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Pietra piasentina marble tile - help!

10 years ago

We installed Petra piasentina tlie floors in a newly renovated bath. They look great and have a somewhat rough matte finish which we thought would be nonslip. Problem is they seem very porous - every wet footprint shows and am worried about droplet stains around the toilet. Does anyone know about sealing these or will we need to replace them?

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User
10 years ago
It's marble. That's what it does.Live with it's nature or get rid of it.
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Cancork Floor Inc.
10 years ago
Marble always gets sealed. Always. Especially on bathroom floors or with a low-gloss finish (such as yours). There are some marble/stone professionals who like to see marble tile sealed BEFORE it is installed and then 3-4 times AFTERWARDS...before you use the floor.

What did your marble tile expert suggest? Who sold this to you? Who have you called to confirm the requirements of the homeowner re: marble and sealing?

You are going to get different suggestions...but the reality is you need to seal this several times a year for the rest of its life. Have fun. Marble is beautiful.
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