Marble Tub Surround
by Dot
QUESTION:I want to put White Carrara marble (slab not tiles) in the master bath. I have heard pro/con and love the look, but not sure if this is the best for a tub/shower area. The shower will be used but probably only 1-2X/wk.ANSWER:Do it! A White Carrara marble slab tub surround will look spectacular. Don't know what the cons are? You won't be cooking or serving cocktails from your tub will you?The only thing to avoid here is getting shaving cream or hair dye or anything acidic that isn't a mild soapy product on the marble, which would etch or dull the polish. This shouldn't be hard, so no worries there. Clean with MB-3 Soap Film Remover only (don't use any of the typical store-bought cleaners or you'll damage the polish). No need to seal it... standard soap/shampoos are not going to stain it. In fact, polished marble (I assume you'll have the marble polished to really bring out the color and pattern) is not very absorbent and typically won't take a sealer very well anyway. Floors are a slightly different matter. Don't want a polished floor in a wet bathroom or shower, unless you are installing small tiles so there is ample traction. Also, you may consider sealing the bathroom floor (not the shower necessarily except for grout) since it will more likely be exposed to potentially staining products. Have fun with your project and do come back and post a picture (via the same form) when all done! Good Luck, Ryan  I highly recommend MB Stone Care Products to maintain all your marble, stone and granite countertops and floors in optimal condition. I've used other good products (Stone Tech, Miracle) but found MB Stone Care is the most reliable and effective.
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