Marble

Marble Tile and Surfaces

Marble is the reference material in interior stone. No two pieces are identical, the veining runs through the body rather than sitting on the surface, and the way it handles light is something printed reproductions still approximate rather than match. Home Craft Studio carries 502 marble products across tile, mosaic, trim and panel formats.

Polished, honed or tumbled

Polished marble is reflective and shows veining at maximum contrast. Honed marble is smooth without shine, hides etching far better and is the usual recommendation anywhere near cooking or washing. Tumbled marble has softened edges and an aged surface that suits traditional rooms. All three appear in this collection.

Living with natural stone

Marble is porous and calcareous. It should be sealed on installation and resealed periodically, and acidic liquids such as lemon juice, vinegar and wine will etch the surface even when sealed. That is a maintenance reality rather than a defect, and it is why many homeowners choose honed marble in kitchens and save polished marble for bathrooms and feature walls. If you want the look without the upkeep, porcelain marble look tile now reproduces it convincingly.

Where marble is used

Marble works as a backsplash, as wall tile, in showers, on floors rated for it, and as mosaic detailing. See also natural stone tile and the wider stone collection.

Marble is the material most worth seeing before you buy, because the veining varies from slab to slab. Visit a showroom in Clifton, Newark or North Bergen, New Jersey, or in Brooklyn, New York, and book an appointment so a designer is available when you arrive.