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lefty47 HI -- First , if it is cold in your area or if there is dampness in your basement - then you should put " Dry Core "down first - then that is your base for your flooring . You did not say what kind of tiles -so if you go with the marble then maybe border that with a black granite or a black slate . You could also add a thin brass metal filler strip to divide the two. If you are have this work done by a pro - then they will also put down a membrain for the tile to set on. To answer your other question - I would think that there may be more care with the marble as apposed to the tile. With the Dry Core you could also have a enginered wood flooring - that would be a lot warmer .

ruby tabasum thanks for Ur help... it really means a lot... So our area is hot and our house looks like this 24 by 27 car porch and then 4 stairs make way to ground floor entry... after entry there is a living room 25 by 25 and dining room same as living room...
basement is 40 by 35 for which the way is from the car porch...we have Verona marble available in light brown and in matching the color available is Indian green, maroon, black, chocolate brown.. i m so confused which color should be of the border... my brother have put these color with Verona and it looks beautiful... but now i dont want to follow footsteps of my brother... Now you tell me what color should i go from the above 4 options....
And help me with another problem that what color should we put on riser... lite color or dark color....
and what type of pic should i send u to get more better and clear idea... if u need any pic i can send u...

floorguru Marble is porus so unless you have a maid you may want to use ceramic.

nannapaneni If I were you I would use a lot of pleases and sound polite when I am seeking free advice.

Custom Home Planning Center I don't see a necessity for gushing. Pictures do however provide a clearer understanding of the project and question we can help with.

lefty47 HI --- Ruby - It is a little hard to understand what it is all supposed to look like without pictures , so I would say to stay with natural colors ,-- try the chocolate brown - I think it will look rich and the color will always be in. BUT I still think a wood floor is better for you.