Just got back from South Beach/Ft Lauderdale and noticed that EVERY condo I was in had marble flooring througout. At first it all seemed a bit tacky and soprano-ish, but after padding my bare feet around the living areas on big old cool stone tiles I'm now a huge fan of marble floors. (at least the "tasteful" ones in soft muted off white tones) So the question -- I searched through old threads and... [more]
Just got back from South Beach/Ft Lauderdale and noticed that EVERY condo I was in had marble flooring througout. At first it all seemed a bit tacky and soprano-ish, but after padding my bare feet around the living areas on big old cool stone tiles I'm now a huge fan of marble floors. (at least the "tasteful" ones in soft muted off white tones)
So the question -- I searched through old threads and it seems all references to marble floors were related to kitchens or baths. Has anyone done their living area wholly in marble flooring? I'm now thinking of tearing out my worn hardwood and putting down wall to wall marble. Any thoughts? Pros/cons? Costs? Installation considerations? Resale impact? Laughter? Gagging? etc.
(and as a side note, since much of South Florida is populated by ex-NYers, do we all somehow develop "bizarro taste" when we relocate -- marble floors, leopard print fabrics, ceramic giraffes....?)
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Response by ab_11218
about 15 years ago
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in warmer climates, marble will work. in NY, the last thing you want on your floors is marble, unless you'll do heated floors. the other issue is how "solid" the surface is. anything falls, it brakes.
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Response by PMG
about 15 years ago
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Marble flooring outside of a lobby, entry or "wet" area reads Asia, mausoleum or casino.
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Response by West34
about 15 years ago
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Already considered the heat thing. My apartment is HOT 365 days a year, high floor south exposure, heat convection flows up thru the bldg and out my windows. My heat is off in winter but it swelters -- always have the windows open.
oh, that Miami style. have you been talking to my mother?
Marble will look un-NYC, it will impede resale. It will have to be sealed a couple of times a year, you have to get to spills immediately or they will stain, you probably have to have a lot of throw rugs down to make your building happy, and they will get very slid-y. Walk around in socks, take a skid, and break your ankle.
That said, it's not a terribly expensive material, and it sure will make your dogs happy in the summer.
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Response by drdrd
about 15 years ago
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WTF? sounds tasteful to ME. I think it's 'when in Rome' & people want a different, exotic, vacation vibe.
If you're putting down the marble you want to be sure that there's no 'give' in your underlayment (subfloor) or you could end up with lots of cracking.
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Response by Primer05
about 15 years ago
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Hi West,
I have installed marble on all the floors in several apartments. Those clients really have enjoyed them. Only one did we install radiant heat.
Two cons: You need to seal in every year, maybe even every 8 months. If you stand for a long time your feet will hurt.
Price is difficult because the building might require sound proofing and you might need self leveling.
There is also the issue of demo of existing floor, what kind is it, what kind of new moldings do you want?
P.S there is nothing wrong with a nice leopard print
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Response by West81st
about 15 years ago
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West34: Marble floors throughout a UWS classic 7 would make your apartment a "no bid" for many buyers, and might cost you 5% of your resale value. That's because most potential buyers would bake in the cost and hassle of ripping out your marble and replacing it with wood - except maybe in the foyer. The ultimate buyer might be somebody who likes the marble, but you would still take the resale hit for knocking out so many potential bidders.
Can't speak for other sectors. In Trump Tower, the impact might be quite different.
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Response by juuceman
about 15 years ago
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My mom has wall to wall marble in her living, dining, and kitchen area; without fail, someone takes a spill every time people get together there. If it's raining outside, you've got a problem. If you don't fully dry your feet off after getting out of the shower, you've got a problem. If you drop a glass, you've got a problem.
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Response by nyc_sport
about 15 years ago
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We put black and white marble floors in the kitchen and butler pantry of a weekend house. It is radiant heat, so the temperature is not an issue. It is also honed and etched so it is not at all slippery, and it is designed to look like an antique floor so stains and the like are irrelevant. We love it, and it is a great heat source. I would never, however, even dreamed of putting marble everywhere. The whole point is to mix textures and create separation between rooms.
But, if you want quality materials, marble can indeed be terribly expensive. Ours were 1/2" (rather than 3/8") thick and custom "antiqued" but I think the tiles were over $20 each.
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Response by alanhart
about 15 years ago
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Marble floors ARE tacky and soprano-ish ... that's all. Acceptable maybe for foyer. Maybe.
