Marble or glass subway tile in bath/shower

[Anonymous]

We found a marble subway tile that we like but now I am concerned about putting it in a combo bathtub/shower because of etching or staining. Any experience? Also, considering glass subway tile.

Thoughts on either? I am not a huge fan of the white ceramic subway tile but would consider beveled white beveled. Looking for alternatives.

[Anonymous]

I love the small subway tiles in pale colors - like a very pale green or blue

[Anonymous]

Do both, bottom marble, top glass. Best of both worlds.

[Anonymous]

I would do marble! I LOVE marble and want it everywhere! Etching doesn't bother me and I would do honed. Staining isn't an issue on sealed marble. I would not do half and half. Take a look on Houzz, marble baths are gorgeous!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would do marble! I LOVE marble and want it everywhere! Etching doesn't bother me and I would do honed. Staining isn't an issue on sealed marble. I would not do half and half. Take a look on Houzz, marble baths are gorgeous!

+1

[Anonymous]

Marble, for sure. Glass tile is already looking dated.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. I like the honed look better but does one etch more?

[Anonymous]

Neither, a trend that has passed.

[Anonymous]

Marble is ugly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Marble is ugly

So is your spirit.Nothing is ugly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marble is ugly

So is your spirit.Nothing is ugly.

You clearly haven't seen my Uncle Walter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Marble is ugly

http://www.houzz.com/photos/785883/Clawson-Architects-Projects-traditional-bathroom-new-york

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Neither, a trend that has passed.

Marble has been around forever and it isn't a trend. Marble is in most luxury homes for a reason.

[Anonymous]

Have you looked into the maintenance requirements for marble? Will anyone be dying their hair at home and then showering in that bathroom? Although I love the look of marble, especially that beautiful blue/green small marble tile for the floor, those two considerations ultimately turned us off.

We ended up finding a really gorgeous porcelain tile equivalent. We went to a couple tile stores but ultimately found it at a Home Depot in Fairfax. We love the way it looks, and don't have to worry as much about upkeep!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you looked into the maintenance requirements for marble? Will anyone be dying their hair at home and then showering in that bathroom? Although I love the look of marble, especially that beautiful blue/green small marble tile for the floor, those two considerations ultimately turned us off.

We ended up finding a really gorgeous porcelain tile equivalent. We went to a couple tile stores but ultimately found it at a Home Depot in Fairfax. We love the way it looks, and don't have to worry as much about upkeep!

What maintenance concerns are you worried about? My understanding is that you seal it and that's that. A sealant can last 1-15 years, depending on the quality and use of the area.