Marble or Granite?
What should I use for my bathroom?
November 11, 2009
What is the best type of stone to use on the floor and walls of an enclosed shower? Marble or granite?
Laura M. Stein responds...
Either marble or granite work well in a shower. Granite is less porous than marble. Tumbled marble is very porous and may be harder to clean soap scum out of, but polished or honed marble are easy to maintain. If you have a steam shower, where the door goes right to the ceiling and the space is completely enclosed, the steam cannot escape and creates extra pressure on the walls. In this case, you should use porcelain tiles on the walls.
About the Expert
Laura is an accredited member of CDECA, The Canadian Decorators’ Association and has been working in the design industry in one form or another for well over a decade. With training in both Boston and Toronto, her talents range from interiors to styling to graphic design. The diverse experience has led to a broad range of projects, including work on HGTV’s Designer Guys and Style Dept., as well as photo styling for House & Home magazine. Her company Laura M. Stein Interiors creates leading-edge designs that are distinctive, dynamic, expressive and livable and offers a full range of services, from individual consultations to complete design packages.
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