Even with the existence of several flooring materials like vinyl, linoleum and hardwood, marble tiles are still very popular material because of the elegance it brings to a home or any establishment because of its natural shine.
Aside from the beauty that marble brings to the house, it is much durable than other type of flooring.
It can stand heavy traffic and still last long with a little maintenance like cleaning and little polishing every once in a while to preserve its appearance.
Unlike other flooring like linoleum which are easily scratched when squeezed by a strong material, a marble usually don't, it is only cracked when a very strong object is pushed into it.
It has variety of colors and style available in the market which suit any character you may want to project in your home, office, or any compound.
They are also very resistant to any liquid material and it doesn't stain.
The disadvantage for acquiring a marble tile is its price which is comparatively higher that any flooring materials however they could last much longer than other flooring materials which makes them a lot cheaper in the long run.
A good quality marble tile is usually structured by a thick material, so if you choose tiles which are quite thin, they are more prone to breakage, so investing for more durable marble tile is necessary.
And lastly, unlike vinyl tiles which can be done by anyone, such tile requires the help of a professional because they still require the use of a cement to attach them to the floor, cutting the marble to fit into the flooring is also hard because they are made of a natural stone like that of travertine tiles.
If you think about it, the only disadvantage of marble tile is the prices so if you want them installed, make sure to invest on a quality material even if they are of higher value.
It will make a good investment and a lasting exquisiteness to your flooring in the end.