White Thassos
I saw the posting last week about white Thassos marble subway tiles; it looked like most people were talked out of using it because of the high maintenance issues. I was wondering if anyone actually does have it in their bathrooms. I am curious about how its wearing over time and what kind of actual…
I saw the posting last week about white Thassos marble subway tiles; it looked like most people were talked out of using it because of the high maintenance issues. I was wondering if anyone actually does have it in their bathrooms. I am curious about how its wearing over time and what kind of actual maintenance is needed for it. I appreciate any input, thank you.
My tiles are 12in. X 12in. but I do not know if size has something to do with treatments. Mine have never been resealed during these past 7 years, as I said they have been washed with water and soap once per week and nothing else. I do not know details of the original treatment they had before I installed them but I think that the surface which is shiny, has been polished by mechanical means and no sealents were used.I will try to repost as soon as I get more info on this.
OP here, thanks 12:00 for the info; we would use the white Thassos on the walls, not floor. I had heard you have to have the white Thassos resealed once per year. Have you not done that, and it still looks good? Also, I think we would get the subway tiles size (3 x 6), if that size is any different than larger pieces. If you have had yours for seven years and it looks great still that sounds promising!
Thassos marble is a relatively soft material, so I would not use it as floor tiling but only for the walls. Apart from that the only thing to remember is not to let any bathroom cleaners or chlorine to come into contact with it, otherwise you will get permanent stains. No maintanance is required, oly soap and water. My bathroom which was done 7 years ago in white Thassos marble (walls and countertop)and black granite for the flooring looks great without any maintanance.
I’m VERY curious to know what the maintenance required is as well!