to
go.
Outdated fixtures, horrible tile and inefficient
countertops usually are the first things the homeowner wants to
toss to the curb. After you have made the fundamental decisions
of what type of decorating scheme, paint color, tile color, and
bathroom fixtures and amenities it is time to begin.
That seems like a lot of work, and it is,
but the reward is a bathroom that works well for you. It is really
helpful if you can afford to hire a designer and a general contractor
if you intend to do major work. You might also check out some
do-it-yourself websites and television shows to get an idea of
what you will need to know.
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