Natural stone is used in building constructions since Antiquity. Durability, easy maintenance and beauty are its main attributes. In the more recent past, four types of natural stones were extensively employed as wall and floor tiling indoor or out. Architects and decorators discovered the exquisiteness and serviceability of marble, limestone, travertine and granite and initially promoted it in opulent commercial hubs, public buildings and palaces of high-class officials. Gradually, natural stone tiles become well-known on the worldwide domestic market.
Partially, natural stone tiles can be set anywhere indoor and out, both on the walls and floors. Excelling in versatility, marble, limestone, travertine and granite fit perfectly in any environment from traditional to classic and contemporary. Moreover, they are all heavy-duty materials able to withstand moisture, intense traffic, wear and tear of daily us, as well as weather conditions. Having in mind their origins (that is geological formation), it seems only natural that these sort of tiles outlast and aesthetically surpass any other sort of tile material, from ceramic to porcelain and rubber.
Nevertheless, each stone tile type has its own properties and characteristic appearance. Marble is famous for its elegance and authentically earthy tones with unique intertwined veins in a variation of hues. Consider best suited in generous, light environments, marble tiles give a touch of splendor to any space.
Limestone, on the other hand, is the tile of choice for a natural, both comfortable and lavish look. The beige and honey tones of limestone inspire a friendly, homelike and lovely feel all the same. Being extremely versatile, these tiles fit perfectly indoor and outdoor in such places as the kitchen, bathroom, living room, hallways, or in patios, balconies or on ground terraces, as garden walkways or set on the front door staircase.
On the whole, employing natural stone tiles is not about finding the right place for them, but rather about being able to decide which one you love most.
Partially, natural stone tiles can be set anywhere indoor and out, both on the walls and floors. Excelling in versatility, marble, limestone, travertine and granite fit perfectly in any environment from traditional to classic and contemporary. Moreover, they are all heavy-duty materials able to withstand moisture, intense traffic, wear and tear of daily us, as well as weather conditions. Having in mind their origins (that is geological formation), it seems only natural that these sort of tiles outlast and aesthetically surpass any other sort of tile material, from ceramic to porcelain and rubber.
Nevertheless, each stone tile type has its own properties and characteristic appearance. Marble is famous for its elegance and authentically earthy tones with unique intertwined veins in a variation of hues. Consider best suited in generous, light environments, marble tiles give a touch of splendor to any space.
Limestone, on the other hand, is the tile of choice for a natural, both comfortable and lavish look. The beige and honey tones of limestone inspire a friendly, homelike and lovely feel all the same. Being extremely versatile, these tiles fit perfectly indoor and outdoor in such places as the kitchen, bathroom, living room, hallways, or in patios, balconies or on ground terraces, as garden walkways or set on the front door staircase.
On the whole, employing natural stone tiles is not about finding the right place for them, but rather about being able to decide which one you love most.
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The authentic look of limestone tiles in warm hues of beige and honey makes them the tile of choice for any vivid and welcoming homelike environment.
