Marble Bathroom
Marble to use in my bathroom
What is the best marble to use in my bathroom?
Answer:
It is really a matter of choice and the look you want to achieve. These are questions to ask yourself when making your decision: Is it beautiful to you? Do you love it? Could you live with it for years? The best advice that I can ever give to anyone choosing marble is: Go with what you are drawn to from the beginning. ...
Granite in bathroom
GRANITE - Granites usually have a "spattered" or "swirled" grain and can contain many colors (minerals). Generally, granites have a polished finished and have a "busy" look, but to keep up with current trends, more manufacturers are producing honed (smooth & unpolished) and flamed (rough textured) surfaces. Granites may be purchased in slab and dimensional tile form and can be used in almost any bathroom. ...
Limestones in bathroom
LIMESTONES - There are many types of limestone available and vary to many degrees, depending upon where it comes from. Unpopular to belief, limestone is also a perfectly suitable stone to use in all areas of your bathroom. Most limestones have softer earth tone colors; may contain a "swirl" veining movement throughout; can contain fossils; or may have a light speckled grain. Limestones, just like granite or any other natural stone can stain, etch or get scratched, but again, you should not use natural stone if this will bother you. ...
Slate not for bathroom
SLATES - Slate used to be used mainly for chalkboard, billiard tables, science lab areas and roof tiles. However, in recent years it has become more popular for residential use in most applications, with the exception of fabricated bathroom counter tops. Slate tiles are generally rough in surface texture, with the exception of the tumbled version. ...
Marble bathroom
MARBLE - Most people are familiar with marble in many uses. From Greek statues to Roman bathrooms, marble has been used for centuries in just about every possible application, both interior and exterior. Marble has the same general properties of limestone and can stain, etch or scratch, but it only becomes more beautiful over time and use. ...
Travertine
TRAVERTINE - Travertine is marble, except it is filled with "holes." To understand what causes the holes, think of it this way. Wherever a river or stream was prior to the marble being quarried is where you will find travertine. Because of the holes, people can be scared off because travertine is generally thought to be more porous and not suitable for residential use. ...