By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-12-07 13:21:28 | Word Count: 664
Limestone tile is becoming a popular floor medium because of its durability and low maintenance qualities. It’s becoming very stylish as time goes on, and may be the perfect solution for your flooring project.
Benefits
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* Limestone is extremely durable. It won’t chip or crack if something is dropped on it. When properly sealed, it won’t stain when things like wine or dark juices are spilled on it. When installed properly, limestone can literally last a lifetime.
* Limestone is very low maintenance. It doesn’t require any deep cleaning or special stain removers like carpet. A broom can easily catch loose crumbs, while a mop and mild cleaner will take care of the rest.
* Limestone is much more hypoallergenic than carpet. It doesn’t trap allergens, or hold onto bacteria. For people who are prone to illness or allergies, limestone is the perfect option.
* Unlike carpet and hard wood, limestone can be used indoors or out. This provides a seamless, cohesive look from your driveway, through your home and out to your deck in the back yard.
* Limestone is a natural product that’s considered eco-friendly. It doesn’t require anything to produce it, as it comes from the Earth. It’s an excellent “green” option.
* Limestone comes in a huge variety of colors and textures to suit all tastes and functional needs.
Drawbacks
* Limestone should be installed by a professional. If it’s not done properly, it can be ruined rather quickly. It’s a heavy material that can be difficult to handle. It also needs to be sealed properly, to avoid stains and damage from cleaners or acidic products. If these procedures aren’t followed, the tiles can be easily ruined and need replacement far before they normally would.
* Limestone is a bit pricier than carpet or other flooring options. However, when properly installed it will last significantly longer.
* Limestone can feel cold and hard underfoot. Sometimes going from carpet to limestone can be a particularly rough transition. However, it’s nothing that an area rug wouldn’t solve. Some places are even offering floor heating systems to eliminate this problem. The system is installed under the tiles and works by funneling warm water beneath the tiles to provide you with a constantly warm temperature of around 80 degrees underfoot.
* Depending on what type of limestone you select, the texture of it can be very slippery when wet. Use particular caution when installing limestone in water prone areas, like the bathroom or pool deck. Finding a stone with a lot of texture will solve this problem before it starts.
So, now that you’ve decided limestone is the way to go, where can you get it? There are a number of retailers that offer natural lime stone, but sometimes buying from an online wholesaler is the most affordable option.
Companies like Stoneline Group offer only the finest natural stone imported from Turkey. They ship anywhere in the world, and require no minimum order for the southern states.
Visit www.stonelinegroup.com today to view their gallery of projects, get ideas, and start your own home’s renovations today!
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