Laying down a marble floor is not much different than tiling with ceramic tile or other types of stone tile.However,marble is a soft stone and it cannot withstand construction traffic or debris.Once you begin installing marble tile,you have to protect it like the hood of a fancy car.Marble tile also offers a unique challenge due to the veins in the stone.These give the floor beautiful depth and texture,but require you to create a visually pleasing mosaic of veins.Not all the marble tiles you buy are meant to be placed next to one another.
The very first important step is to level the floor.Look for imperfections and gaps and fill them using a leveling floor compound.Determine the center point of the room with the help of a measuring tape and chalk.Run a trial installation and place the marble tiles on the floor starting with the center point and then moving sideward.This process shall assist you to identify sections where you need to install cut tiles and shall allow you to check the final pattern.
The very first important step is to level the floor.Look for imperfections and gaps and fill them using a leveling floor compound.Determine the center point of the room with the help of a measuring tape and chalk.Run a trial installation and place the marble tiles on the floor starting with the center point and then moving sideward.This process shall assist you to identify sections where you need to install cut tiles and shall allow you to check the final pattern.
Employ a notched trowel and apply a fine layer of adhesive or mortar on the surface.Cover the area in sections and start with the center point.
Gently press the marble tiles on to the floor while ensuring that tiles do not slide and the adhesive does not come on the top.
Allow the tiles to set for at least 14 to 16 hours.
Lastly,you need to grout the tiles. Spread the grout into the fine gaps between the tiles and keep scrapping out the excess.Leave the tiles undisturbed for another 24 hours.Clean the tiles with water if required.Time To Complete:1-2 days or longer with larger rooms,as well as 3-4 days for drying.
