Can marble contain or harbor mold? The simple answer is yes, if it has moisture, air, food, warmth and a dark place. (Credit: cegli/Adobe Stock)
Mold oh my! I can't tell you how many calls I have received over the years from homeowners worried about mold. This concern usually happens after a flood. Should you be worried that marble, or any other stone for that matter, is prone to the growth of mold? Fortunately, in addition to being an expert on stone I am also a degreed biologist, so let me solve this concern. Let's first look at what mold needs to grow. Mold in general needs six things to grow and thrive.
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