But in actuality marble is a very delicate flooring material that needs to be taken care of.
Marble installation procedure.
Installing marble flooring can add beauty and elegance to a bathroom or foyer.
Marble tiles are quite thick so laying the tiles over the top of the existing floor is rarely practical.
After putting each marble tile on the mortar place a 1 16 inch tile spacer between it and the next tile.
Sealing the marble marble may seem like it is a very hard solid material.
It is rock after all.
When the mortar is dry seal the marble.
Marble installation manual author.
How to install marble floor tile.
Most installation tools are identical to those used to install ceramic and porcelain tile.
All plumbing electrical etc works must be finalized prior to marble installation.
Match for color and pattern by using units numbered in.
B produce lines cut straight and true with edges eased slightly to prevent stripping.
Site condition checking and setting out.
A execute flooring installation by skilled fixers and do necessary cutting at the site.
All marble tiles should be treated with a surface finish upon installation as well as a below surface sealer for extra protection.
With a variety of options in coloring and finish marble tiles can complement virtually any color scheme.
Thresholds shall be raised at doors to rooms containing equipment or fixtures with water supply.
Marble thresholds chamfered at edge shall be provided across doorways where floors meet other floor finishes.
Store approved marble tiles near each work area.
There are also some very key differences though based on the unique properties of marble tiles.
C set stone to comply with drawings and shop drawings.
This will ensure that the finished project has an evenly spaced appearance.
Part of the draw of marble is the unique veining and patterns but this also makes it possible to lay marble tiles next to each other that do not match well.
For johnson marble quartz products it is recommended to use adhesive diamond star admix ad 1 from ardex endura india pvt ltd or any other polymer modified adhesives meeting these specifications.
The marble tile should be sealed using a neutral ph breathable sealer after installation.
Main contractor shall sign off clearance to lay tile for each floor separately.
