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.
How to install marble bathroom floor.
Check the layout of the marble tile to avoid having a tiny edge on one end of your floor.
When i first spotted this marble basketweave floor tile on the lowe s website i knew that it would be the floor tile in our guest bathroom renovation.
You can reinforce your floorboards with another layer of plywood or a cement backer board panel.
Subfloor preparation is similar cement board underlayment installed over a sturdy plywood subfloor is the best base for marble tiles just as it is with ceramic tile.
Linear marble tiles in a herringbone pattern and a high gloss white lacquer cabinet add modern elegance to the space.
A marble floor will give an elegant look to any room even a bathroom.
Rebecca lehde inspiro 8 studios.
This beautiful master bathroom crafted by design platform features a floating double vanity a freestanding tub a standing shower and two walk in closets.
The laying process is not very different from laying of a ceramic tile.
Instructions of marble tile laying.
Installing marble floor tile is not an easy process but can be done on your own if you are careful and patient.
Find the center of the room.
Our first example is a classic master bathroom with floor and wall marble tile by rebecca lehde via houzz.
Because of the way that it is made marble is an extremely hard material.
As a result marble is one of the most durable options for bathroom tile.
Reinforce the floor if needed.
A tumbled marble medallion adds a distinctive tile feature to any room.
If properly maintained you can count on your marble tile to last for years.
But how to install marble floor.
Then when it arrived at our house i was even more smitten.
Laying of a marble tile will require the following tools and materials.
A level floor is a must for installing a marble floor.
The marble the cool pattern the black and white classic look yes yes yes.
With a variety of options in coloring and finish marble tiles can complement virtually any color scheme.
The medallion is preassembled so it s easy to install and makes a tile floor that s durable and beautiful.
If you drop a glass on a marble tile floor it will likely break into hundreds of pieces because the surface is so solid.
Tiles are glued down with a thin set adhesive a mortar based product that now is the standard for ceramic and stone tile products.
Matte floor tile in a darker gray completes the look.