tumbled marble shower... good or bad idea?

[kathlen3]

I love tumbled marble and wish to install it in a my bathroom shower and floor. My concern is that I will not be able to clean the soap scum and hard water deposits that inevitably build up over time. I am also concerned about possible mildew and the inability to use bleach on tumbled marble. Is there a way to thoroughly clean this stone? Am I asking for trouble with tumbled marble? My family is not the type to wipe down the shower after every use... or even every 10th use!

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[Davestone]

It can be cleaned with stone soap scum removers and a little brush, but porcealin would probably be a better choice for you.

[kathlen3]

Thank you for responding. :yipee: Seems like it is cleanable, yet you think tile is a better idea. Can you elaborate?

[Old Dog]

Most 'tumbled stone' we see out west here is limestone or sandstone. Both are very porous and require much more maintenance than other types of stone or tile. Most projects I see, the designers will put 'tumbled stone'-looking tile in the immediate 'wet' areas or a complementary tile and use true tumbled stone in the floor and wainscot areas. Think water absorption and mold & mildew problems without adequate cleaning and drying. However, if you have a good reliable maid or house-cleaner who cares -right!

[kathlen3]

no maid... no housekkeper. I guess I better stay with porcelean. Thanks you for the info.