1. What is Floor Tile?
Floor Tiles is made from cement or concrete and manufactured in various thicknesses and shapes. It comes in both glazed and unglazed form. Its color and appearance of tiles are carefully controlled during the manufacturing process. It is not likely to absorb moisture and hence do not crack easily. Ceramic floor tiles are in trend nowadays, for interior décor, as it gives a beautiful effect to the room. Different types of floor tiles vary in cost and size. Tiles nowadays are manufactured keeping in mind the requirements of space usage, traffic, and footfalls. For example, for outdoors designed with the properties like anti-skid, anti-bacteria, easy maintenance and non-fade.
2. Characteristics of Floor Tiles
- • Floor Tile is non-porous or non-absorbent in nature
- • It is more suitable for harsh applications
- • It plays an important role in interior decoration
- • Requires less maintenance
- • Easy installation
3. What is Marble?
Marble is a naturally occurring metamorphic rock. Marble flooring is a very high class and commonly used in posh homes, restaurants, hotels, temples, churches, mosques, etc. The slabs of marble at AGL are square or rectangular, and their thickness is 3025 X 1225mm. Marble surface is porous tends to be slippery when used in bathrooms.
Marble is the best choice for indoor areas like halls, and bedrooms as a symbol of luxury and opulence and its beautiful natural look add to the aesthetic appeal.
Composite Marble has the ability to add a charm to your living space. Elegant and classy, they are durable as well which is why architects usually prefer them to have them installed in the residential and commercial projects.
4. Characteristics of Marble
- • Marble is very durable.
- • It is used in high traffic areas.
- • It has a smooth and glazed finish which gives luminous shine.
- • It is scratch-resistant and fire-resistant.
- • It is very easy to clean marble flooring.
- • It is eco-friendly.
Key Differences
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Marble |
Floor Tile |
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Marble is a natural stone |
Tile is made of clay and then polished |
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Cost of marble is expensive |
Cost of floor tile is affordable |
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Marble is primarily used on floors |
Tile is especially used to cover roofs, floors, and walls, outdoors |
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Marble is porous and easy to get stains |
Tile is stain resistant |
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Marble is difficult to load and is less heavier to install |
Floor Tile is easier to load and install |
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Marble installation is difficult and long |
Floor Tile installation is shorter and easier |
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Wastage is more in Marble |
Wastage is less in Tiles |
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Marble is not suitable for cold climate |
Tile is suitable for all climate |
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Marble is difficult to clean and maintain |
Tile is easier to clean and maintain |
Conclusion
Both Marble Floor and Floor Tile are used as flooring solutions in residential and commercial areas. The people who are looking forward to a cost-effective solution should opt for Floor Tile flooring option.
Floor Tile or Marble whatever your choice is, AGL Tiles has everything.
