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7 reasons! Marble floor The best options of modern flooring

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May 17, 2024

Marble floor?

Marble floor is a space where the floor is covered with natural real marble slabs, which will give the advantage of durability and help keep the house cool. 

Marble is classified as a type of metamorphic rock with unique patterns, colors and beauty. In nature, marble has a relatively fine texture and contains various minerals.  Those minerals create a pattern called "stone pattern" that is unique to the marble in each sheet, which naturally moves in each sheet.

7 Reasons Why You Should Choose Marble Flooring for Folk

At present, we have many materials to choose from. Whether it's granite tiles, rubber tiles, laminate, etc., but why should we choose marble?!
Let's take a look at 7 reasons why we should choose marble flooring as a folk one!

  1. attractive Marble floors have unique beautiful patterns and colors. Available in a variety of styles, a variety of colors, compatible with any style of home.
  2. durable Marble flooring is a strong material. It is resistant to scratches to a certain extent. The lifespan of marble can be used for hundreds of years, of course.
  3. Cool and comfortable Marble floors have high cold transfer and do not absorb heat. Helps keep the house cool Suitable for hot countries like ours.
  4. reflect For shiny face marble The light reflected from the marble floor diffuses the light throughout the room, making the room look more spacious and bright.
  5. Suitable for people with allergies . This is because the marble face is exceptionally smooth. This helps to reduce the accumulation of dust and dirt in the material surface.
  6. Environmental friendliness . Marble is a 100% natural material, it can be recycled.
  7. Is the marble floor slippery? As for the shiny front marble, I must honestly answer that if the skin is wet, it will be slippery, but it is not difficult to fix it by adding a non-slip, grooved or polished face to reduce slippery.
Black Forest Extra marble staircase floor grooved to reduce slippage.
Black Forest Extra marble staircase floor grooved to reduce slippage.

What are the different types of marble floors? What kind of room is it suitable for?

I have already seen the reasons and advantages of marble floors, but there are many varieties of marble floors. Which one should we choose? So today we are introducing 7 stone families.

1.) Calacatta Marble

Sample image Calacatta marble
Sample image Calacatta marble

Marble is the most exclusive and luxurious among white or milk-white marbles in some slabs. It can be said that it is one of the rare stone items. The stone itself is beautiful, luxurious, the lines are unique, and because of its rarity, the price of Calacatta marble is high!!

Where is Calacatta marble suitable?

  • Perfect for places that want luxury, simplicity. But hidden with details of history, you can stitch a Vein Match or Book Match pattern to show the beauty of the stone pattern.
  • It goes well with classic, modern, minimal, contemporary and Scandinavian styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)

2.) Carrara Marble

Sample image Carrara marble

Marble from Carara, Italy It is a white marble that is so classic that it is remembered by many people. It is white marble with light gray mineral lines. Suitable for all types of use. Plus, it's easy to maintain.

What kind of place is Carrara marble suitable for?

  • Perfect for those who want a classic twist from timeless marble that has been with Italy for a long time.
  • It goes well with classic, modern, contemporary and Scandinavian styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)

3.) Statuario Marble

Sample image of Statuario marble
Sample image of Statuario marble

One of the rarest marbles from Carrara, Italy. The white stone with sparse mineral lines of light grey will be loved by many sculptors and sculptors around the world. It is beautiful, luxurious, rare, suitable for applications that require the distinctiveness of stone patterns.

What kind of place is Statuario marble suitable for?

  • Perfect for places that want luxury, with diagonal patterns scattered on stone slabs.
  • It goes well with classic, modern, minimalist and contemporary styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)
Statuario Gioia marble bathroom floor
Statuario Gioia marble bathroom floor

4.) Crema Marfil Marble

Sample image of Crema Marfil marble
Sample image of Crema Marfil marble

The stone texture is cream-beige in color and mineral stripes are distributed throughout the sheet. It is beautiful, warm, durable, helps the house look minimalist, suitable for relaxation, and comes with an affordable price with features and durability, making it very worth the investment.

What kind of marble is Crema Marfil suitable for?

  • Perfect for places that need warmth. Comfortable for the eyes, suitable for relaxation.
  • It goes well with minimalist style. Muji, classic, modern and contemporary (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.

5.) Marquina Marble

Sample image: Marquina marble
Sample image: Marquina marble

It is a black marble that is characterized by a pattern of white lines running alternately on the black stone, giving a mood and a sense of calm and depth. It looks mysterious, intriguing, and beautiful. Outstanding, durable, suitable for applications that require differentiation, can be used with a variety of designs.

What kind of place is Marquina marble suitable for?

  • Suitable for places that want to stand out, prefer dark colors.
  • It goes well with modern, contemporary, minimalist and classic styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)

6.) Marble Volakas

Sample image of Marble Volakas
Sample image of Marble Volakas

It is marble imported from Greece. Volacas is another famous marble birthplace around the world for its beauty. Because this stone is white marble, it is cheap, easy to access, and has clear mineral lines, it can be stitched in a vein match or book match pattern. It also suits all styles of decoration, making it feel very worthwhile.

What kind of marble is Volakas suitable for?

