Real marble or look-alike
Real marble is unique and costly and needs sealing, while marble-look porcelain gives a similar look with strength and no sealing. Many bathrooms combine real marble on dry wall areas and vanity tops with porcelain on floors and showers.
Walls, floors and vanity tops
Marble walls feel luxurious, floors need anti-slip honed or textured surfaces and vanity tops need sealing against toothpaste, soap and cosmetics. Avoid polished marble floors in wet areas.
Shower niches and feature areas
A marble niche or vanity wall makes a focal point without covering every surface. Use waterproofing behind marble and white adhesive so grey does not show through.
Sealing and etching
Seal marble before and after fixing, wipe spills and use neutral cleaners. Acids such as toilet cleaners, vinegar and some shampoos etch polished marble. Etched spots dull the surface and need repolishing.
Slip risk and maintenance
Polished marble is slippery when wet, so use honed finishes and mats in showers. Squeegee walls, wipe floors and re-seal when water stops beading. See marble polishing.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Marble-look porcelain, per sq ft | PKR 200 - 450 |
| Local marble tile, per sq ft | PKR 200 - 450 |
| Imported marble tile, per sq ft | PKR 500 - 1,500 |
| Marble vanity top, per sq ft | PKR 600 - 1,800 |
| Fixing labour, per sq ft | PKR 60 - 150 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Fixing tips
Use experienced fixers, white adhesive and thin matching joints, and check slabs for colour before fixing. Fitting should be done by a trained fixer, and the wall or floor checked for level, dryness and strength first.
Before you decide
Use real marble where it is protected, porcelain in showers and floors and seal properly. Keep the slab or box numbers and photos of the layout for any future repair. Keep samples, photos of the layout and the written specification in one folder, compare at least two quotes on the same list of materials, adhesive, grout and labour, and inspect delivered boxes before the fixer starts. Ask for the batch number, buy a few spares and remember that a plan drawn on paper first saves far more than it costs once cutting and fixing begin. If a seller cannot answer a simple question about grade, absorption or return terms, treat that as a signal to ask elsewhere, and never pay the full amount until the delivered goods match the written order in size, shade and quantity. Ask the seller how long the product has been in stock and whether more of the same lot can be reserved for later repairs. Before any work starts, agree the schedule, who protects furniture and floors, and how snags will be recorded and fixed, because clear expectations prevent most disputes between owners and tradespeople.
Frequently Asked Questions
It looks good but stains, etches and slips, so protect it or use marble-look porcelain. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative retail rates run from about PKR 200 to 1,500 per square foot depending on type. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Yes, so seal it and wipe spills. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Yes, for floors and showers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Honed or textured. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo of the space. We reply with a written rate that names the model and the warranty, and lists what is and is not included, so the comparison with other sellers is fair.