Stone, marble, granite and tile floors

If you want to choose between stone, marble, granite and tile for your floors, then you might want to know the properties of each and the relative advantages. Stone floors are not quite the same as stone tiles, and tiles are very distinct from stone floors.
 
 
Stone and stone tiles - the difference

Stone tiles are made from a real stone aggregate suspended in a polymer binder, while stone is just that - stone. 

Stone and tiles - the difference

Tiles are made from slabs of clay and go through a firing process. Tiles are of two types - glazed and unglazed. 
Properties of marble, granite and other stone floors

Marble floors - One of the most beautiful of stones, marble reflects fine taste and exudes elegance. Marble is also relatively more porous than granite and some marble floors can be easily stained by several liquids. Polished marble is also very slippery when wet. 

Granite floors - Available in a very wide array of shades. Granite floors are beautiful when properly installed and cared for. Granite is extremely stain resistant.

Professional installers recommend neutral pH breathable sealers for both marble and granite.

Other stones used commonly for flooring are slate, limestone and travertine. 

Flooring tiles should have a stain-proof, non-skid surface. Some stones are very slippery when wet. The slipperiness of a stone is what determines its suitability for use as a flooring material.

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