Elevate Your Interior Design
Transform your living spaces with the timeless elegance of natural marble. Sourced from premium small-size blocks, these tiles offer a sophisticated and cost-effective solution for creating stunning, durable wall features that exude luxury.
Product Specifications & Versatile Sizing
Precision-cut for versatility and ease of installation across various projects.
Prefabricated Thin Wall Tiles
Ideal for elegant, lightweight wall coverings in kitchens, bathrooms, and accent walls.
- Thickness: 10mm (~3/8") or 12mm (~1/2").
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Available Sizes (Inches):
- 4" Series: 4x12, 4x4, 4x8
- 6" Series: 6x12, 6x24, 6x6, 6x4
- 8" Series: 8x8, 8x4
- 12" Series: 12x12, 12x24
- Larger Formats: 16" x16",18" x18"
- Shapes & Patterns: Choose from subway tile, herringbone, hexagon mosaic, stacked stone veneer,basketweave penny tile interlocking patterns decorative medallions perfect blending floor wall aesthetics .
Thick Wall Slabs (3/4" or ~18mm)
Designed for a substantial luxurious feel in living rooms foyers entryways fireplace surrounds .
- Sizes in Feet: Ranging from compact (1' x1') expansive panels (e.g.,2' x8',3' x6',4' x8') .
- Sizes in Inches: Common options include -16-16", -18-18", -24-24", -24-36", -24-48".
- Metric Sizes: Globally compatible dimensions such as -30-30 cm-, -60-60 cm-, -60-90 cm-, -90-90 cm-
Define Your Aesthetic with Surface Finishes
Select a finish that complements your design vision enhancing the stone's natural character .
Polished Gloss
Classic reflective surface maximizes light creates vibrant luminous look highlighting intricate veining color perfect contemporary glamorous spaces .
Honed / Matte Finish
Smooth satin-like texture offers soft subtle sheen ideal understated elegant contemporary antique-style designs reduces visibility smudges scratches .
Textured Finishes
Create unique tactile visual depth with finishes like split-face tumbled brushed fluted sandblasted flamed achieve authentic rustic organic atmosphere appeals both sight touch popular feature walls .
Professional Details: Custom Edge Profiles
Achieve seamless polished transitions corners junctions other materials our selection custom edge profiles beyond standard flat polished edge :
Professional Installation Guide for Flawless Results
This guide outlines best practices ensuring longevity beauty your marble installation .
Understanding the Material
A calcareous stone known creamy beige background elegant grey gold veining relatively soft porous compared granite quartzite requires specific handling preparation techniques prevent damage staining .
Pre Installation Preparation Checklist
Proper preparation foundation successful project .
- Site Inspection : Ensure substrate perfectly level dry clean structurally sound resolve deflection moisture issues beforehand .
- Acclimatize Tiles : Unpack allow tiles acclimate installation room ambient temperature humidity at least hours minimizing post-installation movement .
- Dry Layout Selection Perform dry layout plan pattern blend veining variations number tiles complex cuts ensures harmonious visual flow identifies trimming needs early .
- Material Readiness Gather high-quality flexible white thin-set mortar suitable marble impregnating sealer appropriate grout spacers clean tools .
Critical Installation Techniques
Follow these steps preserve integrity ensure secure installation .
- Use Correct Mortar Always use premium non-sag polymer-modified thin-set mortar mixed proper consistency ensures full coverage support prevents sagging .
- Apply Mortar Correctly Utilize double-butter method apply mortar substrate using notched trowel also apply thin layer back each tile flat trowel edge achieving near-perfect coverage preventing hollow spots air pockets .
- Handle Care Use suction cups proper lifting techniques moving large format tiles cut exclusively wet saw equipped diamond blade designed marble prevents chipping cracking .
- Maintain Consistent Joints Use quality spacers maintain even grout lines check alignment frequently level during process .
Sealing – Essential Protection Step
Due porosity sealing non-negotiable protecting against stains spills.
- Pre-Grout Sealing After mortar fully cured before grouting apply impregnating sealer according manufacturer instructions protects stone grout stains during application.
- Post-Grout Sealing After grout fully cured typically hours apply least one more coat sealer over both tile surfaces grout lines comprehensive long-lasting protection.
Grouting Best Practices Final Touches
- Choose Grout Wisely Use unsanded fine-sanded grout recommended sealer manufacturer narrow joints For wider joints sanded grout may used test compatibility first.
- Clean Meticulously Apply grout carefully using float angle across joints avoid scratching edges remove excess immediately clean damp sponges changing water frequently prevent residue hardening surface.
Client Care Maintenance Instructions Extend Longevity Beauty
Provide clients simple care guidelines ensure lasting beauty:
- Use only pH-neutral cleaners avoid acidic substances vinegar lemon juice harsh chemicals.
- Wipe spills promptly prevent penetration.
- Use felt pads under furniture legs protect surfaces scratches heavy impact.
- Recommend resealing periodically based usage typically every months high-traffic areas maintain protective barrier.
Why Choose APEXSTONE?
Unmatched Global Supply & Precision Sourcing
Strategically based in the world's stone hub, we offer direct access to over 2,400 certified natural stones from six continents. For developers, importers, and contractors, our integrated logistics and StoneGPS platform ensure efficient global delivery and precise material matching for any project scale, from single slabs to full-container loads.
End-to-End Technical Partnership & Custom Craftsmanship
We go beyond supply. Our team provides pre-sale CAD visualization, prototyping, and collaborates closely with architects on technical drawings. For retailers and high-end projects, our fusion of CNC technology and hand-finishing delivers bespoke masterpieces—from intricate waterjet mosaics to sculptural furniture—ensuring unique, durable installations.
Assured Quality with Digital Transparency
Our ISO-certified processes guarantee consistent excellence. Through our proprietary StoneGPS.cn platform, clients gain real-time inventory tracking with high-resolution scans (300+ dpi) and complete geological data. This digital assurance builds trust for hotel owners and individual users alike, supported by dedicated pre- and post-sale service for lasting beauty.