ᐅ Marble flooring throughout the entire ground floor – looking for experiences and recommendations

Hello forum,

Originally, we planned to install granite flooring throughout the entire ground floor, except for the utility room. Now, however, we have come across a stylish marble floor (Verde Guatemala) at a natural stone supplier. We would like to install this marble throughout the ground floor in various sizes, on the stairs, and in the upstairs hallway. (The upstairs hallway is only 4.5 m² (48 ft²).)

Question: Is polished marble suitable for stairs and kitchen, or is it too slippery? Is the surface hard enough to withstand the wear and tear in the entrance area over time? Can marble be repolished if it becomes worn? How resistant is it to grease or similar substances that might splash from a pan in the kitchen? I have read that marble is not acid-resistant, but spills of vinegar or other acidic foods are probably not very common.

At my parents’ house, marble has been installed in the hallway and on the stairs for over 30 years, and it has held up quite well. However, there is no marble in the kitchen. The only “unfortunate” issues are two chipped corners caused by heavy objects falling; if you look closely, you can still see the spots.

I looked it up: it’s a really stylish material!
However, I would describe it as “very dominant.”
... And I can imagine that after a while, the green color or the intense texture might become overwhelming.
Additionally, there’s the polished surface. You have to like that. Many people don’t like light reflecting directly from the floor. Often, it can look cold—especially combined with many ceiling spotlights*—or outdated when natural wood is part of the interior.
* You have planned a lot of those. Reflections, for example on the stairs, could be distracting!
If I were you, I would question this, and do so repeatedly.
This would also apply to the granite floor.
Apart from that, marble is sensitive to acids. This is important to consider when it comes to cleaning. I wouldn’t even let a cleaning person handle it!
In our home, the marble window sill where we keep our dish soap bottle shows marks from the bottle base.

Hello!

We have switched from Verde Guatemala to Verde Maritaca. It is a bit lighter and granite instead of marble. I’m very curious to see how it looks over a larger surface. I will upload a photo in about 3 months.