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nikki-san
post Jun 24 2016, 01:46 PM

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QUOTE(yee0810 @ May 11 2016, 10:44 PM)
Anyone could help me with the following, I tried asking around and the answers I got were inconsistent.

Mainly regarding Ipoh marble for flooring

1) Local marble (aka Ipoh marble) feels colder than imported ones. True? Mind you top grade (clear with little veins) Ipoh marble are just as expensive as imported ones

2) thinner local marble tiles (12mm-14mm) at 1x2ft are as good as 2x2 (18mm) tiles in terms of durability and cooling effect despite being much cheaper

3) local marble doesn't need waterproofing

Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you
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i understand from marble contractor that there is no need to do waterproofing for ipoh marble.. but i am not sure why..


prices of some ipoh marble (white) is quite expensive..rm30 psf ... translates to rm120 per piece of 2x2. cost abt rm15k to cover 500sf area (just cost of marble only).. some more price quoted direct from factory at simpang pulai when i went there tocheck out a few weeks ago.

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nikki-san
post Jun 25 2016, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(yee0810 @ Jun 25 2016, 02:19 PM)
Personally I was at Simpang Pulai for no less than  4 times in  the past month. Currently I'm leaning towards imported Iranian marble but I'm  a bit concerned of the fissures and  veins that is characteristic of it. Ipoh marble seems "stronger" without the netting and epoxy treatment during fabrication that is common for imported ones.

Have you decided yet my friend?😃
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i would hv chosen imported marbles if $$$ is of no concern..

if we buy from simpang pulai factory, we still need to arrange for transportation..not just normal lorry..need a lorry with a crane to load/unload the marble slabs..

most probably i will just get my ipoh marble from KL.. size 1'x2' which is cheaper..

so what's yr final decision my lowyat fren?






 

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