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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Beauty and Moisture Resistance

    Marble is visually striking, and its use in interior decor stretches back centuries. Marble is also resistant to moisture, unlike other flooring options such as hardwood or carpeting, and therefore has a longer lifespan in a bathroom's humid environment.

    On the Other: Price, Coherence and Damage

    Marble is more expensive than options such as tile or hardwood, ranging between $5 and $15 per square foot, as of late 2009. It is also difficult to arrange the flooring so that the marble's naturally occurring patterns match up between tiles. In addition, marble is prone to staining, scratching and cracking, which are likely to occur in a bathroom. It requires ongoing maintenance such as sealing.

    Bottom Line

    You can choose marble for your bathroom as long as you are aware of the investment it requires, both monetarily and in terms of maintenance.

    Source:

    HGTV: Pros and Cons of Marble Tile

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