Advantages of Natural Stone
AFFORDABILITY: When assessing the affordability of
natural stone, consider durability, lifespan, uniqueness and timeless quality.
These characteristics make it clear that natural stone is very affordable.
AVAILABILITY: Arizona Tile stocks slabs in nearly 250
varieties including marble, granite, limestone, slate, travertine, onyx, quartzite, and
tumbled stone.
CARE & MAINTENANCE: Natural stone, when properly sealed, is
simple to care for and maintain. Keep your natural stone looking its best by
sweeping, dust-mopping or vacuuming prior to wet-mopping with a pH-balanced
neutral cleaner or warm water.
COLOR: In recent years, more new stones have been brought to the
marketplace than ever before. Granite tiles and slabs cover the spectrum from near-white
to rich greens, absolute blacks, and even blues. With the warm tones of
travertine and limestone, and varied beauty of marble, the possibilities are
almost endless. Remember that stone is a product of nature, and color varies from
piece to piece, as well as between lots. Your stone should be viewed and
approved before installation.
POPULARITY: Due to all of the above-mentioned factors,
natural stone is very popular. Unlike synthetic floor coverings and counter
surfaces, natural stone is unique, highly durable and has a timeless quality
that never goes out of style.
SIZE VARIATION: Natural stone is available primarily in
tiles and slabs. Many natural stone tiles are available in different sizes,
allowing flexibility in design and patterning. Granite and marble slabs can be
fabricated and tailored to meet the needs of homebuilders, designers and architects.
The only limit to the use of natural stone is your imagination.