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Natural Stone Tiles
Sandstone Sandstone is mined from rocky beds formed millions of years ago and consists of sand bonded with minerals such as silica, clay and iron oxides. It has a natural earthy appeal and is available in many colours and sizes. No two sandstone tiles are alike. It has excellent traction properties making it suitable for use on patios and pool surrounds. It is generally very porous and needs to be sealed with suitable sealers. Limestone Limestone is similar to sandstone in almost every aspect except that it consists mainly of calcite so is particularly sensitive to acids. Granite Granite comes from previous molten lava that made its way to just beneath the crust of the earth and crystallised under pressure over 750 million years ago. It is cut from the earth in large slabs to make tiles and counter tops which are mechanically polished to give them their high gloss finish. Marble Marble occurs when limestone recrystallised due to extreme heat and pressure. Marble is mechanically polished to a high gloss but is also available in matt and in many different colours. It is relatively soft and needs to be protected from wear and tear as well as staining. It is extremely sensitive to acids and easily etched by common products such as cool drinks, lemon juice and vinegar. Travertine Travertine falls between limestone and marble and is characterised by vein-like holes which are caused by hot springs travelling through it. Its manufacture and properties are similar to those of granite and marble. | |
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