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Marble is a very soft stone and it is much softer than granite. It is also highly porous, so it is very easily etched by acids. (vinegar, tomato juice, orange juice, etc) It's also prone to develop water stains or spots, such as marks left by drinking glasses, or water spots after mopping...

I use Caiman blades from http://www.ciciliotandson.com/product_list.php?cat_id=19. Caiman Saw Blades are reliable, long lasting

it's my own personal technique than involves a little rotary tool with a special blade to widen the crack with, and then filling it with epoxy glue to match the color. After proper curing (24 hours), you have to sand it flush with the surface of the stone, and use finer grit until you get a...

A 115 mm grinder with a stone cutting wheel will cut tiles easily, but they're not the easiest things to handle if you've no experience of them -- they're a bit vigorous! As an alternative, have you considered a tile cutting tool -- rather like an office paper cutter with a blade that runs along...

Having used vinyl tile, let me give this advice. Don't use them anyplace where there will be moisture. The moisture from wet feet, mopping, etc. goes down the cracks around the tiles and soaks into the wood floor under it. With time, the floor swells and you have an uneven floor. I suggest...

A drill with variable speeds is crucial; if you don't own one, buy one - it's a must-have tool. Set of masonry drill bits - standard bits dull too quickly when they hit tile and concrete. Heavy-duty tape.Toggle bolts are needed to prevent the tile from cracking due to the buildup of pressure...