When you think about it, deciding to install a stone floor for your home immediately opens up a world of different choices. You can choose from granite, slate, sandstone or marble knowing that you'll not only have a great decorative backdrop that will suit any home decor scheme, but your floor cleaning problems will also be a thing of the past.
The natural beauty of stone is brought to life by polishing. When a mastercraftsman from a stone polishing company has done his job, granite comes alive with speckles of colourful light, sandstone reveals its creamy grain and marble is revealed in all its crystalline beauty. Whilst these are things of beauty in themselves, as a flooring choice they will match any colour scheme and blend beautifully in contemporary homes or grand homes with an historical past.
Let's take a look at some of the benefits of installing a stone floor in your home.
- Flexibility. As we have already described above, stone flooring can be used in a variety of applications and with the colour choices available, they will match any decor plans you may have. The coolness of the stone floor can make a hot day tolerable even without air-conditioning. Similarly, by installing a heated floor, stone can retain the heat providing you with a cosy warmth on even the coldest of evenings.
- Durability. Once the stone floor has been laid you can rest assured it will never have to be replaced during your lifetime! Any stone floor can withstand the rigours of everyday life with ease and even after many years of faithful service still retain a solid natural comfort. Of course, there is always the possibility that you may wish to spruce up your floor, and you can do just this with a quick polish.
- Value for money. Once installed, stone flooring adds value to any property and as the price of stone increases over the years, so the value of your house improves as well. Although the cost of installation may be higher than that of more traditional floor coverings, your investment will be repaid many times over.
- Easy to clean. A stone floor's hard surface makes it a breeze to clean with a simple vacuum or sponging. Spillages are easily wiped up and if you have a stain resistant surface applied, you will have no more worries from spilt wine or milk! Another benefit is that you will avoid the harmful build-up of dust that can contribute to asthma and other allergic reactions within your family.
Stone like marble and granite have been the choice of sculptors for thousands of years. This is testimony to the natural beauty these stones bring to our culture, and now we have them available to us to enhance the beauty of our homes. Their unique patterns make every installation different and will inspire you to reflect their sophistication and beauty through your decor choices.
With a comparatively low-cost life cycle and their ability to make light of floor cleaning problems, choosing stone flooring makes more sense than ever.
By:Phil p Dermody
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