Although it was once a show of wealth and power today marble tile is a feature in many everyday homes bathrooms in particular all over the world.
Marble marque tile for bathroom.
Because of the way that it is made marble is an extremely hard material.
The small but practical vanity features a wide sink set in a marble countertop as well as a faucet with clean.
The different tile sizes provide some interesting flow and movement to the space and the gray paint around the alcove shower note the marble hex tile at the bottom there highlights the veining really well.
Real marble tiles have a beautiful unique look like no other surface with all their whirling patterns and shade variations.
We also have the same tile on the floor of another bathroom and mosaic marble on the shower floor in that room.
The large size of the tile not only suited the big room but meant they were very quick to lay.
If you drop a glass on a marble tile floor it will likely break into hundreds of pieces because the surface is so solid.
Our first example is a classic master bathroom with floor and wall marble tile by rebecca lehde via houzz.
With linear veins carrara marble tile is often dramatic in texture and richness.
Carrara is a type of marble tile that often comes in white or a bluish gray.
It was a fast job for our tile contractor.
Lighter marble floors can drastically brighten your room s atmosphere.
Marble isn t just for large palatial bathrooms.
If properly maintained you can count on your marble tile to last for years.
Marble has been used by master craftsmen throughout the ages to adorn palace floors ceilings and walls.
I loved the marble look but also loved that they would be durable as ceramic tiles generally are and were waaaay cheaper than the real deal less than 2 square foot.
On the floors carrara venato 2 octagon polished mosaic tile on the walls white glass subway tile with rope trim and finally on the shower and recessed shelf carrara bianco polished 3 hexagon marble mosaic tile.
But the same patterns that make marble beautiful can be a real headache to match from tile to tile says daniel dixon a california based tile construction expert.
We love the way a traditional black and white marble tile flooring can add a classic vibe to your space.
This modern bathroom by tamara magel cleverly uses an affordable marble herringbone tile to spruce up this smaller space.
Marble is available at the tile shop in black green grey blue brown red beige and more.
Rebecca lehde inspiro 8 studios.
Three types of tile lend luxury to this modern farmhouse bathroom.
As a result marble is one of the most durable options for bathroom tile.