• Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles: front view of one loose natural stone tile
  • Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles: angled view showing natural stone face and thin raw sawn edges
  • Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles: installed on a windowless bathroom vanity wall
  • Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles: installed as a kitchen splashback
  • Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles: installed on an entrance hallway floor
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Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles

Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles

from £96.77 /m2
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from £96.77 /m2
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Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Wall & Floor Tiles feature a deep chocolate-brown background with contrasting cream veining. Polishing enhances the richness and depth of this natural marble, making it a distinctive choice for bathroom walls, hallways and suitable interior floors.

Choose Dark Emperador Premium polished marble when rich brown stone is central to the room. Cream veins break up the chocolate background, and the reflective face brings greater visual depth to feature walls and carefully planned interior floor layouts.

Natural Colour, Polished Finish & Marble Character

Cream vein networks vary in density against the brown ground, so some tiles appear more expressive than others. Blend the selection before fixing, paying particular attention to the most visible wall areas and the centre of a floor layout.

Polishing gives the surface a reflective appearance that changes with the room lighting. Assess a sample from more than one angle when choosing nearby finishes.

Why Choose Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Tiles?

  • Distinctive design: Chocolate-brown marble creates a warm, dark focal material, with cream veins linking it to lighter surrounding finishes.
  • Natural variation: Individual veins and tonal differences give the finished installation its own pattern rather than an identical repeat.
  • Surface character: A polished face introduces reflected light and a glossy presentation of the stone's markings.
  • Layout choice: The listed formats help you choose a joint pattern that relates to fixed features and the proportions of the room.

Where to Use Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Tiles

  • Bathroom walls and vanity areas: Use Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Tiles behind a basin or as a larger stone wall, letting the natural marble colour and veining provide the focal detail.
  • Kitchen and interior feature areas: Introduce the stone above a worktop or on an interior feature wall. Plan cuts around sockets and fittings, and wipe cooking splashes promptly using a suitable stone-care routine.
  • Appropriately specified interior floors: Consider the selected format for a bathroom, entrance or other interior floor only where the substrate, installation method and required slip resistance have been assessed for that location.

Wet walls require suitable waterproofing behind the tiles. Bathroom and shower floors need a separate suitability and slip-resistance assessment; the polished finish alone is not a slip rating. Confirm the specification before choosing the stone for a wet floor.

Available Tile Sizes & Project Planning

Available main formats include 305 x 305 x 10 mm, 610 x 305 x 10 mm, 600 x 600 x 20 mm. Check the selected variant for current availability and price. Allow for cuts, wastage and spare pieces when calculating quantities.

Plan joint positions around doorways, corners and fixed fittings rather than choosing the layout from a single tile alone. Compare the available format with the room proportions, and agree grout colour and the allowance for cuts with your installer before ordering.

Installation & Sealing

Install Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble Tiles over a correctly prepared substrate. Choose adhesive and grout compatible with the marble and the intended wall or floor application. Natural marble is porous and generally benefits from a compatible impregnating sealer, including pre-grout protection where recommended. Follow the installer's and manufacturers' guidance on preparation, fixing, sealing and curing before putting the area into use.

Caring for Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble

Clean with a pH-neutral product formulated for natural stone and a soft cloth or mop. Wipe spills promptly and avoid vinegar, acidic cleaners, harsh descalers and abrasive products, which can etch or scratch marble. Follow the sealer manufacturer's maintenance and resealing guidance. Sealing helps reduce absorption but does not prevent acid etching.

Design Ideas & Samples

Combine polished Dark Emperador with cream walls, walnut and a restrained brass accent. A lighter neighbouring stone can balance its depth of colour. Keep the layout and grout deliberate so the brown field and cream veining remain the main feature.

Check the selected sample option before ordering and view it alongside your fittings in the room's own lighting. A sample helps assess colour, veining and finish, but natural variation means it cannot represent every delivered tile exactly. Explore our Emperador marble tiles for related options, or browse marble bathroom tiles for more design ideas.

Outdoor Use

This natural stone is a lovely choice for patios, terraces, paths and garden projects as well as interiors. For outdoor walking areas choose a textured finish such as tumbled, honed or brushed, and seal the stone after installation to keep its colour fresh.

Explore outdoor natural stone tiles and paving and marble outdoor tiles to compare related products.

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FAQ

Is Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble genuine natural marble?

Yes. Dark Emperador Premium Polished Marble is natural marble with deep chocolate brown with cream veining. Shade, vein direction and mineral markings vary between pieces and batches.

What does the polished finish look like?

Polishing creates a reflective surface that brings out the colour and natural veining. For wet floors, a honed or tumbled finish adds natural grip.

What sizes and thicknesses are available?

The main listed formats are 305 x 305 x 10 mm, 610 x 305 x 10 mm, 600 x 600 x 20 mm. Check the exact size, purchase or sample type, availability and price of your selected option before ordering.

Can I use these tiles in a bathroom or kitchen?

They can be used for suitable interior walls, kitchen splashbacks and appropriately specified floors. Wet areas require proper waterproofing, and your installer should assess slip resistance for bathroom or shower floors.

Does this marble need sealing?

Natural marble is porous and generally benefits from a compatible impregnating stone sealer. Follow your installer's and the sealer manufacturer's guidance, including pre-grout protection where recommended. Sealing helps reduce absorption but does not prevent acid etching.

How should I clean these marble tiles?

Use a pH-neutral natural-stone cleaner and a soft cloth or mop. Wipe spills promptly and avoid vinegar, acidic descalers and abrasive products. Maintain the sealer as recommended.

Can I order a sample, and will it match every tile?

Sample options are listed separately from the main purchase options; check the selected sample size and price before ordering. A sample helps assess colour and finish in your lighting, but natural variation means it will not match every delivered tile exactly.

Shipping

• In-Stock items are typically delivered within 3–5 business days.

• Pre-Order items usually have a lead time of 4–8 weeks, depending on availability and production schedules.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on order size, weight, and delivery location.

All orders are professionally packed and palletised where required to ensure safe and secure delivery.

Deliveries are made to curbside or ground floor access unless otherwise agreed in advance.

For full details, please refer to our Shipping Policy.

Return Policy

We offer a 30-day return policy (UK only).
Contact info@decoribbo.co.uk to arrange returns or report damage.
International customers (EU): 14-day cooling-off period applies.
For full details, please see our Refund Policy

What does surface treatments mean?

TUMBLED SURFACE: The surface of the tumbled product is distressed by being tumbled. The distressed surface has a non-shiny, matte appearance, a velvety touch, and rounded edges. Distressed surfaces are quite successful in adding a sophisticated atmosphere to the space.

HONED SURFACE: Honed surface is a commonly preferred surface treatment in marble mosaics. In this process, the natural texture of marble is preserved while the surface is mattified and a textured appearance is achieved. Honed surface provides elegance and sophistication in marble mosaics, while also attracting attention with its texture and offering practical use with its non-slip feature.

BRUSHED SURFACE: During the brushing process, scratch effects are added to the surface to create a natural texture. This results in a non-slip surface, making it suitable for floors. Additionally, it adds a sophisticated touch to any space.

POLISHED SURFACE: Polished surface is a surface treatment commonly applied in the manufacturing process of materials such as stone, marble, or ceramics. This process ensures that the material achieves a smooth, shiny, and polished appearance.

Notes:

*Natural stone inherently exhibits variations. Colour, texture, shading, pitting, fissures, and veining may differ from the provided samples. These variances are intrinsic qualities of natural stone and should not be considered as defects.