Real marble tiles for floors and walls, cut to your sizes

Real marble tiles or marble-look tiles?

Real marble tiles are sawn from natural stone, while marble-look tiles are porcelain with a marble pattern made during manufacture. Many tiles sold in Finnish shops as “marmorilaatta” (marble tile) are in fact porcelain, so check the product description to see what the tile is made of. Both have their place, and the differences are clear:

Three things speak for real marble. In the Finnish stone industry association’s indicative table, polished marble is rated very suitable for indoor floors, stairs and interior wall cladding. A worn or dulled surface can be honed and polished again, and stone care experts say marble can be refinished an almost endless number of times. And every tile is one of a kind, cut by us to the size you need.

Price and ease speak for porcelain. If you want a marble look for as little money and care as possible, a marble-look tile is honestly the easier choice. Real marble is easy to live with once you know its nature: acids leave dull etch marks, and the surface is sealed against stains. The reasons are explained in our guide to marble properties.

What sizes and thicknesses do marble tiles come in?

We cut marble tiles to whatever size you want: from small 10 × 10 cm tiles to 30 × 30, 30 × 60 and 60 × 60 cm tiles and larger. The largest possible size depends on the slab, so mention it in your quote request if you need very large tiles.

Marble tiles in shops are usually 10-19 mm thick. Thickness affects the weight and how the tile behaves. Marble has a density of about 2.6-2.8 g/cm³, so tiles weigh roughly:

An adhesive maker’s guidance on natural stone says moisture and heat change the shape of large, thin tiles most: doubling the diagonal of a tile increases the potential distortion fourfold, while tiles thicker than 25-30 mm warp far less. For a large tile, choose thicker stone. The thickness is agreed in the quote and written into the order confirmation.

Are marble tiles suitable for a bathroom?

Yes, provided the waterproofing goes under and behind the tiles, the floor gets small tiles with a matt finish and the stone is sealed after fixing. Marble tiles on bathroom walls are easier than on the floor, because walls need no falls and slipping is not an issue.

What do the wet room rules require?

In Finland, wet rooms are covered by the Ministry of the Environment decree on the moisture performance of buildings (782/2017). The decree was kept in force when the building provisions of the old Land Use and Building Act were repealed on 1 January 2025 (Act 752/2023), and Finlex lists it as in force (checked 13 November 2026). Sections 28 and 29 require, among other things, that:

• Surfaces exposed to running water, repeated splashing or condensation have waterproofing behind them
• The floor covering and wall finish either act as the waterproofing themselves or have a separate waterproofing under and behind them
• The waterproofing is tight at joints, penetrations and connections, and the floor waterproofing joins the wall waterproofing watertight
• The floor slopes to the floor drain and the joint between the waterproofing and the drain is tight.

Marble is not waterproofing. Grouted stone tiling does not hold back water, so the tiles go on top of a finished waterproofing layer. The decree does not require waterproofing behind the wall finish of a separate WC, but that exception does not cover the floor.

Which tile size and finish for a wet room floor?

For a wet room floor, choose small tiles or mosaic with a honed, brushed or other matt finish. Small tiles such as 10 × 10 cm are easy to lay on a floor that slopes to the drain. Wet marble is slippery, and a polished floor is a poor choice where people walk with wet feet. The slip resistance of natural stone is measured with a pendulum test to SFS-EN 14231, so ask for the value of the exact stone and finish before you decide.

On walls you can use larger tiles and a polished finish. Remember, though, that acidic cleaners etch a glossy surface on a shower wall too. Vanity tops and other bathroom marble are covered on our page on marble vanity tops.

Marble tiles for kitchens and hallways

In a kitchen, marble tiles work on floors and walls as long as you allow for acidic splashes. According to the Swedish stone industry association, lemon, wine, acidic cleaners and even fizzy drinks etch marble. Etching is cosmetic and does not weaken the stone, but it shows more on polished than on honed marble, so a honed finish is more practical in a kitchen. Behind the hob and sink you can also use one solid slab instead of tiles; see marble kitchen countertops.

In a hallway, grit carried in on shoes scratches: marble rates 3 on the Mohs scale and the quartz in sand rates 7. A proper doormat saves the floor.

How are marble tiles fixed?

Marble tiles are fixed to a flat base with an adhesive suited to moisture-sensitive natural stone, and the face is sealed after fixing but before grouting. Show these points to your tiler:

1. White adhesive for light stone. An adhesive maker’s natural stone guidance says translucent stone generally needs a white adhesive, because the adhesive colour can show through light marble.
2. Moisture. Water in ordinary adhesives can discolour moisture-sensitive natural stone and warp tiles, sometimes permanently. A rapid-setting adhesive (class F) shortens the time the stone stays wet, but the maker says this only suits stones with low to medium moisture sensitivity. For the most sensitive stones, it advises epoxy-based solutions.
3. Thermal movement and underfloor heating. For repeated thermal movement, the same guidance advises a C2 class cementitious adhesive with a deformability class of at least S1, or a reaction resin adhesive. Marble conducts heat well, about 2.1-2.9 W/(m·K) against about 0.16 W/(m·K) for oak, so the heat from underfloor heating passes through the stone. Follow the adhesive and heating manufacturers’ instructions.
4. Test piece. Put a piece of tile on a damp towel for a few hours or overnight. If marks come through to the face, the stone is moisture-sensitive. Grout and silicone can be tried the same way along the edge of a test tile.
5. Seal at the right stage. Do not seal the tiles on every side before fixing, as the sealer can weaken the adhesive bond. Seal the face after fixing and before grouting so that grout pigments do not get into the stone.

