Marble Stone Flooring

Marble stone flooring is truly magnificent to look at, they are beautiful and always unique. Marble gives the sense of grandeur wherever it is laid and is also heavier than porcelain. A Marble is a metamorphic rock formed by alteration of limestone or dolomite, often irregularly colored by impurities and used especially in architecture and sculpture. Marble floor tile are also used for both interior and exterior flooring applications. Marble is also very versatile. It can be used in any part of the house, including living rooms, dining rooms and foyers. Marble also has a health benefit – the marble is a natural stone and can actually keep away microscopic particles and germs if it is cleaned properly.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

● Elegant, upscale appearance

● Natural material

● Easily polished

● Accommodates radiant floor heating

● Adds real estate value

● Good appearance

● Good strength and withstand high temperature.

● Hygienic.

● Extremely durable

● Scratch resistance

● It can withstand heavy load.

INSTALLATION METHOD:

1. Level the floor

● Make sure the surface you are laying the marble on is even, clean and dry.

1. Create reference lines

● Next, you need to mark out the position of the marble. Find the middle points of the two longest walls, and draw a chalk line across the floor joining them. Then do the same with the shorter walls, so that they cross.

● LayMarble tiles along the two lines, making sure you work out the best position as you go. It’s good to use as many whole tiles as possible – so adjust the layout accordingly. When you’re positioning marble around a fireplace or similar, keep them symmetrical, and avoid having cut along the wall that faces you as you enter the room.

1. Mix and spread the mortar

● Spread approximately one square metre of mortar into one of the corners created by the chalk lines on the floor, taking care to spread evenly. Work outwards, gently pressing tiles into place, and add plastic spacers to each corner to ensure the grouting is even.

1. Lay down the first Marble

● When you reach the wall, measure and use the tile cutter to cut marble to shape to fill any gaps, not forgetting to leave space for grouting. Wear safety goggles and gloves when cutting marble. Check the marble are level with the spirit level. Once you’ve laid all the marble on one side of the line, continue on the other side of the room.

1. Use Marble spacers

● Use spacers to create the correct spacing between the tiles and keep them even with straight lines along the rows and columns. You should use 1/8 inch (3 mm) marble tile spacers.

1. Cut tiles with a wet saw

● Use a wet saw to cut the tiles to fit in the edges along the walls or special spaces.

1. Remove excess mortar

● If you have put too much adhesive beneath the tiles then you must take a small knife to cut out these extra bits.

1. Seal the marble

● Marble is very soft and prone to damage so it is important to apply a coat of high quality marble sealing agent before proceeding with the grout. This seal is also important because marble is very porous and grout can cause stains in the tile.

1. Grout the tile

● Once you’ve finished tiling your floor, wait 12 hours for the mortar to set, before sealing the surface. Allow the sealer to dry for at least 2 hours, and then you’re ready to grout the tiles. Dampen the spaces between the tiles using a moist sponge to prepare the surface for grouting. Be sure to wear a dust mask, safety goggles, and heavy-duty work gloves.

1. Wipe the Marble clean

● Use a clean sponge to wipe down the surface of the marble tiles. Use a damp sponge to remove any excess grout.

1. Seal the grout

● Use a disposable sponge applicator to paint the grout with a grout sealer. This will help prevent stains and dirt from permanently discolouring the grout.

INSTALLATION MATERIALS:

⮚ Notched Trowels - for setting materials

⮚ Grout Float - for between marble

⮚ Wet Saw - for cutting tile

⮚ Nippers - for fitting edges.

⮚ Straight Edges - for gauging flat floor

⮚ Sponge - for grout finishing

⮚ Spacers - for joint spacing

⮚ Tile Cutter - for cutting

⮚ Drill and Mixing Paddle

⮚ Chalk Line

⮚ Hammer and Nails or Screws

⮚ Buckets - for water, mixing and grouting

⮚ Tape Measure