Pino Tile & Marble has gathered the finest examples of elegance in Natural Stone and Marble products. Natural Stone adds an element to your home, and its appearance, characteristics, and ease of maintenance makes it a natural choice for floors throughout your home.
Natural Stone is available in a array of colors, sizes, textures, and tone. Stone's durability and longevity make it ideal for many applications especially flooring. Stone flooring is not manufactured; they are cut and honed from large blocks of stone, which are mined from large stone quarries. Natural stones are obtained from all over the world, and include granite, travertine, marble, limestone and slate. One beautiful characteristic of natural stone is that there may be extreme variation in color and veining from tile to tile. This characteristic is common in many types of stone, and is part of the inherent beauty of using a natural product in your home.
To help you shop smart for natural stone flooring, here's a rundown on three popular stones: marble, limestone, and travertine.
| Marble Marble is crystallized limestone that comes in many different color variations and usually displays a veining pattern that adds to its uniqueness. Marble is a timeless addition to any home, bearing the signs and marks of history from thousands of years. Marble is more porous than granite, making it more susceptible to staining and therefore is more suitable for your foyers, bathrooms, fireplaces, studies or libraries. More Marble Selection |
| Limestone Limestone has a subtler look and is often offered in a "honed" or matte finish. Limestone is created by the accumulation of organic materials such as shells and coral. This stone will require preventative maintenance over time, as it is very porous. You should know that this stone should be sealed to protect the stone's natural beauty and performance. |
| Travertine Travertine is a unique looking stone due to the "fill process". In its original form, travertine has thousands of holes running through it. These holes are filled and then the stone is polished. The stone polishes to a high sheen and the fill areas remain dull offering you a unique and beautiful floor. You should know that this stone should be sealed to protect the stone's natural beauty and performance. |
| Granite Granite is a common and widely used type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. Granite usually have a medium to coarse grained texture. Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, therefore it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. It has been used since the days of the pyramids. Polished granite is a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities. |
