The use of marble in buildings dates back all the way back to 438 BC to the Parthenon in Greece. Now, it’s used homes everywhere. This material is a both practical and stylish choice for bathroom tiles, counters, and more.
There truly are a million ideas for how to utilize this beautiful material to the fullest. Keep reading for our top 3 ideas for marble designs in your next bathroom remodel.
1. A White Marble Design Countertop
Marble is one of the most popular materials for countertops in all areas of the home: from the kitchen to the bathroom. It’s a common material to use for vanities or sinks as it looks beautiful and elegant. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before installing this material in your bathroom.
Marble is a pricey building material. Depending on the color, pattern, and quality you are looking for, you can expect to pay anywhere from $45 to $200 per square foot of material. Marble countertops for bathrooms typically run a few thousand dollars, which includes the price of installation.
Additionally, some marble has to be sealed every year or so. Marble comes from porous stone, so it should be coated in a special sealant to prevent staining, scratches, or damage from the wrong types of cleaners or materials. Sealing marble prevents it from damage and prolongs the lifespan of the counter, which makes it worth the cost.
2. Marble Tiles
Perhaps the most popular way marble is used in bathrooms is as tiles. Marble tiles are quite versatile and can stand up to different conditions than other materials, such as porcelain. These can line the floors, the walls, or both for a lovely and uniform appearance.
Marble tiles, just like a marble countertop, should also be coated with a special sealant to stop materials from staining the floors or walls and to hold up better to foot traffic. Use a mild detergent to clean these tiles and take care to not expose them to acids or other damaging liquids.
3. A Marble Bathtub
A marble bathtub is perhaps the ultimate luxury to add to your newly renovated bathroom. If you’re worried you’ll have to spend thousands of dollars to achieve that elegant look, consider going with one made of cultured marble. Cultured marble is human-made material made to imitate natural, or uncultured stone, made of high-quality resin and pulverized stone dust.
The product has a gel sealant, which gives it a glossy finish, making it nearly identical to natural marble bathtubs. The upsides of going with this are the affordable cost, the durability of the material, and the ease of cleaning. Cultured marble does not have to be resealed either.
Do you have more questions about the difference between cultured and natural marble? Contact us to learn which is best for your bathroom remodel.
Make Your Bathroom Look Marble-ous
Marble design work has an air of elegance and sophistication and improved the look of every room it’s in. If you’re remodeling your bathroom and are looking to use marble, consider the ideas we mentioned above.
If you’re in need of more inspiration, check out the rest of our blog posts for more bathroom and kitchen model ideas.
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