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    kathypatt Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 15, 2011, 08:09 AM
    Marble
    I would like to put a electric fire on marble am I able to put screws into marble
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    Feb 15, 2011, 09:08 AM

    Yes, marble is a soft stone and easily drilled with a masonry bit. Drill and insert plastic anchors and screws. Since you will probably be using small anchors and not that many, you could probably use glass and tile bits to drill holes. They are cheap but don't last long.
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    Feb 15, 2011, 11:56 AM
    You should be able to.. is the marble on the floor or wall? Is it installed?
    Do you have any experience with a drill?
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    Feb 16, 2011, 03:43 AM
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    I am able to use drill, marble is on wall but I was a bit scared of trying to drill into it in case it broke, but now that I know that I am able to I'm OK, thanks
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