Which marble styles suit tiles?

The look of a tile comes from three choices: colour, veining and finish. Tell us what you would like, and we will suggest stones that suit both the look and the room.

All our marble comes from Iran. Iranian marbles include, for example, cream, beige with reddish and yellowish veins, silver grey with fine white veins, dark grey with white veins, and black, either white-veined or nearly uniform. The stones and where they come from are covered on the Iranian marble page, and the background to colours and trade names is in the guide to marble types and colours.

The finish changes the look of the same stone. The Finnish stone industry association notes that a polished finish brings out colour and pattern, while rough finishes soften them and lighten the shade. Ask about the stone’s properties before you choose it for a wet room: one European stone supplier says the dark grey, white-veined Iranian marble is not particularly resistant to frost or acids and is best suited to dry interiors.

Black marble tiles

Black marble tiles look their best polished, but a glossy black surface also shows the most:

• Honed or brushed black looks greyer than polished, because polishing is what brings out the colour.
• An acid etch is a dull spot, and it stands out on a dark, glossy surface.
• One stone supplier says polished dark marble does not resist scratches well as flooring.
• Dark tiles heat up quickly in direct sun, and thin tiles can warp. The supplier of a white-veined black Iranian marble says the stone can fade in sunlight, so consider another stone in front of a sunny window.

White or Carrara-style tiles

Carrara marble is quarried in Tuscany in Italy, not in Iran. As we only use Iranian marble, we do not sell Carrara or call any Iranian stone Carrara. If you want a light floor, ask about cream marbles and tell us how even you want the look to be. If what you want is specifically a Carrara look on a budget, a marble-look porcelain tile is an honest alternative. Light stone is fixed with white adhesive.

How do you look after a marble floor?

Wash a marble floor with a neutral cleaner, keep acids away and check the sealer with a water drop test.

• Wash with warm water and a neutral stone soap or mild washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. Too strong a solution leaves a film on the surface.
• Do not use vinegar, lemon or acidic limescale removers. Rust removers and toilet cleaners can contain hydrofluoric acid, which attacks all stone.
• A sealer reduces staining but does not stop acids etching. Put a few drops of water on the surface: if the water beads, the sealer works, and if it soaks in, it is time to reseal.
• Worn polish is restored by honing and polishing.

Stain removal and honing are explained in our guide to marble cleaning and care.

How much does a marble floor cost?

The price depends on the stone, tile size, thickness, quantity and cutting work. In Finnish online shops on 13 November 2026, real marble tiles cost from about €30 to almost €300 per m²:

In the Carrara price ranges, the lower figure is a sale price and the higher one the normal price. On top of the tiles, a floor needs waterproofing, adhesive, grouting and fitting.

What affects our price:

• The stone you choose
• Tile size and thickness
• Quantity, and custom sizes that need cutting
• Finish: polished, honed or brushed
• Finishing of any visible edges
• Delivery.

Request a quote to get a price.

How does ordering marble tiles work?

An order starts with your measurements and ends with us delivering the finished tiles; making takes about 6 weeks from the confirmed order.

1. Measurements and quantity. Tell us the area, tile size, preferred thickness and where the tiles will go. The measuring guide has tips on measuring.
2. Quote and order confirmation. Before making starts, you get an order confirmation listing the measurements, stone, thickness, edges and any cut-outs. You check it and accept it in writing. How payment works is stated in the quote and in the order confirmation.
3. Making, about 6 weeks. We keep no stock: every tile is cut to order from Iranian marble to your sizes.
4. Delivery. We deliver the tiles, and fitting is agreed separately.

Because the shade and veining vary from slab to slab, order all the tiles for one room at once: tiles ordered later are cut from a different slab and will not look exactly the same. The finished floor will not look exactly like a photo or another floor either. The Finnish stone industry association advises agreeing the shade of the stone and its acceptable variation in advance, and points out that a completely even stone surface goes against the nature of natural stone. So tell us in your quote request how even you want the look to be. How an order moves from quote to delivery is explained on how to order.

Can made-to-measure tiles be returned?

We cut the tiles to the measurements and choices you give us, so they are made to your specifications and have no 14-day right of withdrawal under the Finnish Consumer Protection Act (kuluttajansuojalaki, chapter 6, section 16(1)(3)). Before making starts, you check and accept in writing an order confirmation listing the measurements, stone, thickness, edges and cut-outs. You can still cancel the order before delivery: you then pay only the costs already incurred that cannot be put to other use, plus reasonable compensation, and the earlier you cancel, the smaller they are. Your statutory rights for faults apply: if the tiles are faulty, you can always report it within at least two months of noticing the fault, and you choose whether the fault is put right or you get fault-free tiles instead. If anything worries you, tell us: we do everything we can to make sure you are happy. Read more in our order terms.