Different Types of Natural Tile and Applications for Flooring Option

Posted by Soren on 1/13/2019
Different Types of Natural Tile and Applications for Flooring Option

Tiles are always a better flooring option for any residential or commercial property but all have specific application which you need to know before flooring your properties. Like Travertine tile is better for kitchen and bathroom flooring due to its rough surface, Again Porcelain tiles are best for swimming pool etc.

So before going to purchase tiles you first need to define your purpose and then choose tiles which shoot your purpose. We as a long runner on this track always guide our customer to choose a better tiles as per his/her requirement. Here I am sharing list of tiles and its functionality order by.

 8 Types of Natural Tiles and It's Application

Marble Tile

Marble tiles is an ideal choice for room flooring of any residential and commercial property. Marble Tile is known for its elegance and beauty. Marble tiles feature include high durability, hardness, easy of cleaning, sleek shine and elegance. It's no wonder marble is considered the King of the natural stones. Marble flooring brings luxury to any homes interior. Different types of Marble tile give an extra option to choose for flooring option.

Application of Marble Tiles

  • Interior flooring (living rooms, lobbies)
  • Bathroom walls and countertops
  • Decorative walls and backsplashes
  • Fireplace surrounds

Travertine Tile

Travertine tile is the best for in kitchens, ceilings and outdoors flooring work because its surface is rough compare to other tile so it is less chance to slipping on it. Again Travertine is very simple to clean so designer always choose Travertine compare to Marble tile for Kitchen and outdoor flooring work. Travertine is a visibly porous, pocked surface which gives it a truly distinctive texture.

Travertine tile Application

  • Bathroom walls and shower areas
  • Flooring (indoor and outdoor)
  • Kitchen backsplashes
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Courtyards and patios
  • Garden pathways
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Pool decks and poolside areas

Slate Tile

Slate Tile is slip-resistant in nature compare to other tiles even when wet or greasy. It is an ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms and around the pool. It is durable and available in multi-color option like blue/grey, green, red, orange, or brown. Slate tile is also affordable in price.

Application of Slate Tiles

  • Outdoor patios and walkways
  • Garden paths and landscaping
  • Roofing tiles
  • Bathroom floors and walls
  • Kitchen backsplashes
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Living room and hallway flooring
  • Accent and feature walls
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Shower areas and wet zones

Granite Tile

Granite is a premium quality of stone and it is popular flooring choice due to its overall resiliency, strength, and durability. Its natural strength acid, stain, and scratch resistant property makes it the builder’s favorite.Granite tile mostly used for Kitchen or high traffic area. Granite is a type of igneous rock that is very dense and hard.

Application of Granite Tiles

  • Kitchen countertops
  • Flooring (living rooms, hallways, commercial spaces)
  • Bathroom walls and vanity tops
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Staircases and risers
  • Outdoor patios and walkways
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Pillars and columns
  • Window sills and door frames
  • Reception desks and lobby areas

Limestone Tile

Limestone tile is an ideal choice for kitchen and bathroom floors. Limestone tiles are one of the best cheaper alternatives of Granite which come in an array of colours and finishes, in contrary of what many people think. limestone tile is an extremely alluring, well rounded and affordable natural stone flooring materials available for homeowners.

Application of Limestone Tile

  • Flooring (living rooms, bedrooms, hallways)
  • Bathroom walls and vanity tops
  • Kitchen backsplashes
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Outdoor patios
  • Garden pathways 
  • Staircases and steps
  • Facades and building exteriors
  • Poolside areas

Porcelain tiles

Porcelain tiles are durable and high resistant capacity so it is the primary choice for swimming pool flooring. Because of higher density Porcelain tiles are heavier in weight and more costly compare to other tiles. You may use this tile for bathroom also.

Application for Porcelain Tiles

  • Residential and commercial flooring
  • Bathroom walls and shower areas
  • Kitchen backsplashes and countertops
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Outdoor patios and balconies
  • Staircases 
  • Swimming pool surrounds
  • High-traffic public spaces (airports, malls, hospitals)

Onyx Tile

Onyx tile is an ideal decorative option for Kitchen, Bathroom and even for Bedroom. It is softer than other natural stone tile so it is not good for outdoor flooring option. It is always used for indoor flooring application.Due to semi-transparent or translucent characteristics it gives extraordinary look.

Application of Onyx Tiles

  • Bathroom vanities and walls
  • Decorative wall panels
  • Countertops (light-use areas)
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Reception desks and luxury interiors
  • Shower surrounds (with proper sealing)

Quartzite Tiles

Quartzite tile is a type of natural stone tile made from quartzite, a hard and durable metamorphic rock that originally formed from sandstone. Through intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth, sandstone transforms into quartzite, gaining a dense structure and crystalline appearance.

Application of Quartzite Tiles

  • Flooring (indoor and outdoor)
  • Kitchen countertops
  • Bathroom walls and shower areas
  • Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
  • Pool surrounds and patios
  • Fireplace surrounds
  • Staircases and risers
  • Garden pathways and landscaping
  • Commercial lobbies and high-traffic areas


Conclusion

Few silent features of all natural tiles are not easy to describe in word so visit or store and call MarbleWarehose.com and know the feature of all natural stone or buy natural stone from our Store.

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