All about natural stone flooring

Are you a homeowner driven by nature for your interior design plan? Natural stone flooring tiles give your bathroom the atmosphere of an upscale spa, a 5-star hotel bath, or some other luxurious getaway. It's strong and durable, especially granite or travertine tiles, and comes with natural color and character. Stone is also long-lasting, sanitary, and easy to clean, especially when it's sealed. The most common rocks found in residential applications are granite, quartz, marble, slate, limestone, terrazzo, sandstone, and travertine.

1. Uniqueness: While there are many aesthetic and functional reasons why you'd want natural stone flooring in your home, perhaps the biggest one is that every stone slab is different. Just as every leaf and snowflake is unique, count on never seeing your stone tile in your home, whether it's marble flooring or some other stone. For example, granite can vary, with veinings and specks of colors in a wide range of colors, including red, green, purple, gray, black, and gold.

2. Eco-friendly: This flooring is found naturally and is chemical and toxic gas-free. It’s also energy efficient because it absorbs heat from the sun or the cold air from air conditioning systems. This makes it easier to maintain a consistent, balanced temperature in your home.

3. Hygienic: Natural stone doesn't attract dust and pollutants, making it ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers. Many stones are non-porous, especially when sealed, and are also mold and mildew-free, waterproof, and naturally resistant to fire. In addition, they are easy to clean with gentle, natural products. However, you should avoid ammonia or bleach as they can damage the stone.

4. Versatility and design: Natural stone flooring is an excellent choice for any decor, from traditional to contemporary. Textures are big this year and include dramatic accents, subtle metallic swirls, and earthy neutral colors. Slate, which has a color palette ranging from black, blue, green, red, brown, and buff, is also foliated, a process where smooth, thin layers are splintered, creating "ledges" or "cleavage."