If you are thinking of refurbishing your house then it is time to consider using natural stone tiles for your project. Natural stone comes in many forms and shades and its quality and durability are beyond doubt. Some of the most popular stones that you can use for your walls, floors or simply as highlights around your home are marble, granite, travertine, limestone and slate. Make sure to check the properties of the different material and advice the seller what you need the tiles for, so that you can choose the most appropriate ones. Keep in mind that natural stone is porous and can absorb water, so it always have to be sealed once installed no matter if used indoors or outside and resealed regularly – might be every year or once in a 3-4 years. Otherwise, natural stone tiles are a synonym of longevity and will serve you for a lifetime if properly maintained. Therefore, they are a good material to use in any renovation or construction project and below you can find just 3 of the numerous possible application of this type of tiles.
Style up your kitchen
Quite often the kitchen is viewed as the focal point of any home and therefore it is a good idea to refurbish it and make it more comfortable and easier to use. Installing the proper appliances is priority number one, of course, but when we are talking just for refreshing the space and changing its atmosphere a new floor or counter top or the combination of both can do its magic. Choosing marble or granite tiles for your new kitchen top is surely a good idea. The stone is visually attractive material, not difficult to clean and maintain and very durable. Use mild dishwasher detergent or soap stone and warm water to clean it, wipe any juice or wine spills as soon as possible and place coasters or mats under hot dishes and the counter will look as new. Natural stone tiles are also a good solution for the kitchen floor, especially if you want a more rustic atmosphere install riven slate or gold/yellow granite tiles to get the desired effect. If you have a bigger budget for your renovation then go ahead and change both the kitchen tops and the floors with stone tiles and enjoy their longevity.
Dress your bathroom in stone
The bathroom is your retreat after a long day at work or running domestic chores. Give yourself the feeling of a luxury spa treatment by using natural stone bathroom tiles. Marble is probably one of the most popular stones to be used in bathrooms, however travertine, limestone and granite are also a very good choice. You can opt for polish tiles on your walls if you want more shine and brightness and a modern look or choose honed or antiqued stone for the luxury that is reminiscent of Roman times. Natural stone tiles are an excellent solution both for bathrooms with showers and with bathtubs and can be combined with any material – glass, other stone, wood, concrete, ceramic tiles, to achieve the look you are searching for.
Improve your entryway
The entryway of your home is the area that is subjected to the highest traffic and gets easily dirty from muddy shoes, wet raincoats or umbrellas, etc. Therefore you need it covered with a material that can withstand all that wear and tear while being easily cleaned and maintained. Natural stone is the best solution for the entryway. It will not only take all the use and debris it is subjected to but also give your house an unique atmosphere. Flagstone or slate tiles are quite a good suggestion for this area and will surely last for many years to come. It is also a good idea to use a doormat so that anyone entering the house can clean some of the sand and debris they carry out from outside.
No matter what kind of floor, wall or bathroom tiles made of natural stone you use, you will surely be happy for making the investment. Stone tiles can be your partner for life when maintained properly and the qualities they have and atmosphere they bring will help you enjoy your home even more.