A Guide to Tile and Stone
Need help deciding which type of tile or stone to use for your project? Check out this quick guide.
This beautiful sedimentary stone is the result of seashells and sea creature bones settling on the ocean floor. The calcium in the bones & shells combines with the sea's carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate. When adequate pressure and heat are applied, limestone will crystallize and turn into marble. Limestone is most commonly used in tile for flooring and other purposes, although it is frequently seen in countertops and various bathroom surfaces.
Our quality, natural quartz surfaces combine the charm of natural stone with supreme material strength. These surfaces are highly durable, low maintenance, and versatile. Quartz is a non-porous surface, providing a 99.9% bacteria-free and sanitary environment with easy cleaning. It is suitable for kitchen countertops, table tops, bathroom vanities, and more.
Granite is an excellent choice for Kitchen & Bathroom countertops.
Granite is tough! Easy to care for & inherently beautiful. Granite is the industry standard in today's housing market. Instantly raising your home's value, while still being affordable.
Granite will not stain, needs minimal care (seal once a year) & withstands high levels of heat.
Being extremely durable, it will last a lifetime.
Today there are literally 1000's of Granite colors & several finishes to choose from ensuring you'll find a style that's exactly what you have been dreaming of.
Quartz
Quartz is an engineered (man-made) stone. Made of crushed particles of stone fused with plastic resins.
Pros of using quartz over granite are that it is more uniform in color & appearance, non-porous & very low maintenance, which means you never have to seal it.
Cons include it's not as indestructible, not heat resistant & it can discolor over time with sun exposure.
Still a good choice for durability, uniform appearance, stain resistance & those wanting no maintenance.