In this article we ll introduce you to six of the most popular marble effect porcelain tiles in the porcel thin range and explain what makes each so distinctive.
Porcelain marble with real marble.
Porcelain tiles are manufactured from clay and offer a wide variety of colors textures and patterns to choose from.
Thus in terms of pros porcelain is a less expensive material than marble but that s only true when you don t consider the choice of marble and the installation costs.
Marble is a luxury material but it also is heavier and of higher quality than porcelain.
This allows porcelain tiles to have the look of natural stone or even hardwood but at a much lower price.
Oh side note here in case you haven t been following along we are currently renovating our master bathroom in just 6 weeks as part of the one room challenge.
Real natural stone marble is beautiful and unique.
Natural stone is heavier than that of a porcelain or ceramic tile and is extremely versatile in its application.
The different sizes i m assuming a 2x2 or 1x1 mosaic and a 12x12 or 18x18 wall tile allow for an easier mix.
Carrara look porcelain tile is a popular option because of how good of a job it does resembling the real thing.
Arabescato gold porcelain tile is the perfect alternative to the natural stone.
How to successfully pair real marble with marble look porcelain tile november 20 2018.
Our design team has created dozens of porcelain marble effect tiles each indistinguishable from the real thing.
However marble is a porous material which means that it can get stained scratched and show age easily.
Most of the real marble tiles i was looking at started at 12 sq ft and up.
No two pieces will ever be exactly the same.
However porcelain tile that looks like marble is more budget friendly and less expensive.
We all love the beauty of natural marble which instantly evokes a sense of luxury and glamor still as much as we wish we could afford it natural marble throughout an entire project is out of reach for many homeowners.
Real marble is timeless and a statement of elegance and wealth.
In comparison marble cost and installation can range from 9 to 24.
The unique veining and mix of tones provide a realistic marble look with the durability of porcelain.
This is also one of the most highly recommended porcelain marble look tiles by many professional interior designers and decorators as it encapsulates the smoothness durability and natural veining of the familiar carrara tile.
However real marble can wear down overtime is porous stains easily and can be expensive.
We did that in this bathroom for a client in denver colorado.