  • Suitable for many types of space decoration Because there are colors that are easy to match with all colors, including white-gray, white-blue, white-yellow.
  • It goes well with classic, contemporary, minimalist and modern styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)
White Volakas marble lobby floor at Fifth Jomtien Pataya
White Volakas marble lobby floor at Fifth Jomtien Pataya

7.) Onyx Marble

Sample image of Onyx marble
Sample image of Onyx marble

It is a marble that is known for its spectacular beauty, full of uniqueness, and has a variety of colors for you to choose from to decorate the space in the house. The special feature of Onyx marble is that light can penetrate by installing a light behind the stone to create a beautiful shadow, adding luxury and interest to the Onyx stone.

Where is Onyx marble suitable?

  • Suitable for decorating many areas because there are colors that are easy to match with all tones of the house.
  • It goes well with classic, contemporary, modern and minimalist styles (the choice of style depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. It can be adapted to other styles as needed.)
Onyx marble figure with light penetrating
Onyx marble figure with light penetrating

In addition, Siam Tak has marble. There are many other types of granite to choose from. You can check it out here. Browse marbles Natural stone

Emperador marble floor
Emperador marble floor

How to care for marble floors

Know about the source and each characteristic of marble. Now, how to maintain marble in order to maintain its beauty, shine and extend its service life as best as possible? 

Cleaning

  • Clean regularly: Use a damp mop to mop marble floors regularly. After use
  • Use specialized cleaners: Use cleaners designed specifically for marble. Try to avoid using abrasive cleaners such as toilet cleaners.
  • Clean stains immediately: Clean any stains such as water spills, food spills, etc. that may occur immediately to prevent the stone from absorbing spills and causing stains.

prevention 

  • Pads : The backing should be placed under the furniture to prevent scratches.
  • Carpet : Place a doormat at the entrance to prevent dust and sand.
  • Waterproofing: Apply marble floor waterproofing 1-2 times a year to prevent stains and keep marble looking fresh.

caution

  • Acid-alkali : Do not use acidic solutions such as vinegar. Lemon juice or alkaline liquids such as toilet cleaners on marble floors can cause stains.
  • Sharp objects: Be careful of sharp objects that may scratch or scratch the marble floor.
Azul Macaubas marble floors from Penthouse on the Metropolis Building
Azul Macaubas marble floors from Penthouse on the Metropolis Building

What to know when choosing marble flooring for different areas

Marble floors are a great option for modern homes, but if you're interested in installing marble floors, you should know all of these things to make an informed decision!

  1. Marble is suitable for interior spaces such as halls. Living room bedroom bathroom Marble should not be used in outdoor areas such as gardens, garages, as marble is fragile. And there is a chance of getting scratched. If you want to use it in an outside area, it is more recommended as granite or quartzite.
  2. The texture of marble
    - Polished marble: elegant, shiny, easy to maintain, but secretly slippery if your feet are wet. Anti-slip materials can be used to help in places where there is a risk of slipping, such as in front of the bathroom.
    - Matte marble: The texture is not slippery, easy to maintain, but the surface will not be as shiny as polished. It reduces luxury for modern, contemporary or tropical homes.
  3. Choosing a size and pattern You should choose the size to suit the space and pattern that matches the style of the desired space. You can inquire from a stoneworking specialist at Siam Tak.
  4. Always take care and clean. Marble needs to be maintained like any other floor material and uses dedicated marble cleaning products to make the stone last longer and always keep its aesthetic like new.
  5. The price of marble flooring There are many prices depending on the pattern and rarity, so choose the right one for your budget. Prices start from 399 Bath/sq.m. to tens of thousands of baht/sq.m.
  6. Should consult a marble specialist . Contact a technician who specializes in marble. Ask for advice on the right marble flooring for your home. For marble suitable for use Install and repair correctly and efficiently.
Bathroom floor from Python White marble, Honed face polish, reduce slippage.
Bathroom floor from Python White marble, Honed face polish, reduce slippage.

"We fly direct to the country" to select precious stones from all over the world to your hands!

These beautiful precious stones are carefully selected from leading quarries around the world. Through a meticulous import process by our team of experts. We pay attention to every detail of every process. From the selection of the highest quality stones. From careful delivery to excellent after-sales service, for your pleasure.

MARBLE QUARRY IN VOLAKAS, GREECE, WHERE SIAM TAK EXECUTIVES GO TO CHOOSE EVERY STONE BY THEMSELVES.
MARBLE QUARRY IN VOLAKAS, GREECE, WHERE SIAM TAK EXECUTIVES GO TO CHOOSE EVERY STONE BY THEMSELVES.

What's even more special is that the equipment we use to produce it is from Italy. A country known for its world-class quality marble. Rest assured that every stone you receive from us has been processed with standardized production methods, full of refinement and care.

Volakas marble from Greece, which the executives travel to choose by themselves.
Volakas marble from Greece, which the executives travel to choose by themselves.

Why choose to make marble floors with Siam Tak?

SIAMTAK is a company with more than 30 years of experience in marble floor installation, we offer marble, granite in a variety of patterns and colors so that you can choose the most beautiful floor that suits your home, with a professional marble floor design and installation team who will advise and guide you through the process so that you can get the most beautiful marble floor that meets your needs!
If you are looking for a good quality marble floor, SIAMTAK is the best choice for you.


If you have already decided how marble floors can become part of your home! For more information from our stoneworking experts, please visit SIAMTAK @LINE and SIAMTAK Facebook or call 029-841-680.

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