The Marvels of Marble Marble is a natural stone widely used for decorative entrances and corridors. Large slabs of marble are quarried, then cut into smaller tiles. While it is a beautiful surface, it can also be quite sensitive to liquids and abrasion.
Marble requires special care to ensure many years of beauty.
Terrific Terrazzo Terrazzo is another common floor material, used often in entrances and restrooms. Starting out in a liquid form, terrazzo is made from marble chips suspended in either Portland cement or epoxy, poured in place and ground smooth. Terrazzo has slightly better resistance than marble, but it can be easily damaged as well. Most stains found on marble and terrazzo are the result of food or drink spills. Some acid-based spills, like sodas and spaghetti sauce, will stain and etch the surface.