Mosaics and Tile

  Confused between stone veneer and concrete or porcelain veneer? Both are popular materials for giving walls a stone finish. However, stone veneers are better due to their unique look and advantages. What Is Stone Veneer? Veneer is a thin layer of stone which is used for decorating walls in indoor and outdoor tile projects. Since they are thin, they should not be used as a replacement for natural stone tiles. You can and should use them only for decorating your walls and other vertical features. Here are some of the cool advantages of natural stone veneer – Natural – Natural stone veneers are made from real natural stones. You can get them in many looks depending on your design preference. It’s just they are not natural stone tiles. They are not as strong as natural stone tiles, but they are stronger than the veneers of other materials available in the market. Maintenance Free – While natural stone tiles require care and maintenance, natural stone veneers do not really

Pavers are stones or tiles that you can use for creating pavement or outdoor flooring. They are typically an outdoor material; but sometimes they are also used for indoor installations. Travertine is the most popular stone for laying pavement. That’s because of its hardness and strength. There are several factors that make travertine a great choice for pavement, as – Not Slippery – Unlike marble, travertine pavers do not become slippery – not even when they are wet. They are safe to walk upon. And that’s the biggest advantage of this natural stone. You can use travertine stone pavers for your pool deck too. Highly Durable – Although there are pores and holes on travertine surface, it still is a durable material. It does not crack and damage, if not abused on purpose. In fact, it can last a lifetime if proper care is ensured. Affordable – Travertine is an affordable natural stone. When you compare its price with other natural stones as marble, onyx, granite, and slate, it

  Marble is the most popular natural stone in the world. It is among the most expensive flooring materials too. When you go for marble, you give your home a luxury and valuable feature. Apart from that, installing marble floors, walls, fireplaces, and counters increases the substance, charm, and monetary value of your home. Marble Stone-Look Porcelain – Marble look porcelain tiles are an affordable option. These are clay-made porcelain tiles that look exactly like marble stone. The advanced printing technology makes it possible to imitate different looks and patterns of real marble stone. So, when you use marble look porcelain tile and install it correctly, you give your home marble like finish and some added features, as – Water-Resistance – While authentic marble has porous surface, marble-effect porcelain is a non-porous material. Porcelain does not absorb water, dirt, and fluids and provides high level of water resistance even in your bathroom, kitchen, and outdoors.

Gloss tiles are those popular shiny tiles that have a glass-like reflective finish. Their super smooth and shin surface is designed to brighten up your indoor ambiance. They are the queen of illusion. They make your small rooms appear larger with their mirror-like reflect. So, if you use gloss or glossy tiles in your kitchen, you can expect these things to happen in your kitchen – Bigger Space – Not exactly bigger. You will have a space that feels bigger than its actual size. If you have a small kitchen, then this is right type of tile to use on your walls and backsplash. This will create an illusion of more space. Less Power Consumption – Since it is shiny and reflective, your kitchen will tend to require fewer electric lights and bulbs. This will potentially reduce the annual power consumption in your kitchen, and with that your power bills too. Bright Ambiance – The shine and reflect of these tiles will make your kitchen shine up on their own. There will be more ligh