#stone tile

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Southern Interiors, 1988

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Raleigh Open Living Room

Large elegant open-concept living room with a stone fireplace, white walls, a beige floor, and no television in a formal setting.

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New Orleans Transitional Entry Entryway idea for a medium-sized transitional space with a granite floor, white walls, and a white front door.

[samconcepcion]

San Francisco Patio a sizable image of a transitional backyard kitchen patio with stamped concrete and a gazebo

[paulinecroze]

Modern Landscape Inspiration for a huge modern full sun backyard landscaping with a fire pit in spring.

[bettafinds]

Raleigh Open Living Room

Large elegant open-concept living room with a stone fireplace, white walls, a beige floor, and no television in a formal setting.

[minimalisation]

Brick Pavers - Contemporary Patio Ideas for a sizable, modern backyard brick patio renovation with a fire pit and no roof

[pyeparr]

Raleigh Open Living Room

Large elegant open-concept living room with a stone fireplace, white walls, a beige floor, and no television in a formal setting.

[annalibertas]

Raleigh Open Living Room

Large elegant open-concept living room with a stone fireplace, white walls, a beige floor, and no television in a formal setting.

[mosaicandtile]

Porous vs Non-Porous Natural Stones

Every natural stone is porous, and has uncountable small pores throughout their surface. This is a fundamental trait of natural stones. If your natural stone doesn’t seem to have pores, it is actually not a natural stone.

However, certain natural stones possess a distinct absence of pores. There are primarily two reasons. Firstly, it could be a natural stone-look tile. Secondly, the stone tile might have undergone a surface finish that effectively seals its pores.

This blog aims to elucidate the key differentiating factors porous and non-porous natural stone tiles:

Porous Stones –

Porous stones are completely natural. They are just sliced from natural stone block and haven’t gone through any surface treatment. Their surface is rough with slight up and down areas.

You should avoid using porous stone tiles in high-traffic areas, bathrooms, and kitchens, as they absorb water, dirt, and debris, and tend to stain and get damaged easily. Porous stones are also a reason for mold and bacteria growth.

Porous stones require more care post installation.

Floors with porous and unmaintained natural stones isn’t always a safe and hygienic place for your kids to play.

Non-Porous Stones –

Non-porous stone tiles have their pores sealed by a transparent yet strong surface finish.

With a smooth surface and no open pores, these tiles offer zero vulnerability to staining and chipping.

Non-porous natural stone tiles are super-easy to clean and maintain.

These stones don’t allow the presence of bacteria and mold on their surface.

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Kids Bathroom Boston

Example of a classic kids' gray tile and stone tile ceramic tile and gray floor doorless shower design with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

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Landscape Fire Pit Wichita Inspiration for a sizable, contemporary, fire-pit-equipped backyard in the spring.

[rockyintan]

Enclosed Kitchen Chicago With a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, a multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, black appliances, an island, and white countertops, this mid-sized urban galley has a medium tone wood floor, brown floor, and vaulted ceiling.

[foreverhisteddybear]

Example of a huge classic backyard stone patio kitchen design with a gazebo An enormous traditional backyard stone patio kitchen with a gazebo is an example.

[mazerimmer]

Rooftop - Modern Deck Mid-sized minimalist rooftop deck photo with no cover

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Bathroom - Powder Room

Inspiration for a dark wood floor, a brown floor, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite countertops, beige countertops, and a floating vanity in a powder room with beige tile and stone tile.