If you are in the market for a stone floor, there are some different types that you may not be aware of as well as some different types of finishes for the flooring. The first stone is Limestone; limestone has many different colors, from white, cream, beige, gray, deep blue, green and black. Limestone is like a sponge it tends absorb water so if you choose this method make sure you use a sealer. Marble is a classic stone look. Marble is a tough stone and it is actually a crystallized version of limestone. Marble is naturally white in color but it can be colored and veins can be added for character. Marble is always coated with a gloss so it stands out more.
Another stone is called Travertine, like marble this is also in the limestone family and it is normally available in neural shades of beiges and soft browns. It actually is a great stone for kitchens and hallways. Granite is one of the hardest stone materials out there. It comes in black, graphite gray as well as red, green, brown and white. It is perfect for kitchens or dens.
Slate is a dense stone but it is finely grained. Slate can be any color, green, gray and strange reds, blues and purples. Some of the finishes that are used on stone floors are Riven, Polished, Honed, Flamed, Brushed, Satino, Tumbled, Sandblasted, Sablino and Bush Hammered.
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