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Stone for bathrooms

Which stone works in a bathroom?

For bathroom walls, almost any marble works and gives the look of a hotel. For the floor, choose a honed or textured finish so it grips when wet; honed marble, filled travertine or granite all work. For the vanity top, granite is easiest; marble is fine if you wipe off soap, toothpaste and cosmetics promptly.

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Giallo Siena

Italy (Tuscany) · Marble

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Stone types for bathrooms, compared

Stone type	Suits	With care	What to know
Italian marble	19 of 19	0	Walls and floors in a honed finish. Wipe cosmetics and soap promptly.
Imported marble	57 of 57	0	Walls and floors. Seal and avoid harsh cleaners.
Onyx	0 of 9	9	Feature walls away from direct water.
Travertine	9 of 9	0	Floors and walls, filled and honed or tumbled.
Granite	45 of 45	0	Vanity tops, floors and shower floors in a textured finish.
Natural stone	6 of 20	3	Some sandstone and limestone suit bathroom walls; check each stone.

Stones that suit bathrooms

Stones that work with care

These can be used for bathrooms in some situations. Each stone page says where.

Mistakes to avoid

A polished floor in a wet area: it becomes slippery.
Acidic or bleach cleaners on marble, which etch and dull it.
Leaving travertine unfilled on a floor, where water and dirt collect in the holes.

Which finish to choose

Honed or tumbled for floors and shower areas.
Polished for walls and vanity tops, where grip does not matter.
Leather for granite shower floors and steps.

Questions about stone for bathrooms

Is marble slippery in a bathroom?

Polished marble is slippery when wet. A honed finish gives more grip and is the usual choice for bathroom floors.

Does marble stain in a bathroom?

Hair dye, cosmetics and some soaps can mark it. Seal it, wipe spills quickly and clean with a neutral cleaner.

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