Mosaics and Tile

Natural stones are among the most popular materials for building floors, walls, counters, accents, and backsplashes. This blog lists down 4 rock solid reasons why people love natural stones – Durability – In most cases, natural stones are a one-time investment. You invest in it once, and it becomes a permanent thing. Natural stone is that. It lasts long, really long. It never gets damaged on its own. Strength – Natural stones are the perfect material for your flooring - no matter if you have a low-traffic, medium traffic, or high-traffic indoor or outdoor space. If installed correctly on a solid subfloor, natural stones can be used for building pavements and driveways too. Low & Easy Maintenance – Cleaning and maintenance of natural stone floors and walls do not cost you a fortune. Cleaning is also a breeze. You can clean and maintain your natural stone surfaces by yourself as well. For cleaning and upkeep, you do not have to follow a lost list of dos and don’ts. Ju...

Driveways must be built involving rock-solid materials, so that they can withhold the load and weight of heavy vehicles. How about using rocks for driveway? Rocks are a brilliant choice of material for driveways and outdoor areas with moderate to heavy traffic. The reason? They are naturally strong, rock-solid, and highly durable. They can take the load of your vehicle(s) without getting damaged in process. This blog lists down some of the greatest advantages of natural stone driveways – Countless Color Choices – When it comes to colors, shades, and variations, there is no match of natural stones. They are available in a sea of options. From white, cream, and beige to red, tan, and rust to black, gray, blue, and green, and even to gold and silver – natural stone are present in almost any color/shade you name. You just have to decide on the stone color that appeals to you most. For this, you might have to visit multiple tile suppliers or websites to find stones in your prefe...

Stone is the most popular flooring material in the world. There are dozens of varieties available to choose from when you are looking for stone tiles and slabs. These include: marble, travertine, granite, slate, quartzite, and onyx. All these natural stones come in a diversity of colors, shades, patterns, and sizes. This large amalgamation often confuses homeowners. They often feel baffled over which stone would be the right selection for their flooring. This blog gives you a few tips on how to choose the right stone for your flooring – Color – When you want to create a beautiful ambiance, attractive and contrasting colors will always be a consideration. You will need to understand the nature or exposure of natural light in the space while deciding on the color of your stone flooring. Do read the psychology of colors before selecting the color. Design or Layout – The selection of the right floor tile also depends on the design of your space. You can choose waving patter...

Technically, every natural stone is porous. There are innumerable tiny pores on natural stone tiles. It is a natural characteristic of natural stones. But, then, there are natural stones available that have no pores at all. Why is that so? There could be two reasons behind that. First, it is a natural stone look tile. And second, there is a surface finish applied to the stone tile that is blocking its pores. In this blog, we will understand the basic differences between porous and non-porous natural stone tiles – Porous – It is completely natural. These tiles are just cut from rock blocks (and sometimes, honed) to have an even surface. Porous stone tiles should not be used in heavy traffic areas and in bathrooms and kitchens. The pores can trap dust and debris, and become a reason for mold and milder growth. Porous stones are highly prone to staining and damages. Non-Porous – Non-porous stone tiles have their pores block by a strong surface finish. It has a smooth surfa...