:: Marble

Marble, as stone goes, is soft, and it will scratch
easily. It should not be used in areas of high traffic
in the home. What starts out as a very elegant floor
can become a dismal eyesore in very short order.
Marble floors will also oxidize if not regularly cleaned
and polished.

Marble, since it is primarily limestone, is extremely
susceptible to acids, to include citric acid and vinegar.
We can deduce, then, that marble would not be the
material of choice for the kitchen floor (or the kitchen
counters, either). Many household cleaners will do the
same thing.

Marble is beautiful and elegant. Nothing matches its
allure. A front entryway would be a logical place to
install a marble floor. In most homes the front door
does not see a lot of traffic.