White Marble Tiles – What Makes Them So Alluring?

White marble tile is a trendy-popular element in home design because it’s durable, versatile, and has a timelessly elegant look that’s difficult to match. This article will cover the history of marble tile, its appeal, and some great ways to incorporate it into your interior design schemes. 

According to Geology.com , marble is “a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism.” The word “marble” originated from an Ancient Greek word (marmaron) that meant “crystalline rock” or “shining stone.”

Marble has been used in sculpting for thousands of years because it’s a highly-durable stone that’s shatter resistant. What’s even more fascinating about the natural stone is marble also captures and refracts light beautifully. It’s been used in construction for interior and exterior design applications for thousands of years. The Taj Mahal in India is made from white marble and marble tile. Also, many buildings in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, are constructed from white marble.  

We’ve covered the history of white marble; now, let’s cover its appeal. Why have people used marble for hundreds, if not thousands of years? It starts with the presence of the stone. White marble has a graceful, luxurious, and calming appearance. As a natural stone, the veining patterns on every piece of marble are unique. Beyond an alluring appearance, what sets marble apart from the other natural stone options? It’s the stone’s physical properties.

Marble is a natural, semi-porous stone; you’ll likely need to have it sealed and polished. However, this semi-permeability changes how light interacts with it. When light hits marble, it penetrates it ever-so-slightly before it is scattered and reflected back out. This refraction gives marble its one-of-a-kind luster and makes statues constructed from it appear more life-like. 

Another one of white marble tile’s benefits is its adaptability. You can use white marble tile anywhere in your home. Some of the more popular applications are on your kitchen or bathroom countertops, and you can also use it on your bathroom’s walls or floors. Marble is a great heat conductor. Thus, if you live in a colder climate, you can install radiant heating under your marble bathroom floor, and the stone won’t freeze your feet on frigid January mornings. 

If you’d prefer a marble accent, many people use it for their kitchen or bathroom backsplash. That is the area behind the sink spanning from the countertop up to any cabinets above. This accent is one way to incorporate marble into your home design if you don’t want to use it for an entire floor, wall, or countertop.

Contact us at Tiles Plus More to discuss white marble tiles for your home. 

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