Price

• Ceramic tiles, because they can be manufactured, are typically much cheaper than marble. Installation costs are also typically much cheaper with ceramic tile and installation doesn't require an expert. Most DIY-types can install tile flooring in a weekend.
  
  

Upkeep

• The upkeep on ceramic tile is also considerably cheaper and easier; marble tiles need to be cleaned and resealed to prevent staining about once a year. While occasional breakage is more likely with ceramic tiles, you can replace them fairly easily.
  
  

Wear

• Marble is a more durable material in resisting breaking, and because of its natural variations, tends to hide dirt more easily. That said, marble is a porous surface that can stain, so yearly resealing is needed to keep marble floors looking beautiful.
  
  

Safety

• Marble floors tend to be very slippery when wet. For this reason, it is not recommended for use in bathrooms or in homes with lots of children.
  
  

Environmental Considerations

• For some home remodelers, environmental considerations may be more a concern than for others. Marble is a natural stone, which some claim make it a more environmentally friendly material by definition, but it also has to be mined and can deplete, causing some environmental degradation. The eco-friendliness of ceramic depends largely on how it was manufactured.
  
  

Look

• Of course, the biggest reason homeowners choose one flooring type over the other is the overall appearance and how it fits into the design they are trying to achieve. Marble possesses a natural beauty that can improve the value of a house significantly.