Five Good Reasons to Lay Marble Floor Tiles in your Singapore Home

What are the benefits of using Marble Flooring in Your Singapore Home?

Marble has been a symbol of luxury and elegance for centuries, and it continues to be a popular choice for homeowners in Singapore seeking to elevate the aesthetics of their living spaces. As a premier renovation contractor specializing in tiling, marble, and vinyl floor finishes, Leecon Interiors understands the allure and benefits that marble flooring can bring to your home. Here are some reasons to choose marble for your home renovation.

1. Marble Finishes Adds Class to Your Home's Aesthetics

Marble flooring boasts a timeless beauty that can instantly transform any room into a sophisticated masterpiece. Since the color and vein pattern are naturally occurring and one of a kind, your flooring will be unique. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of white Carrara marble, the gravitas of black Nero marble or something in between, our team of skilled and certified workers can create stunning patterns and layouts that suit your style and preferences.

Marble flooring done by Lee Interiors for a client in the Siglap area.

2. Marble Flooring has Durability That Lasts a Lifetime, and Even More

Investing in marble flooring is a long-term investment in the durability and longevity of your home. When properly cared for, marble floors can withstand heavy foot traffic and maintain their pristine appearance for generations. Well-maintained marble floors can easily last for 50 years while remaining as new and fresh as the day they are laid.

Marble has been a popular material for hundreds of years, so you can be confident about the interior remaining in style even decades later. Our expert installation techniques ensure that your marble flooring is securely placed and properly sealed, enhancing its resistance to stains, scratches, and moisture.

This marble floor we refinished for a client was originally installed over 50 years ago.

3. Marble Is Easier to Maintain than you think.

Contrary to common misconceptions, maintaining marble flooring is easier than you might think. With routine cleaning using a pH-neutral cleaner and periodic sealing every few years, your marble floors will continue to shine and retain their natural beauty. In fact, marble is considerably easier to maintain than parquet flooring and almost as easy as homogenous ceramic tile.

Because of the thickness of marble slabs, they can also be polished down many, many times as each polishing removes less than 0.1mm of material from the surface. Additionally, marble gum is less susceptible to staining or disintegrating than cementitious tiling grout, and has less surface area exposed to wear and tear.

With the proper sealing & impregnation technique and quality stone, marble can even withstand wet conditions in applications such as vanity countertops and shower stalls for bathrooms.

However if you wish to use marble in such a capacity, be sure to go with an experienced contractor like Leecon Interiors. Improper installation or insufficiently cured stone can result in mold, staining or even rusting of the iron content in white marble.

Our team provides expert guidance on proper maintenance practices to help you enjoy your marble flooring for years to come.

Marble can even be suitable for wet applications. Here's one we did for a client in the Bukit Timah area.

4. Marble Holds Value Very Very Well

Many savvy Singaporean clients understand the wisdom of renovating in a way that enhances their property's future resale value. Because of Marble's durability, wide appeal, and ability to be renewed and refreshed to impress potential buyers, a well-installed marble floor can seriously enhance the class and perceived value of your home and even make you more money in the long run.

5. Marble Can Be A Sustainable Choice

Marble is a natural material that is sourced from quarries around the world. By choosing marble flooring, you're opting for a sustainable choice that has minimal environmental impact. Because marble does not need a carbon-emissions intensive manufacturing process like sintered or ceramic tiles, it can be said to be more sustainable.

From a waste reduction perspective, marble's high durability and ability to be refinished, repaired and renewed means fewer replacements over time, further reducing the need for additional resources involved with hacking and re-tiling.

Polishing is hard work, but very worthwhile. This floor shone once it was renewed!

In conclusion, marble flooring offers a timeless appeal that can transform your Singapore home into a haven of elegance and sophistication. As a trusted renovation contractor specializing in tiling, marble, and vinyl floor finishes, we take pride in delivering impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, and we can answer any questions you may have about the different reno possibilities.

Book a free site visit with us today to speak to an expert and get a detailed quotation. Join us and explore the possibilities of marble flooring and discover how it can enhance the beauty and value of your home.