Marble flooring throughout the entire ground floor - seeking experiences and recommendations

Hello forum,

we originally wanted to have granite laid throughout the entire ground floor, except for the utility room. Now we have seen a chic marble floor (Verde Guatemala) at a natural stone dealer. We would lay this throughout the entire ground floor, in different sizes, on the stairs and in the upper floor hallway. (The hallway upstairs is only 4.5 m².)

Question: Is polished marble suitable for stairs and kitchen or too slippery? Is the surface hard enough to withstand the stresses in the entrance area permanently? Can marble be repolished when it is "worn out"? How resistant is it to grease or similar substances that might splash out of the pan in the kitchen? I have already read that marble is not acid-resistant, but vinegar (or other acidic foods) is not spilled that often.

At my parents' place, marble has been laid in the hallway and on the stairs for over 30 years and it has held up quite well. However, there is none in the kitchen. The only "unhappy" spots are two broken corners caused by heavy, fallen objects; if you look closely enough, you can still see the spots.

I googled it once: it's really a stylish material! However, I call it "very dominant"! ... And I can imagine that after a while, one might quickly overlook the green color or the wild structure. Added to that is the polished surface. You have to like that. Many don't like it when light is reflected directly from the floor. Often, it appears cold, especially in combination with many ceiling spots* or it looks old-fashioned when natural wood decorates the interior. * You have planned a lot of those. Reflections could be irritating, for example on the stairs! I would question that in your place, and several times. However, that would also affect the granite floor. Otherwise, marble is sensitive to acid. You have to keep that in mind when it comes to cleaning. I wouldn't even let a cleaning lady handle it! With us, on a marble windowsill where we place our dish soap bottle, traces from the bottle base appear.

Hello!

We switched from Verde Guatemala to Verde Maritaca after all. It is a bit lighter and granite instead of marble. I am very curious how it will look on the surface. I will upload a photo in about 3 months then.