Thursday, June 11, 2009

Marble Tiles or Ceramic Tiles for Home Remodeling

We are all aware that the world’s real estate markets have dipped significantly. This means that is has become harder to sell homes. Buyers are now very picky and want additional features in homes. This essentially means that homes that are not remodeled may end up in the market longer.

To counter this many sellers are opting to remodel. One cost-effective way of achieving this is to install wall tiles. These increase the beauty and attractiveness of a home. Remodeling a house has a significant effect on the market value of the house. With the right wall tiles, a home can be rejuvenated substantially.

Other areas that can benefit from wall tiles other than the bathroom or the kitchen are the backyard and the front porch. Wall tiles are available in a variety of colors, textures and types. The most common are porcelain, stone, glass, ceramic as well as marble.

More and more people are giving attention to how their walls look. This is because remodeling the walls can transform an entire home. One of the most common wall tiles is porcelain. Marble is also becoming more common. It has a very elegant appeal although it costs more than its counterparts porcelain and ceramic. That is why marble is is used in more expensive homes.

Marble is actually a modified form of limestone which is derived from metamorphic rock and originates when there are chemical and structural changes in limestone. It contains calcite which is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate CaCo3. Marble has a very elegant feel and appearanceand is attractive because it is quite resistant against weather.

Because of its qualities, marble was traditionally used by the Romans and the Greeks in their buildings. That is why many of their ancient structures are still in existence. We also witness many sculptures in many ancient cities which are a testimony to the elegance of marble. Today, marble is mostly used in office buildings and homes of higher income individuals.

Marble also comes in a variety of colors, designs, patterns and shapes. This makes it the most preferred choice for beautification and decoration of dwellings and offices. It also adds to the value of the structure.

Marble tiles have indeed proved itself not only in decoration of floors but it has a great impact on the beauty of any part of the house as a decoration alternative. It gives a new life to every part of a house in which it is used. It makes it look alive and more sophisticated and elegant.

Marble tiles can really do wonders to change the look entirely. As far as shaping marble is concerned, it is quite flexible and can be easily given various shapes which helps to fit it in to various structures and sculptures of various shapes and sizes.

It is a really good alternative for walls and adds to its beauty and appeal.

Resource: The Use of Marble Or Ceramic Tiles When Remodeling
http://www.ambaniceramic.com/ceramics-floor-tiles.html

2 comments:

Angelle Marshall said...

It is not only a simple article but it is a kind of help to those who are planning for constructing their home. Thanks for sharing these useful tips.

Parth said...

Thanks Angelle...

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