Bring natural beauty home with natural stone tiles

Granite tiles offer impressive durability

Granite is one of the hardest natural stones used for tile, making it a strong choice for areas where durability matters. Its mineral patterns and variations also give each installation a distinctive look.

Granite tile comes in many shades, including white, gray, black, brown, beige, and more colorful combinations. Depending on the product, granite tiles can be used for flooring, walls, countertops, and other surfaces where you want natural beauty and strength.

Slate tiles create a textured, earthy look

Slate is known for its rich colors and natural texture. Depending on the stone, you may find shades of charcoal, gray, rust, brown, green, and other earthy tones.

Its rugged appearance works especially well in rustic and nature-inspired interiors, but slate tile can also add contrast to modern rooms. Consider slate for floors, entryways, fireplaces, wall accents, and other areas where texture can become part of the design.

Marble tiles add timeless elegance

Marble flooring has an unmistakable appearance. Its smooth surface and flowing veins can instantly give a room a more luxurious feel.

White and gray are popular, but marble tile comes in many colors and patterns. It can create beautiful bathroom floors, shower walls, backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and decorative features. Because marble can be vulnerable to scratching, staining, and acidic substances, proper care and sealing are important.

Travertine tiles bring natural warmth

Travertine tile offers a warm, inviting look with subtle color variations and distinctive surface details. Common shades include cream, beige, tan, brown, and soft gold.

This natural stone is a great fit for Mediterranean, traditional, rustic, and organic-inspired designs. Depending on the product and finish, travertine can be used for floors, bathroom walls, showers, backsplashes, fireplaces, and select outdoor applications.

Limestone tiles offer understated beauty

Limestone generally has a softer, more uniform appearance than highly veined stone such as marble. Its neutral colors make it easy to coordinate with cabinets, furniture, countertops, and other finishes.

Cream, beige, gray, and tan limestone tiles can create a comfortable, timeless foundation. Limestone tile is commonly used for floors, walls, bathrooms, fireplace surrounds, and decorative features. Because it is porous, proper sealing and maintenance are important.

Where can you install natural stone tiles?

Natural stone can do much more than cover a floor. The right tile can become a standout feature throughout your home or business.

Natural stone tiles may be used for:

• Flooring and entryways
• Kitchen backsplashes
• Bathroom floors and walls
• Shower surrounds
• Fireplace surrounds
• Wall accents
• Countertops
• Patios and select outdoor areas

Not every stone works in every location. Moisture, foot traffic, slip resistance, climate, and maintenance should all be considered. Our knowledgeable team can help you compare natural stone options and select a product suited to your project.

How to clean and maintain natural stone tiles

Proper care helps natural stone tile maintain its appearance. Sweep or vacuum flooring regularly to remove dirt and grit that could scratch the surface. For deeper cleaning, use a pH-neutral cleaner made for natural stone and follow your manufacturer's instructions.

Avoid vinegar, lemon-based products, harsh chemicals, and abrasive cleaners unless specifically approved for your stone. Clean spills promptly, especially on porous materials such as marble, limestone, and travertine.

Many natural stones also require sealing. How often you need to reseal depends on the stone, finish, location, sealer, and amount of use.

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