I think its nice in bathrooms. Green marble, in particular, in a man's bathroom...
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Response by MohsinTariqAnis
almost 6 years ago
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Hi, I also want to share some information about marble. yellow onyx Marble is accepted yellow onyx from Pakistan onyx quarry, Pakistani onyx is renowned in the humankind. It is also exporting a huge quantity of marble in UAE, Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia. Yellow onyx goods consist of golden onyx tile for interior wall, golden onyx slabs, golden onyx countertop, gold onyx vanity tops and tub surrounds, golden onyx table top, gold onyx sink, and basin, carvings, tiles, and Slabs, etc.
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in warmer climates, marble will work. in NY, the last thing you want on your floors is marble, unless you'll do heated floors. the other issue is how "solid" the surface is. anything falls, it brakes.
Marble flooring outside of a lobby, entry or "wet" area reads Asia, mausoleum or casino.
Already considered the heat thing. My apartment is HOT 365 days a year, high floor south exposure, heat convection flows up thru the bldg and out my windows. My heat is off in winter but it swelters -- always have the windows open.
-- marble floors, leopare print fabrics, ceramic giraffes.... Sounds
-- marble floors, leopare print fabrics, ceramic giraffes.... Sounds
-- marble floors, leopare print fabrics, ceramic giraffes.... Sounds
-- marble floors, leopare print fabrics, ceramic giraffes.... Sounds
oh, that Miami style. have you been talking to my mother?
Marble will look un-NYC, it will impede resale. It will have to be sealed a couple of times a year, you have to get to spills immediately or they will stain, you probably have to have a lot of throw rugs down to make your building happy, and they will get very slid-y. Walk around in socks, take a skid, and break your ankle.
That said, it's not a terribly expensive material, and it sure will make your dogs happy in the summer.
ali r.
DG Neary Realty
WTF? sounds tasteful to ME. I think it's 'when in Rome' & people want a different, exotic, vacation vibe.
If you're putting down the marble you want to be sure that there's no 'give' in your underlayment (subfloor) or you could end up with lots of cracking.
Hi West,
I have installed marble on all the floors in several apartments. Those clients really have enjoyed them. Only one did we install radiant heat.
Two cons: You need to seal in every year, maybe even every 8 months. If you stand for a long time your feet will hurt.
Price is difficult because the building might require sound proofing and you might need self leveling.
There is also the issue of demo of existing floor, what kind is it, what kind of new moldings do you want?
P.S there is nothing wrong with a nice leopard print
West34: Marble floors throughout a UWS classic 7 would make your apartment a "no bid" for many buyers, and might cost you 5% of your resale value. That's because most potential buyers would bake in the cost and hassle of ripping out your marble and replacing it with wood - except maybe in the foyer. The ultimate buyer might be somebody who likes the marble, but you would still take the resale hit for knocking out so many potential bidders.
Can't speak for other sectors. In Trump Tower, the impact might be quite different.
My mom has wall to wall marble in her living, dining, and kitchen area; without fail, someone takes a spill every time people get together there. If it's raining outside, you've got a problem. If you don't fully dry your feet off after getting out of the shower, you've got a problem. If you drop a glass, you've got a problem.
We put black and white marble floors in the kitchen and butler pantry of a weekend house. It is radiant heat, so the temperature is not an issue. It is also honed and etched so it is not at all slippery, and it is designed to look like an antique floor so stains and the like are irrelevant. We love it, and it is a great heat source. I would never, however, even dreamed of putting marble everywhere. The whole point is to mix textures and create separation between rooms.
But, if you want quality materials, marble can indeed be terribly expensive. Ours were 1/2" (rather than 3/8") thick and custom "antiqued" but I think the tiles were over $20 each.
Marble floors ARE tacky and soprano-ish ... that's all. Acceptable maybe for foyer. Maybe.
Ugh, the Sopranos: http://tinyurl.com/2cjmamd
I think its nice in bathrooms. Green marble, in particular, in a man's bathroom...
Hi, I also want to share some information about marble. yellow onyx Marble is accepted yellow onyx from Pakistan onyx quarry, Pakistani onyx is renowned in the humankind. It is also exporting a huge quantity of marble in UAE, Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia. Yellow onyx goods consist of golden onyx tile for interior wall, golden onyx slabs, golden onyx countertop, gold onyx vanity tops and tub surrounds, golden onyx table top, gold onyx sink, and basin, carvings, tiles, and Slabs, etc.