marble

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated, although there are exceptions. In geology, the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.

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  1. J

    Advice for mat and marble tiles :)

    Hi everyone I am building my own house and now I'm ready to tile the floor downstairs. I have underfloor heating (wet system) with the calcium screed on top. Its about 65 mm thick the screed is. I was advised by the company that installed the screed to sand the top to get the film off, I have...
  2. N

    Remove and replace shower river rock tile flooring and marble wall tile water damage help

    This is my first time posting, I searched for a similar thread and didn't find much- apologies if this is a repeat! My upstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower with marble wall tile and river stone floor. The river rock flooring is getting messed up. The grout is cracking and coming loose, and a...
    • nose1182
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    • damage flooring former help marble replace shower shower tray tile wall water wetroom
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: America
  3. Porgmeister1

    Marble tiles...What grout?...What sealer?

    Hey all, New to the forum so go easy ;) I've finished tiling my bathroom floor with honed marble tiles (30cm x 30cm). We are having microcement on the walls around the shower area. (Wetroom style, used a preformed tray). The first question is what grout should I use? The concern I have is...
  4. B

    How do I fill this gap between marble tile and metal window frame?

    Hello everyone. My building had bricking work done on the outside and it seems in the process they've yanked the shower window away from where it was seated before. Creating this gap between the tile and exterior frame. How do I fill this gap? Should I use grout or something else? Thank you!
    • Bpmessenger
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    • fill frame gap gaps grout how marble metal this tile window
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: America
  5. J

    Socket Holes in Marble Tiles

    Hello, What would be the best way to cut holes in 10mm marble tiles for electrical sockets? Thanks!
    • jus001
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    • holes marble tiles
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: America
  6. Y

    Marble ShowerTrowel Size

    Oops, I am reposting this into the correct forum Building a walk-in shower & additional soaking tub area 1) What specific size notched trowel for 6"x18" Carrara (stone) marble on Kerdi board shower walls. Installed in a 50/50 brick pattern with 1/16" jts. Tiles will be back buttered 2) Is a...
    • yelrom
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    • former marble shower tray size trowel wetroom
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: America
  7. Y

    DIY Trowel Size for Carrara Marble

    Hello. Doing... ( extremely slowly ).. a walk-in shower & additional soaking tub area 1) What specific size notched trowel for 6"x18" Carrara (stone) marble on Kerdi board shower walls. Installed in a 50/50 brick pattern with 1/16" jts. Tiles will be back buttered 2) Is a levelling...
  8. P

    White marble yellowing

    Hi there, I have some white marble mosaic to fix and I know from experience it will yellow when it gets wet. Is there some way to prevent this? Obviously I can seal the face but the back will absorb water from the adhesive. Thanks.
  9. D

    I'm Looking For This Tile Carrara 800x800 white marble polished.

    looking for these tiles I picked up from tile mountain a couple of years back, need 10 more. Anyone seen or come across these elsewhere ? Thanks
  10. P

    Best adhesive for small marble tiles

    Good day all. My daughter has asked me to tile a cooker splashback in her kitchen. They've chosen marble tiles of about 150mm x 75mm x 8-10mm. They're quite chunky things for small tiles. The wall they're going on has been sanded back to smooth brown finishing plaster and the wall itself is...
    • philipio
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    • adhesive best marble small tile tiles
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: America
  11. S

    Mastik failing quickly in marble tiled shower

    Hi, I recently had a contractor strip out and replace all the Mastik in my shower as it had failed. It was a very poor job and not colour matched. The new contractor did a good job, or appeared tom with a matched colour (Jasmine) but less than two months on it has completely failed, coming away...
  12. R

    Cracked marble tile, shortly after installation

    Hi all, I was hoping to get some input/help on this situation. Background: We had 12 x 24" Calcutta gold installed on the floor / shower wall in two second story bathrooms. The contractor floated the floor with concrete. After approximately 2 months, we noticed a linear crack along 4-5...
    • ryanla
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    • cracked installation marble tile
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: America
  13. J

    Marble Tiles on Solid Plastered Wall

    Hello, Just about to embark on an extension and the first job is to move the bathroom into what was part of the old living room. The walls are solid blockwork with a plaster finish (and wallpaper). I would imagine marble would be too heavy to fix directly to the plastered wall so I was...
    • jus001
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    • marble tile tiles wall
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: America
  14. M

    Issue picking grout for my polished san dona marble hex shower floor

    Hello everyone I have a question I have installed hex polished marble san dona tile in my shower floor and 3x6 on the walls. I'm not sure what to use on the floor for grout sanded or un sanded.... I have ~1/8 joints. Thanks for the input
    • Mnsnow!
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    • floor former grout issue marble polished shower shower tray wetroom
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: America
  15. C

    Adhesive recommended

    Adhesive for marble backsplash
    • Chuckzin
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    • adhesive backsplash marble
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: America
  16. A

    Identifying Marble Type

    Hi, We recently purchased a vanity unit which has a marble top on it. Just had a few queries if people could kindly answer. Firstly, the marble is very crystal like. When we looked at kitchen worktops a while back I never saw any marble that had crystals in it - only granite? Also, the veining...
  17. J

    DIY-Can I use liquid nails to glue marble pencil trim to shower floor?

    I want to install this marble pencil trim ON TOP of the existing shower floor tile. Can I use an adhesive like liquid nails to do this or will it not form a waterproof bond correctly? Just looking for a fast and easy way. Thanks!
    • johnnylama
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    • floor former glue liquid marble shower shower tray trim wetroom
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: America
  18. H

    Advice on heated floor curbless marble steam shower

    Hey guys new member here I've been tiling for almost 8 years I have a customer that would like a curbless steam shower with marble tiles floor to ceiling and electric heat system underneath these tiles. This will be my first steam shower I Do by myself just wondering advice on the best...
  19. R

    What is the best brand fro Grout and Adhesive?

    Hi all! I just recently bought and received some Carrara Venatino White Marble Tiles by Starel Stones (link below) tiles look beautiful and I wanted to get professional advice on the best brand for the grout and adhesive to use just so I don’t mess things up ;)) Wall Tiles...
  20. T

    First time tiling with marble. Advice please

    Hello It's Hugo here. I did have an account on here before but can't seem to find it, so I have re registered. It will the first time tiling with marble. The customer is looking at 600x600 on the floor and 600 x 300 on the walls. There is a load of prep work to do first I know and I'll be...
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