Installing marble in northern Iowa


  #1  
Old 05-15-16, 06:27 PM
T
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 36
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
Installing marble in northern Iowa

I was considering putting down some marble flooring in my house, however I live in Northern Iowa so I'm wondering if it gets to cold in that part of the house if the marble will get destroyed or if it will hold up? I've read it goes both ways but no one up here really has much marble in their house to ask about its temperature resistance.
 
  #2  
Old 05-15-16, 06:53 PM
P
Temporarily Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 10,265
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
I worked in a NYC office building that was built in 1924. The marble could withstand any temperature. When Trump Tower was first built, I went inside just to see the place. The marble appeared to be mass produced. It looked nothing like the unique pieces of marble from the 20s. Who knows if the quality deteriorated over the years? If the stone is any good, the climate shouldn't affect it.
 
  #3  
Old 05-15-16, 07:10 PM
C
Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 3,164
Received 168 Upvotes on 136 Posts
Agree with Pulpo, it'll hold up fine. Be aware that marble is not maintenance free and can stain fairly easily. Also, marble, or any stone product will feel cooler underneath than carpeting or wood.
 
  #4  
Old 05-15-16, 07:30 PM
J
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 4,463
Received 128 Upvotes on 113 Posts
Any natural stone will also need a rock solid, level floor, need to share what size joist and free spans you have, what the subfloor type and thickness is.
 
  #5  
Old 05-15-16, 08:38 PM
T
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 36
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
It would be on a ground level entryway with concrete.
 
  #6  
Old 05-16-16, 07:05 AM
S
Group Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: WI/MN
Posts: 19,119
Received 1,262 Upvotes on 1,203 Posts
Marble is pretty soft and easily scratched. After seeing my in-laws house with marble in the bathrooms, I won't ever use it.
 
  #7  
Old 05-16-16, 04:30 PM
chandler's Avatar
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 36,607
Upvotes: 0
Received 9 Upvotes on 8 Posts
If the room or area is large, you will see foot traffic tracks moving across it. One client I had showed me her pathway from the door to her toilet and to her shower. Everything else was fine. Glad I didn't install it. I don't think I would recommend it for a floor, either.
 
  #8  
Old 05-16-16, 08:29 PM
T
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 36
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
Isn't Travertine pretty similar to marble except stronger?
 
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
 
Ask a Question
Question Title:
Description:
Your question will be posted in: