Marble Flooring

The floor is the first impression of a space. Especially in luxury living spaces, this impression gains meaning with the nobility of the material and the perfection of the application.

Marble is not an ordinary coating in this respect; it is the common choice of top segment projects from residences to villas, hotels to commercial buildings. Both the elegance it offers with its natural texture and the value it adds to the space with its strong stance make it privileged.

However, the real difference in marble floor applications emerges with the right choices, technical knowledge and attention to detail. At this point, Mermersa not only offers quality materials, but also develops solutions suitable for different areas of use and manages the process from start to finish with expertise.

For a robust, aesthetic and long-lasting marble floor, the basic elements to be considered before the application should be determined correctly.

What Should be Considered in Marble Floor Application?

Marble Selection Suitable for the Area of Use

Determine the type of area:
The area where the marble will be used is the first step in determining the right product. While the priority in residential areas is visuality and harmony, species resistant to intensive use should be preferred in commercial areas. In exterior or open area applications, technical criteria such as frost resistance and slip resistance come to the fore.

Surface type should be chosen correctly: While glossy polished surfaces offer an aesthetic appearance indoors, they should be used carefully on wet floors due to the risk of slipperiness. Honed or brushed surfaces, on the other hand, provide both a natural look and a safer use with their matte texture. Such surfaces are more durable in areas with high floor traffic.

Technical specifications should be taken into consideration:
Not all marbles have the same durability. The selected stone should have a low water absorption rate, a high degree of hardness and porosity under control. These characteristics are decisive in preventing the marble from wearing, staining or cracking over time.

Floor Surface

Smoothness and soundness should be checked:
For a healthy marble application, the floor must be flat and solid. Curved, cracked or weak surfaces make it difficult for the adhesive to adhere and may cause the marble to crack or dislodge over time. In such cases, the floor should be leveled with a screed beforehand or necessary structural improvements should be made.

The surface should be cleaned:
Substances such as dust, construction residue, oily layer or mortar residues weaken the binding effect between the floor and the adhesive. Before application, the surface must be swept, vacuum cleaned if necessary and wiped with a dry cloth to make it completely smooth.

Humidity should be evaluated:
Even invisible moisture on the surface can cause serious problems after application. This risk increases especially in applications made shortly after the screed is applied. The adhesive cannot perform fully on damp floors, which may cause problems such as loosening or lifting of the marble over time. The floor must be completely dry before application; if necessary, check with a moisture meter.

Measurement and Application Planning

Area details must be measured precisely:
Success in marble applications starts with accurate measurement. Every protrusion, column, recess or transition point in the application area must be carefully calculated. Measuring without leaving any margin for error, especially in specially shaped areas, eliminates the risk of surprises during the application.

Slab placement and cutting plan should be handled together:
Since the vein structure of marble is natural, each slab is different from each other. For this reason, the layout plan should be made before the application so that the vein transitions appear harmonious. At the same time, placing the slabs according to the direction of light allows the marble to better reflect its natural shine. Special cutting requirements for corner turns, threshold details and narrow spaces should also be determined at this stage.

Spare material should be calculated:
A certain amount of extra material should always be kept on hand in case of breakage or cracking during cutting or application. This both prevents loss of time and allows you to continue the application without compromising the integrity of the application.

Cutting and Layout

Vein and pattern harmony should be ensured:
Each marble slab has its own unique vein structure. Placing these natural patterns in a way that complements each other, not randomly, makes a big difference in terms of aesthetic integrity. Before the application, all slabs should be laid on the floor to check the direction of the veins and make arrangements to make the transitions look natural.

Light and shadow should be taken into consideration:
The brightness, pattern visibility and general perception of the marble surface varies according to the direction of illumination of the area. When planning the slab layout, both natural and artificial light sources should be taken into consideration and how the veins reflect the light should be evaluated. Especially in large areas, shadow transitions and light plays directly affect the floor design.

Conditions of the Application Area

Consider the ambient conditions:
The temperature and humidity balance of the marble application environment directly affects the performance of the material to be used. If the application is made on extremely humid grounds, the durability of the adhesive may decrease over time. Likewise, the material may expand in very hot environments. For this reason, adhesive and protective products suitable for ambient conditions should be preferred.

Subfloor and adhesive compatibility must be ensured:
Each floor type has different technical requirements. Adhesive and primer materials used on different substrates such as concrete, screed or wood should be selected accordingly. If the right product is not used, marble may crack over time.

Special application needs should be determined in advance:
The application area may be an outdoor area, a wet area or an area that will be under heavy load. In such cases, UV-resistant marbles, non-slip surfaces or application systems with waterproofing support should be used. Determining such details before application ensures long-lasting results in terms of aesthetics and technical aspects.

Mermersa meticulously approaches all these details that make a difference in floor application; it accompanies each project with knowledge, experience and care. If you want to give your space a long-lasting, flawless and impressive marble floor, you can rely on Mermersa’s expertise.