We often see local damages such as cracks, breakage, chalking, holes, etc. on the marble floor in some high-end hotels and other large public places. So, why is the marble-laid floor vulnerable to damage? Let's take a look with the editor of FABULOUS Group.
1. Humid environment.
The main component of marble is calcium carbonate, which will expand under the action of water, so the loose part of the stone structure will burst first, leaving a stone pit on the marble floor. The formed stone pit will continue to be shattered in a humid environment, causing qualitative changes in the surrounding stones.
2. External damage can cause damage to the grindstone.
3. When choosing marble as the floor, there may be hidden dangers:
On the one hand, people often only pay attention to the color tone when choosing a stone, but do not consider the difference in weather resistance and abrasion resistance between marble and granite.
On the other hand, most imported stones are marble. At that time, the processing technology of granite was not as advanced as it is now, and the color and style of marble are mostly elegant, which makes it a fashion to choose marble for indoor use. This is also one of the main reasons why there are more problems with marble on the stone floor.
4. The settlement and tearing of the foundation part leads to cracking and damage of the surface stone.
5. Abrasion destroys the gloss of the marble surface.
Marble has low hardness and poor strength. Therefore, marble floors, especially those with more behavior, will quickly lose their luster. For example, walking in the lobby, in front of the counter, and so on.
6. Wrong protection method.
For some owners and builders, even if they apply a protective agent on the marble in advance, problems will still arise when the marble is laid on the ground. On the one hand, the cracks and loose parts of the stone were not well repaired, and the back of the stone was quickly destroyed due to the huge water pressure caused by moisture.
On the other hand, although the front of the marble is also protected, water on the ground will enter the stone along the cracks and loose parts of the stone, increasing the humidity of the stone, and forming a vicious circle.