Natural stone · Cracking
Why is my stone floor cracking?
Stone cracks for the same reasons tile does, such as substrate movement, deflection or missing movement joints, plus natural fissures in some stones.
Also searched as: "marble floor cracked", "travertine cracking"
What usually causes it
- Substrate cracks or deflection
- Missing movement joints
- Natural fissures
What you can check yourself
- Note whether cracks follow lines across pieces
What an independent inspection checks
- Substrate and movement joints
- Mortar coverage
Who is responsible?
Depends on substrate, installation or natural characteristics.
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