Stone flooring brings a natural feel to any space it's installed in. Whether it be marble, travertine, or granite, polished stone evokes a unique sensation of the intersection between the natural world and the modern home.
Being a natural product, much like hardwood flooring, stone tile flooring brings to bear some of the benefits and drawbacks of a natural product. Particularly, you may not get the complete symmetry and color consistency of a more man-made product. Stone floors can also be particularly slippery when wet. Some are sandblasted in order to promote more traction across their surface.
There are many different stone types to choose from. Granite is a particular favorite for countertops, with it's lustrous black appearance and white flecks. It also makes for great accents in other stone floors, such as travertine. Some stone is harder and more durable than others, so this should be taken into consideration when choosing a stone type for a given area of the home or other installation location.
A stone floor also has the benefit of concealment: natural stone, due to its non-uniform appearance, can conceal stains and scratches more easily than consistent, man-made floors such as porcelain and ceramic.
For these reasons and more, stone is a versatile classic that can easily be used in a variety of modern applications.
