Marble Floor Tiles Guide: Popular Marble Types, Polished, Honed and Brushed Finishes, Thickness, Sealing and Staining, Scratch Care, Indicative Rates, Fixing and Maintenance for Homes in Pakistan
Marble floor tiles bring a natural, luxurious finish, with each stone slightly different, but marble is porous and soft, so it needs sealing and care. Prices run from about PKR 200 to PKR 1,500 per square foot. This page covers popular types, finishes, thickness, sealing and staining, scratch care, rates, fixing and maintenance. For related pages see Carrara white tile, marble polishing and Italian tiles.
Popular types
Common choices include white, beige and cream marbles, grey and black marbles and green or brown marbles, often sold by local and imported names. Quality and veining vary, so view full tiles rather than small samples.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Local marble tile | PKR 200 - 450 |
| Imported white or beige marble | PKR 500 - 1,000 |
| Premium marble slab | PKR 900 - 1,500 |
| Marble polishing, per sq ft | PKR 20 - 80 |
| 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.
Finishes
Polished marble shines but is slippery when wet and shows scratches, honed marble is matt and softer looking, and brushed or antiqued marble hides wear. Choose honed or brushed for busy floors.
Thickness
Floor marble is usually 15 to 20 mm thick. Thin tiles can crack on uneven bases. Match thickness to the base and traffic.
Sealing and staining
Seal marble before and after fixing and wipe spills at once, since acids etch the surface. Use neutral cleaners only and avoid vinegar and lemon.
Fixing and maintenance
Use white adhesive, tight joints and a level base, and polish periodically. Place mats at entrances. Fitting should be done by a trained fixer, and the wall or floor checked for level, dryness and strength first.
What to check before buying
- Finish. Honed or brushed for busy floors
- Sealing. Done before use
- Thickness. 15 to 20 mm
- Shade. Full tiles viewed
Before you decide
Choose a finish for traffic, seal marble and clean with neutral products. Ask the seller where the marble was quarried and see the exact slabs or boxes you will receive, because colour changes between lots. Store tiles upright and covered, and lay them dry to blend shades before fixing. Avoid heavy furniture dragging, and use felt pads to protect polished marble surfaces from scratches. Before paying, confirm the delivery date, the packing method and who is responsible for damaged boxes, and keep the invoice and batch details together so any claim or reorder is simple later. Ask for the return policy on unopened boxes. Keep spare tiles from the same batch and note the shade code, since matching a tile later from a different batch is difficult. Ask the seller for written size, grade and return terms, view samples in the room's own light and compare total cost per square foot including fixing, not tile price alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with sealing and care, though it is soft. 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, 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.
Honed or brushed. 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.
No, they etch marble. 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.
Yes, we supply across Pakistan. Share the quantity, the size or rating and the place of use on WhatsApp. You get a written rate with the exact model, what is included and the warranty, ready to compare with any other seller. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
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