ResidentialVancouver · Canada2023Sample
Residential Complex Flooring Supply (Sample)
TilesMarble
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Application
Residential
How to specify
Homes put stone through daily family use — cooking, spills, cleaning products. The priority order is stain resistance first, wear resistance second, looks third; the recommendations below follow that order.
Recommended materials & thickness
| Material | Thickness | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quartz | 20 mm | Non-porous, never needs sealing, huge colour range — the default for family kitchens and vanities. |
| Granite | 18–20 mm | Natural pattern with strong stain resistance once sealed; suits busy countertops and entrance floors. |
| Tiles | 600×600 mm / 9 mm | Best value for floors; rectified edges allow 2 mm joints for a seamless look. |
| Marble | 16–18 mm | For bathrooms and feature areas where the look justifies honed-finish maintenance. |
Design & installation notes
- Island overhangs beyond 300 mm need steel or corbel support calculated against the slab thickness.
- Honed finishes hide daily wear on floors; polished shows every scratch in raking light.
- Order shower niches and window sills from the same slab as the vanity so the veining runs continuous.
Care
- Reseal natural stone once a year with a penetrating sealer; engineered quartz never needs it.
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