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Making The Right Choice For Your Natural Stone
As a trusted retailer in natural stone, many
customers come to us for advice when
sourcing tiles for their residential or
commercial projects. Thankfully our
years of experience have made us
experts in offering advice on the
suitability of one type of limestone
over another or the perfect slate
tiles. We can even give advice
on how to restore tiles that have
been a little unloved. Our impressive
track record in providing quality
natural stone products together with
exceptional customer service has enabled
us to deliver an outstanding range of tiles at
exceedingly affordable prices.
It is important to remember that natural stone
does not arise out of a man-made process.
Produced entirely by Mother Nature, natural
stone offers a building material which is
beautifully unique in terms of the colour,
texture and the quality. Because of these
characteristic differences in every piece
of stone, it is worthwhile doing some
research when looking into the use
of natural stone for your projects.
Here we look at some of the most important
points to consider and the key factors you
can use to differentiate between the types
of natural stone available for your floor
or wall.
Know your needs: This is the first
thing you need to think about.
Why are you choosing natural
stone? What do you like about
it? What do you specifically want
to achieve from using a certain type
of stone in your project? The natural
stone you choose should reflect YOUR
requirements. For instance, limestone
is often favoured by interior designers,
architects, builders and home owners because
of its durability and ease of use in complimenting
a variety of interior design schemes. Limestone is
also perfect for use in a number of home areas
such as kitchens, hallways, orangeries and has
a beautiful colour palette to work with.
Know the durability of natural stone: If
you are looking for types of natural
stone that are suitable for use in
heavy footfall areas consider
looking at some of the harder
stones. For instance, our black
riven slate tiles are ideal for projects
where there will be a heavy footfall,
and thanks to their fantastic anti-slip
rating, are perfect for use in bathrooms
or external projects. A stone such as our
honed slate is best suited for use on walls or
in low traffic areas such as bathrooms.
Look after your tiles: It is important to remember
that natural stone is not waterproof or stain
resistant, it must therefore be correctly sealed
after installation. Furthermore, floors need
to be maintained on a regular basis in order
to keep it in top condition. Our wealth
of technical experience ensures we
can offer specific advice so your floor
remains fantastic for years to come.
Ultimately, natural stone has
historically been popular for use on
floors and walls owing to its ability to
add a quality and warmth that cannot
be achieved by using other materials.
If you are thinking of starting a project
and would like to discuss whether natural
stone could work for you, visit our website at
mrs-stone-store.com or contact a member of
our sales team on 01283 730388. Our website
features a downloadable brochure, together
with inspirational photos and you can order
complimentary samples online.