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Sandstone tiles are created from sedimentary rocks. They are composed from quartz, silt, feldspar, clays, and silicate cements. Sandstone tiles have a minimal dreamy patterns and beautiful waves that create a warm and earthy feeling. Sandstone tiles are soft and relatively porous; they don’t respond very well to wear and may scratch and stain easily especially when installed outside.

Limestone tiles are created from sedimentary rocks. Just like marble, they are composed from calcium carbonate in the form of mineral calcite. Most limestones are formed in shallow marine water; therefore, you can sometimes see shells, coral, algae and fossilized creatures in its pattern. Limestone tiles are durable flooring material, but like marble they are prone to scratching and etching from acidic products in general, hence they should be avoided in kitchens. Otherwise, they work well in any other places where acidity is not a concern indoors or outdoors

Travertine tiles are made from limestones formed by hot water that bubbles through limestones. Travertine, limestones and marble share the same performance characteristic and maintenance instructions, all three might etch, scratch or damage from acids and strong cleaners. While travertine tiles are ideal for most indoor applications like showers, bathrooms, hallways, living areas, and laundry rooms, they should be avoided in kitchens. Tumbled travertine tiles are a very popular choice for outdoor application, the sandy, creamy and fibrous look of tumbled travertine tiles blends well with garden and pool environment, and due to its durability and non-skid properties, it makes a perfect choice for sidewalks and driveways paving.

Quartzite tiles are created by heating and applying high pressure to limestones creating a much harder material that can be used for all your flooring and wall decoration needs. The finished product sparkles with tiny crystals giving it a shiny luxurious look that people turn to. Quartzite slabs and tiles don’t require maintenance like marble, less busy than granite and are much harder than limestone, travertine, granite and marble. The material is durable and suitable for high traffic areas and possess incredible heat, acidity and scratch resistance abilities making quantize in general a favorite choice for most indoor or outdoor applications including but not limited to kitchens, showers, countertops, fireplace and patios.

Granite is an igneous rock; naturally formed when magma, molten rocks, cools slowly and exposed to natural pressure creating large crystals of granite. This superior natural stone is known for its incredible performance and durability, it won’t scratch, or etch. Stains are not an issue for darker colors or light colors when sealed properly. It’s available in variety of colors and patterns that can be used to create a luxurious and elegant feel for any flooring, decoration or countertop application indoor or outdoor.

Slate is a metamorphic rock with fine grains formed by layering and compressing shale, a sedimentary rock, and mudstone using horizontal force and low heat causing the clay mineral to alter into micas. Additionally, slate might contain quartz, calcite, hematite and pyrite. Slate tiles are beautiful and come in a variety of colors and shades. However, the hardness and durability of slate wall and flooring tiles varies, some are very hard and possess chemical damage, scratch and chip resistance abilities while some are just the opposite. It’s always a good idea to test the slate you intend to purchase prior to buying depending on the performance and durability you desire to achieve.

Onyx stone, calcareous stone, is made of calcite, which is the same mineral that makes up limestone, travertine and marble. While most natural stones are forged deep within the earth’s crust, onyx on the other hand is born right on the surface of spring water, caves or other openings of bedrocks. The minerals in springs running water or in caves dripping water build a crust of calcite crystals and over time more minerals settle out creating a variety of onyx stones that we use in most flooring, decoration and countertop applications. Onyx mesmerizing tiles and countertops are gorgeous artistic beauty that will absolutely help you add a beautiful and alluring atmosphere anywhere they are installed in your home.