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Thoughts on marble flooring in the Kitchen?
What are your thoughts on marble floors?
I just bought a 1920 fixer-upper house and am considering putting marble tile in the kitchen. Mostly because someone in my town has leftover and is selling it for $3/sqft, versus $28/sqft originally. The other floors are original hardwood, but there is only concrete under what was 1970s carpet in the kitchen.
My concerns are the aesthitic transition between the other rooms, and the durability of the marble. Many people say that it scratches easily and is porous, but people who have it say it's not a problem with a proper seal and good maintenence. The people who have marble seem to love it.
Might also be worth noting that the kitchen room is also an entryway, and I am afraid of scratching it with dirty shoes or a slippery surface upon entry. I assume that could be solved with rugs though. Any thoughts?