Marble Introduction Part 3 – Uses of Marble

In the previous two posts of our marble introduction series, we introduced marble, discussed where it is found and mined, and then talked about quarrying and processing. Now let’s talk about the uses of marble.

Marble is the most widely used stone for luxury and aesthetics since ancient times not only because of its looks but also durability and workability.

It is most widely used in applications such as:

Flooring: Using large marble tiles is an excellent way to cover a floor area where a luxurious look is intended at the same time with durability. It can be used both indoors or outdoors, while any finish can be used indoors including the most common shiny smooth finish, and for outdoors nonslip textures are needed.

Wall cladding: Marble is an excellent way to convey a luxurious image for a wall, whether exterior or interior.

Countertops: Marble can be used in kitchens and bathrooms as countertops.

Sculptures, Monuments, Ornamental Pieces: Marble has been used since ancient times for making sculptures, monuments, tombs, mausoleums, ornamental pieces, which is because in addition to its durability, marble can also be carved with precision. These, which were made thousands of years ago stood the test of time and reached to us.

Columns / Pillars: Marble has also been used as structural columns since the ancient times which also served as aesthetical component. Although in our time structural use has ended, it can still be used for aesthetics, such as using it for a nonstructural column or cladding a regular reinforced concrete or steel structural column with marble.

Furniture components: Marble can also be used as components for certain furniture, for a luxury look.

Industrial and domestic uses: Marble waste and powdered products can also be used for other things including but not limited to admixture for cement, soil conditioner, in jewelry, pharmaceuticals…