Flooring Tile - How to install Marble?
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TimG123
08-17-05, 09:28 AM
I recently installed ceramic tiles on a basement slab and now want to install marble in a foyer on top of wood.
What are the main differences that I need to know between what I expreienced with ceramic and the marble?
The foyer has marble in it already that I will rip up prior to installing new marble.
Thanks.
What are the main differences that I need to know between what I expreienced with ceramic and the marble?
The foyer has marble in it already that I will rip up prior to installing new marble.
Thanks.
Tileman
08-17-05, 06:27 PM
If a wood floor, it needs almost twice the strength, than it does for Ceramic, tell us a little about the floor, joist size, spacing, length of unsupported span, subfloor there now, how many layers, how thick and what is it?:)
You don't want any lippage with marble, you want a tight joint, 1/16 to 1/8" joints and use un-sanded grout, then seal it all.:)
You don't want any lippage with marble, you want a tight joint, 1/16 to 1/8" joints and use un-sanded grout, then seal it all.:)
TimG123
08-18-05, 08:37 AM
I am not sure what type of floor is under the current marble tiles. I would guess that it is plywood but it has marble on it right now, I think the floor joists are 16 inches apart. Does it need to be stronger because the marble weighs a lot more?