Only a motorized wet saw will work for marble tile.
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The installation of marble cladding is a challenging work as the marble slab should be installed vertically upright.
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Of vertical and horizontal support framing of varying corrosion resistant materials such as aluminum mild steel cold formed steel or stainless steel.
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Holes in marble tile must be cut with special hole saws with diamond blades.
It is generally preferred for kitchens corridors and staircases.
Stone supports are typically integrated in the system design.
Typically the cabinet walls will provide sufficient support if close enough to the sink.
But the same patterns that make marble beautiful can be a real headache to match from tile to tile says daniel dixon a california based tile construction expert.
Marble tiles are thick and hard and cannot be cut with a snap cutter which is commonly used for cutting ceramic tile.
The framing is typically pre installed in the stone setting cavity to the substrate or support wall.
Marble tile isn t nearly as heavy as a marble slab so support isn t quite as crucial.
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But certainly you need adequate support for the sink and all the activity that occurs around a sink.