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Marble bathroom

MARBLE - Most people are familiar with marble in many uses. From Greek statues to Roman bathrooms, marble has been used for centuries in just about every possible application, both interior and exterior. Marble has the same general properties of limestone and can stain, etch or scratch, but it only becomes more beautiful over time and use. It is readily available in just about every color, size, finish and texture known to man. Most marbles have a veining of a mineral throughout them and are generally thought to be from Italy, but it in actually it is quarried from all over the world. Tumbled marble has become extremely popular in the United States in the last few years for marble bathrooms, backsplash, flooring and shower areas. Prices range from $6.00 - $30.00 per square foot, again dependent upon the rarity, color and country of origin. A couple of drawbacks to marble to be aware of is:
1. Green marbles containing serpentine need to be installed in water areas with specific setting guidelines that your installer should know of as water can warp and break apart green marbles;
2. Polished marble can be slippery to walk upon until a patina has built up on the surface.