How To Know It's Time to Replace Your Marble Flooring?

How To Know It's Time to Replace Your Marble Flooring?

Marble has been making an impact in our interiors for decades. Undoubtedly, marble tiles such as green marble, white marble are the most elegant natural stones and enhance the value of any residential or commercial building.

But no matter how durable and strong your marble flooring is, unfortunately, it is not meant to last forever. The marble tiles can be damaged because of acidic substances, scratches, water, and heat. Even after proper care and maintenance, there comes a time when the marble flooring needs to be replaced.

Therefore, the top marble suppliers from India have brought you tips on removing and replacing your marble tiles and slabs.

Removing Marble Flooring:

  1. Inspect the marble flooring area to identify the damage to marble tiles.
  2. Break out the flooring into a smaller area to understand the underlying materials beneath the flooring and the strength needed for the procedure.
  3. Use a masonry chisel to remove the marble tiles. Keep in mind to wear protective gear including safety goggles and hearing aid while doing this.
  4. Clean up the debris and small marble tiles using the chisel.
  5. Level and smoothen the subfloor using sandpaper.

Replacing Marble flooring:

  1. Inspect the stability of the subfloor by bouncing on it. If there is some vibration then it is stable. But, excessive vibration means the flooring is weak. you can strengthen it by adding jack supports.
  2. Analyze the centre of the room by marking the length and width of the area to be installed with the marble tiles.
  3. Put in a thin set of mortar on the floorboard.
  4. Put the marble tiles on the floor but make sure to leave space of about 1/16 inches next to each tile to make it an even layout.
  5. Take neutral-based sealant and seal the marble tiles and you are done with flooring replacement.

To know the detailed procedure of marble flooring replacement, read the blog post - Marble Flooring: When Should You Remove It And Replace It?

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