What’s the best floor tile? Porcelain, granite or marble?
September 20th, 2009 | by admin |I bought a unit in an apartment block that’s being constructed and the architect told me to go down tomorrow to view the different flooring types and to choose. There’s porcelain, granite and marble. Which is the best looking, most expensive floor type? It’s free with the apartment so I want the best.
If you’re not paying then go with the granite. Have them leave some extra if at all possible in case of accidents in the future.
5 Responses to “What’s the best floor tile? Porcelain, granite or marble?”
By Stressed on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply
Of course granites are the most expensive and better looking flooring then marble and procelain.
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By wolfatrest2000 on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply
If you’re not paying then go with the granite. Have them leave some extra if at all possible in case of accidents in the future.
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By Peter on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply
This is not a pat answer. Lowes has marbles that cost $1.98 a tile; granites that are $14 per box of five; and ceramic tiles that are ungodly expensive. You should pick what you like best.
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By Rod on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply
Well no real argument here… Granite looks great and comes with a nice price tag, but Marble looks just as good if not better. The problem with Marble is its a very soft stone – In 6 months of normal wear and tear you will be wanting a polish done to remove all them scratches….NOT CHEAP.
Polished Porcelain will last forever and has very low porousity (harder for spills to penetrate) and comes in a huge range of colours. Although it is a very low porous tile – sealing would still be recommended as it would be with Granite.
But if you want the best natural look that will last longer than you…and if your not paying $$ GRAB THE GRANITE before they change there mind…
Kind regards Rod.
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By ulmets on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply
Marble can be gorgeous, but has wear/care issues. Marble should be cleaned and resealed every 9 – 12 months in high traffic/wet areas. Also certain marbles can stain readily from basic things like orange juice, shampoo, and even water… so see if there’s a stain warrantee on the marbles they offer before committing. Granite has these same issues concerning staining and such (juice, soaps, water, etc), but less so — wear, dulling, and flaking can occur and a once-a-year resealing is best. It does oxidize over time, and so color will change somewhat as it ages… If at all possible, get an impregnating sealer, which will not yellow, build up, or need to be re-applied for years (these should only be applied by professionals though). However, most sealers are topical (surface layer) and will build up and yellow over time (requiring stripping), as well as require annual applications. Also, slipping can be a danger factor for polished marble or granite, so consider that if polished is all they have. Both granite and marble require special pH-neutral cleaners.
Porcelain is my personal favorite for low care and general good looks — full-body, slip-resistant porcelain, that is. It comes in a variety of colors, styles, etc and is very stain/moisture resistant and is unaffected by most chemicals. The tile itself does not require sealing; the grout does require sealing but this will be done before you move in (may need to be reapplied annually or after several years, depending on the sealer they use). Porcelain tile can be cleaned safely with most household cleaners (lysol, windex, etc).
The most expensive looking floors can be either marble or granite, but I’d recommend granite since it’s less worrisome than marble. However, while it is hard to find a porcelain floor that looks more expensive than stone (I have seen them though), consider porcelain for its low maintenance and the wide variety of styles that are likely to be available.
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