Shades of Stone

When it comes to the floors and walls, the use of natural stones and tiles are the best options. The modern day interior decorations are having the natural stones as a mandatory product for the rooms. The floor and the wall must be made of such stuff that reflects the light amply in the room. The natural stones are best for the purpose. There are many kinds of stones which are normally used. The granite, quartzite, basalt, limestone , sandstone and onyx are the mostly used. These stones are very hardy and durable. They last for a long time. The color options for the same are huge. On one hand there are the natural colors like red, yellow, green, black and white and there are the synthetic combos like the beige, lazuli and many more. The textures of the stones are variant and that again gives a good alternative for home decoration. One of the important facts about the stone tiles is that they are very cheap. They can be afforded by all and sundry. The shapes in which ...

Tiles are things that have become a necessity for the walls and floors today. Modern home making and interior decoration have been rummaged by many changes. Tiles and stone installations are in the style statement of the market today. The t iles  are very important substances that have a large range of options and alterations. The quality of the tile for the wall and the floor are different. The floor tiles are thicker in breadth. The wall tiles are comparatively thin. This is because the wall tiles have to endure lesser friction and wear and tear than the floor ones. The wall tiles are commonly made of stones like granite, marble, basalt and others. There are huge options for the wall tiles . There are many patterns and designs. The color selection option of the wall tile is extensive as well. The common colors for the wall are yellow, green, Crème, crimson, beige and whitish. The wall tiles are easy to set. They can be washed regularly. The wall tiles a...

Today there are many areas where the tiles are used commonly. The pavements, the outdoors of a home and the floors of domestic or industrial purposes are decked with the tiles. The tiles are set in the walls and the floors. These are long-lasting substances that can endure a lot of pain and wear and tear. There are many types of rocks and natural stones from which the tiles are made. They are Granite , Marble, Travertine, Porcelain, Slate, Limestone , Onyx, Ceramic, Quartzite, and Sandstone. The tiles are found in many shapes. Thus, they can be easily set in any place. The outdoor pavements are floored with stone tiles today. The patterns of the outdoor flooring are of many kinds too. There is the arabesque pattern, basket weave pattern amongst the many more. The mesh pattern is largely used for the pavements and sidewalks. The meshed paving shows a great beauty to the property. The mesh is generally made with the contrasting colors of the tiles. This increases the apparent b...

Marbles have been long used in flooring, backsplash and kitchen tops. Marbles being more than a century old, today hardly anyone uses them anymore.    Tile and marble both provide durable material for almost any need. Yet, today Marble are being replaced with tiles, especially Eramosa Porcelain Tiles. The tiles get its name from Canadian stone, used widely.  The  Eramosa  Porcelain Tiles are non-reflective tiles, best known for its marble-like lining.  Since it is non-polished tile, texture can be felt on the surface. To an untrained eye, it looks very similar to marble or other stones. Eramosa Porcelain Tiles are available in four glamorous colors.  White, grey, silver and beige. White, provides brighter and cooler environment.  It reflects most of the light, it is great for low light surroundings. It is best suited for indoor flooring and worktops. Grey, offers the darkest shade of Eramosa tiles. Grey will give the...

Travertine tiles are one of the most selling tiles today. This popularity is due to its durability and a wide range of colors and textures available. These tiles are equally used for industrial purposes as well. Many tiles are used in swimming pools and last longer than other tiles. With its simple and complex designs, Travertine tiles add life to any floor or wall. Ease of installation and no maintenance makes it the smartest choice of your home. It comes in more than 50 colors and textures. The surface is either polished or glazed or textured, according to the design. Such tiles can enhance look and feel of any environment. They are widely used indoors and outdoors, as worktops or Splashbacks. The best travertine tile is Noche Alpaca. Originated in Peru, then later brought to Europe, these tiles offer an elegant design and look to any rooms.  Noche alpaca comes in golden and light brown colors.  It's random patterns make your floor look more interestin...