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Antico Onyx 12 x 24 Filled & Honed Travertine Tile features a filled & honed surface and travertine appeal suited to living areas. A smart ...
View full detailsAntico Onyx 12 x 12 Antiqued (Hand-Tumbled) Travertine Tile offers antiqued (hand-tumbled) travertine style in a polished format for outdoor spaces...
View full detailsAntico Onyx 6 x 6 Tumbled Travertine Tile features a tumbled surface and travertine appeal suited to living areas. A smart pick when you want depen...
View full detailsAntico Onyx 4 x 4 CNC-Arched (Round-face / Wavy) Travertine Tile delivers cnc-arched (round-face / wavy) travertine character with a timeless profi...
View full detailsAntico Onyx 4 x 4 Tumbled Travertine Tile features a tumbled surface and travertine appeal suited to living areas. A smart pick when you want depen...
View full detailsAntico Onyx 3 x 6 Tumbled Travertine Tile features a tumbled surface and travertine appeal suited to living areas. A smart pick when you want depen...
View full detailsAfyon White Marble 12 x 24 Polished Tile brings marble depth and a polished finish to feature walls. Choose it to add lasting style and easy mainte...
View full detailsAfyon White Marble 12 x 12 Polished Tile is a polished marble tile designed to bring a clean, refined look to kitchens and baths. Designed to compl...
View full detailsAfyon White Marble 6 x 12 Polished Tile features a polished surface and marble appeal suited to living areas. A smart pick when you want dependable...
View full detailsAfyon White Marble 3 x 6 Polished Tile brings marble depth and a polished finish to feature walls. Choose it to add lasting style and easy maintena...
View full detailsAfyon White Marble 4 x 12 Polished Tile offers polished marble style in a polished format for outdoor spaces. Ideal for projects that need durabili...
View full detailsAbsolute Black Granite 12 x 24 Polished Tile delivers polished granite character with a timeless profile for walls and floors. Perfect for pairing ...
View full detailsAbsolute Black Granite 18 x 18 Polished Tile delivers polished granite character with a timeless profile for walls and floors. Perfect for pairing ...
View full detailsAbsolute Black Granite 12 x 12 Polished Tile delivers polished granite character with a timeless profile for walls and floors. Perfect for pairing ...
View full detailsAbsolute Black Granite 24 x 24 Polished Tile delivers polished granite character with a timeless profile for walls and floors. Perfect for pairing ...
View full detailsThe Ankara 18x18 Filled & Honed Travertine Tile offers warm natural tones with a smooth honed surface, enhancing its sophistication. Its filled...
View full detailsThe Antalya 18x18 Filled & Honed Travertine Tile combines natural elegance with a smooth, refined finish. Perfect for adding timeless beauty to...
View full detailsThe Basalt 12x24x1/2 Honed Stone Tile combines natural durability with a smooth, honed finish for a contemporary look. Perfect for floors and walls...
View full detailsThe Basalt 4x16x3/8 Honed Stone Tile delivers a sleek elongated format in durable basalt stone. With a smooth honed surface, it is perfect for crea...
View full detailsThe Absolute Black 24x12 polished stone tile delivers a bold, contemporary appearance with its deep black color and glossy finish. Its durable ston...
View full detailsAbsolute Black 18x18 polished stone tile offers a deep, rich color and a sleek polished finish, making it ideal for luxurious interiors. Its durabl...
View full detailsAbsolute Black 18x18 Flamed stone tile delivers a dramatic, textured finish and deep black color for modern spaces. Its large format and durable su...
View full detailsThe Andhra Black 12x12 Gauged stone tile features a deep black hue and a durable finish, ideal for both residential and commercial spaces. Its natu...
View full detailsThe Absolute Black 12x24 honed stone tile offers a sleek, sophisticated look with a smooth honed finish. Its deep black color and robust constructi...
View full detailsChoosing Natural Stone Tile for Bathrooms
Natural stone tile has been the premier flooring and wall covering material for thousands of years. Each stone type offers distinct characteristics in terms of appearance, durability, and maintenance requirements. Understanding these differences helps you select the right stone for your specific application and lifestyle.
Types of Natural Stone Tile
Marble is the classic luxury stone - known for dramatic veining and a luminous quality. Travertine offers warm earth tones and a rustic character, excelling both indoors and outdoors. Slate is one of the hardest natural stones, with a textured cleft surface and excellent durability. Limestone provides understated elegance with soft, muted tones. Granite is the most durable option, resistant to scratching and acid etching. Quartzite combines marble's beauty with granite's strength. Basalt and soapstone offer specialized properties for specific applications.
Natural Stone by Application
For floors, granite, slate, and quartzite offer the best durability for high-traffic areas. Marble and travertine excel in formal living spaces and bathrooms. For showers, choose honed finishes with proper sealing. For backsplashes, any stone type works depending on your design style. For outdoor use, travertine, granite, basalt, and slate perform best against weather and UV exposure. Natural stone mosaics add artful detail to any application.
Natural Stone vs. Porcelain
Natural stone provides unique beauty, warmth, and character that porcelain cannot fully replicate. Each tile has natural variation - no two are identical. The tradeoff is that most natural stones require sealing and more careful maintenance than porcelain tile. For a low-maintenance alternative, stone look porcelain tile mimics natural stone patterns. Many designers combine both - natural stone for focal areas and porcelain for high-traffic zones.
General Care Guidelines
All natural stone tile should be sealed upon installation with a penetrating stone sealer. Resealing frequency varies by stone type - marble and limestone every 1-2 years, granite every 2-3 years. Use pH-neutral, stone-safe cleaners for all stone types. Avoid acidic cleaners on marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx. Regular sweeping prevents abrasive grit from wearing the surface.
What is the most durable natural stone tile?
Granite and quartzite are the most durable natural stone tiles. Both rank 6-7+ on the Mohs hardness scale, making them highly resistant to scratching, chipping, and wear. Slate is also very durable. Marble, limestone, and travertine are softer and better suited for residential rather than high-traffic commercial applications.
What types of natural stone are used for tile?
The main types include marble (luxury veined stone), travertine (warm earth-toned limestone), slate (hard, layered stone with cleft texture), limestone (soft sedimentary stone), granite (extremely hard igneous stone), quartzite (metamorphic stone with marble-like looks), basalt (dense volcanic stone), onyx (translucent banded stone), sandstone (warm grained stone), and soapstone (smooth, heat-resistant stone).
Does natural stone tile need to be sealed?
Yes, virtually all natural stone tile requires sealing to protect against moisture absorption and staining. The exception is soapstone, which is naturally non-porous enough to skip sealing. Apply a penetrating stone sealer after installation and reseal periodically - the frequency depends on the stone type and the amount of traffic or moisture exposure.
Is natural stone tile more expensive than porcelain?
Natural stone generally costs more than standard porcelain tile, though there's significant overlap in pricing. Basic travertine or limestone can be comparable to mid-range porcelain, while premium marbles and quartzites cost considerably more. Factor in sealing products and slightly higher installation costs for natural stone. The unique beauty and character of natural stone often justify the investment for homeowners seeking an authentic, one-of-a-kind look.