Stone Flooring

The use of stone in the construction of buildings and other structures dates back to 2500 BC at the time when the first pyramids (considered as the first structures to be built in stone) were being constructed in Egypt.

Other buildings that made use of stone in their construction include Roman and Greek temples as well as other notable structures in China and India. These structures are but living testaments of the strength, durability, and long life of stones. To this day, we can still observe the majesty and awesomeness of this world’s wonders. Pretty amazing, isn’t it?

If you want your home to have this kind of long lasting material, why not use stone as your flooring? Stone is naturally strong, formed from the depths of the earth through a combination of pressure and heat. One of Mother Earth’s products, natural stone may be travertine, slate, marble, limestone, or granite.

Types of Stone Flooring

• Granite Stone Flooring

Granite stone remains to be one of the hardest materials known to man. Its popularity in construction is mainly due to its durability and low cost as compared to other kinds of stone flooring. Granite stone flooring is also favored by many due to its easy cleaning and maintenance. Black, green, gray, and other neutral shades are the most common colors of granite flooring.

• Marble Stone Flooring

The US White House and India’s Taj Mahal. These are the more famous structures that used marble in its construction. Marble flooring transforms an ordinary looking building into a royal and regal structure. The only downside to marble flooring maybe its expensive cost but if you are someone who invests in things that last lifetimes, then marble stone flooring is a good choice for you. Colors for marble stone flooring range from white, peach/pink, to different shades of green and black.

• Limestone Flooring

Although not as hard as granite or marble, limestone flooring is also a hit in the world of architecture and carpentry as it affords them a lot of choices in terms of colors and appearances. It is also much more affordable as compared to the other kinds of stone flooring available.

• Slate Flooring

Slate comes from a combination of silt and clay that is bonded together at very high temperatures, just like the other kinds of stone flooring. The process by which slate is created makes it extremely strong and tough. The impurities in the clay and silt make up the varied texture and appearance found in different designs of slate. Slate flooring is best if you love a rustic and old world look. It is also available in a wide array of colors: white, black, blue, brown, green, purple, and gray. Price-wise, slate is more appealing to buyers as it is not as expensive as granite and marble.

Stone Flooring Benefits

• Stone flooring surpasses the strength and durability of other types of flooring available like hardwood, rubber, cork, and ceramics. Its long life is also a factor that you and the many generations after you will like.
• Easy cleaning and maintenance. Stone flooring only needs yearly sealing to maintain its stain resistance. Other than that, you just need a broom or vacuum and a damp mop to clean this type of flooring.
• Stone flooring can be a terrific display in any setting. That just shows how versatile the designs of this flooring are.
• Stone floors have a low moisture content and if sealed properly, become absolutely water resistant and is suitable for use in the bathroom, kitchen, and even outdoors.

Stone Flooring Cons

• Because of its hardness, installation can be quite difficult; it is therefore recommended that a professional install your stone flooring.
• Stone flooring gets really cold during wintertime. A good remedy to this is to install in-floor heating or place rugs and carpets on the area.
• High cost. Stone flooring is expensive as compared to other flooring materials. However, its look definitely compensates for its high cost.

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