{"id":78969,"date":"2020-01-17T10:32:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T10:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=78969"},"modified":"2020-02-13T06:52:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T06:52:52","slug":"check-quality-tiles-marble-ceramic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/check-quality-tiles-marble-ceramic.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Determine the Quality of Marble and Ceramic Tiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/strong>– Marble vs ceramic<\/a>
– How to test marble quality <\/a>
– How to test ceramic tiles quality<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are building a house or simply remodelling one, shopping for construction material can be a little overwhelming. Not only do you have to keep your preferred designs and budget in mind, but also keep an eye on the quality of material you purchase. For instance, if you are buying marble or ceramic flooring for your home, there are a few field tests you can conduct to check the quality of tiles at the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since tile flooring is not exactly cheap, you need to make sure that you don\u2019t get duped into purchasing low-grade marble or ceramic tiles for your home. In order to help you out, we\u2019ve compiled a list of simple tests that will help you determine if the material you are buying is actually of good quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before we discuss how to check the quality of marble and ceramic tiles, let\u2019s take a brief look at the properties of these two popular flooring materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differences between Marble and Ceramic Tiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marble and ceramic flooring can add elegance to your home decor <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few significant differences between marble and ceramic tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, marble is a naturally occurring stone that is formed through the metamorphic crystallization of limestone. The stone is then sized, cut and polished into tiles of different shapes and sizes with uniform thickness. The surface is also finished for an even texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, ceramic tiles are manufactured using natural clay, sand and water. The raw mixture is moulded and then is baked at a high temperature in a kiln to remove moisture. The finished material is polished from one side for a smooth surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, the difference in their appearance is also quite notable. Since ceramic tiles are manufactured in a controlled environment, they are available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and designs with little to none variations between each tile. On the other hand, marble stone has different shades and stripes owing to the different geological processes it goes through. It is quite difficult to find even two marble tiles that look exactly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further clarification, you can take a look at our detailed guide on different types of floor tiles and their rates in Pakistan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Check Quality of Marble before Buying<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marble is a natural stone, therefore finding two tiles with similar veins and stripes is almost impossible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Marble flooring can make your home look elegant and expensive. Here are a few tests you can conduct yourself to check the quality of marble tiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n