Advantages of marble

What are the advantages of using marble for fireplaces and a bathroom? Are there circumstances where an alternative type of natural stone should be considered instead and why would it make sense in that case?

Asked by Harry on 24th Nov 2021
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"There are no advantages over having marble on a fireplace or a bathroom you would be much better suited using slate or granite in a fireplace marble is fine for a bathroom but does scratch you would be better off using quartz’s For durability purposes as it is much stronger a Less likely to be scratched and will last a lot longer and doesn’t need any sealers"
Answered on 13th Dec 2021 - Member since Jul 2018 - report
"Hi There,

The advantage of using marble for fireplaces: is a durable, highly aesthetic, fire-proof material.
The advantage of using marble in bathrooms is that besides offering stunning looks, it has minimal porosity. As a result, it doesn't allow the proliferation of germs and bacteria, even in humid areas.

I hope it helps!"
Answered on 2nd Dec 2021 - Member since Aug 2021 - report
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