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How to Make Floors Look Like Marble Using Marble Dust

Agglomerates or composite engineered stones use marble dust as a binder. The dust is mixed with a polymer resin to create the look and feel of a solid stone surface without some of the limitations of dealing with solid stone. The most commonly known agglomerate floor is terrazzo tile. This floor is used with a cement binder. Agglomerate floors can be poured in place in many shapes and styles. Because the floor is manufactured, you can create a consistent look and feel with minimal variations. Upscale floors and counters are usually made with up to 90 percent quartz or marble dust.

Things You'll Need

  • Agglomerate tiles
  • Polyethylene membrane
  • Epoxy adhesive mortar
  • V-notched trowel
  • Level
  • Tile cutter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach a polyethylene membrane to your substrate to reduce the amount of moisture migrating into the tiles and to act as an expansion moderator for the expected movement of tile over other flooring surfaces. Because agglomerate tiles are exceptionally vulnerable to moisture, you should not use cement- or water-based mortars during installation.

    • 2

      Apply an epoxy- or resin-based mortar to the membrane. Use a mortar product specifically recommended by your agglomerate tile manufacturer for best results. Apply the mortar with a V-notched trowel to the substrate and back of the tile and install the tile based on the manufacturer's recommendations.

    • 3

      Level the tile using a level across many tiles. Most agglomerate tile installations favor tight grout lines to create the most marble-like appearance. Keep the tiles clean during installation. Some tiles will not require grout products. Some manufacturers will recommend a grout installation. Follow the recommendations of your stone manufacturer for best results.

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