Elevate Your Space with Premium Natural Stone
Transform your floors, walls, and backsplashes with these exquisite natural stone tiles. Meticulously crafted from select marble blocks, they offer a perfect balance of timeless elegance and practical durability for any residential or commercial project.
Key Specifications & Sizing
Available in a classic 4x4 inch (approximately 10x10 cm) square format, ideal for creating both intricate patterns and clean, uniform layouts.
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Thickness Options: Choose the right profile for your application:
- 10mm (approx. 3/8 inches): A versatile choice for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, and standard interior flooring.
- 12mm (approx. 1/2 inches): Provides enhanced durability and stability for high-traffic floor areas.
- Material: Precision-cut from authentic marble, ensuring each tile showcases unique grey veining characteristic of natural stone.
Versatile Design Applications
The distinction between wall and floor applications is fluid with this versatile size.
- Flooring: Create stunning surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, and living spaces.
- Walls: Add a touch of luxury to bathroom showers, accent walls, and fireplace surrounds.
- Kitchen Backsplashes: Introduce a sleek, hygienic, and easy-to-clean surface behind countertops.
Customizable Finishes & Textures
While a classic polished finish offers a reflective shine, various textures are available to match your design vision:
- Smooth Finishes (Honed/Matte): Achieve a sophisticated, contemporary look with reduced glare.
- Textured Finishes (Tumbled/Brushed): Perfect for creating an antique or rustic atmosphere with enhanced tactile appeal and improved slip resistance.
Professional Edge Profile Options
Beyond the standard flat-polished edge, customize your installation with premium edge details such as beveled or bullnose profiles. These provide a refined finish at corners or transition areas with other materials like hardwood or cabinetry.
A Professional Guide to Flawless Installation
Mastering the installation of this premium natural stone ensures its beauty endures. Follow this guide for professional results that will satisfy your clients.
Understanding the Material
This distinctive grey marble is known for its elegant tones and subtle veining. As a natural calcareous stone, it requires careful handling due to its inherent variations and porosity. Before beginning:
- Inspect all tiles on-site for color consistency.
- Note that natural fissures are characteristics of the stone, not defects.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Proper preparation is critical for long-term performance.
- Substrate Assessment: Ensure the subfloor or wall is perfectly level, clean, dry, rigidly flat (< 3mm deviation over 3m), and structurally sound to prevent cracking.
- Acclimatization: Store tiles in the installation environment for at least 48 hours prior to work beginning.
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Dry Layout: Perform a dry run by laying out tiles without adhesive. This helps plan the pattern sequence (like checkerboard or herringbone), minimize cuts using our cost-effective bulk material advantage from traditional manufacturing lines ,and balance color distribution across the area .
- Our expertise in both large-scale production runs ensures consistent quality while our custom capabilities allow us to support unique project needs.
- We bridge traditional wholesale efficiency with bespoke retail service.
- Partnering directly with quarries allows us to source superior blocks at competitive prices.
- Our advanced processing technology guarantees precise calibration .
- We offer comprehensive logistical support including FOB/CIF terms .
- A dedicated quality control team inspects every shipment .
- We provide detailed technical data sheets upon request .
- Custom packaging solutions are available .
- Flexible payment terms can be arranged .
Material Selection Guide
| Application Area | Recommended Adhesive | Recommended Grout Type | Joint Width |
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| Interior Floors/Walls | High-quality,f flexible polymer-modified thin-set mortar rated for natural stone. | Non-sanded or epoxy grout. | 1/8 inch (3mm) typical |
| Wet Areas (Showers) | Waterproof/anti-fracture membrane system + latex-modified mortar. | Epoxy or urethane grout highly recommended. | 1/8 inch (3mm) |
Key Installation Techniques
Cutting & Drilling
Always use diamond-tipped blades or bits. Work slowly with adequate water cooling when wet-cutting to prevent chipping on edges.
Adhesive Application
Apply mortar evenly using the notched trowel size specified by the adhesive manufacturer. "Butter"the back of each tile lightly(back-buttering)to ensure full coverage(>95%)and prevent hollow spots(voids).
Spacing & Leveling
Use tile spacers consistently.Most importantly employa mechanical tile leveling system during setting.This is crucialfor achieving perfectly flat lippage-free surfaceswith these smaller format tiles .
Sealing Protocol: A Critical Step
- Pre-Grout Sealing: After adhesive has fully cured but BEFORE grouting apply an impregnating(penetrating)sealer designed specificallyfor calcareous stone(e.g.marble travertine).Follow manufacturer instructionsfor applicationand cure time .
- Final Sealing: After groutingand oncegroutis fully cured(typically7-14 days)applya final coatof sealeroverthe entire installed surface .
Final Steps & Client Maintenance Guidance
Educate your client on proper careto preserve their investment:
- Use only pH-neutral cleaners specifically formulatedfor natural stone.Avoid acidic substances(vinegar lemon juice)and harsh chemicals .
- Wipe up spills promptly especially from wine coffeeor oils .
- For floors use protective padsunder furniture legs .
- Recommend resealing periodically basedon usage typicallyevery12-24 monthsfor high-trafficareas.A simple water droplet testcan determinewhen resealingis needed .
By followingthese professional guidelines you guaranteethe durabilityand showcasehe timeless eleganceof this premiumnatural stonetransformingit intoa lifetimeinvestmentforyour client'sspace
Why Choose APEXSTONE?
• Unmatched Product Range & Customization
From raw slabs of marble, granite, and quartzite to fully finished architectural elements like countertops, flooring, cladding, and bespoke art pieces including waterjet mosaics and sculptures. We serve every need from bulk apartment projects to high-end private residences with custom design support.
• Integrated Global Supply Chain & StoneGPS Platform
Operating from the world's stone hub in China, we offer seamless access to 2400+ certified materials across six continents. Our logistics network ensures efficient delivery to 42+ countries. The proprietary StoneGPS platform provides real-time inventory tracking and precise material matching for any project scale.
• End-to-End Expertise & Sustainable Sourcing
Since 2002, we combine ISO-certified CNC precision with hand-finishing artistry. We provide full-cycle service: pre-sale technical consultation and CAD visualization, ethical sourcing from certified quarries, and post-sale maintenance support—trusted by iconic global hotels and luxury villas.