Types of natural stone tiles

Natural Stone Tiles have been used since and are very strong and sturdy materials. Once fixed they need not be replaced for a lifetime. Several natural stones have been converted into floor tiles for interior and exterior use because of their aesthetics, strength, and durability.

Let’s take a look at the popular types of natural stone tiles.

• Marble –
  Marble is a very popular tile and is primarily used for interiors. They can be used as flooring or wall tiles. The thickness of marble slabs is reduced so that they can be converted into tiles. They are available in a pre-polished state or they can be polished after laying the tiles.
• Granite–
  Granite is a very thick, impervious, and strong material. It finds its use primarily in kitchen countertops and basin counters. Granite can also be converted into tiles and used in lift fascia, bathrooms, and lift lobbies.
• Slate and Sandstone –
  These are tiles used primarily for outdoor applications like boundary walls, building exteriors, landscaped outdoor areas, highlighter walls, pathways and roofing. The tiles are very strong, rough-textured, and rugged tiles. These tiles give a very natural and earthy look.
• Onyx and Travertine –
  These Porcelain tiles could be polished, semi-
  Onyx and Travertine are very premium and expensive stones. They are decorative in purpose and prone to cracking. Resins are used to make the tile strong and durable. They find their applications in bars, highlighter walls, bathroom walls, and the interiors of high-end residences, etc. Onyx can be lit from behind to give a very calm and soothing effect.