Today there are many different types of flooring materials you can use for your kitchen floor. There is bamboo, ceramic tiles, glass tiles, laminated boards, rubber mats or tiles, vinyl tiles, vitrified tiles, and wood boards, not to mention the various stone tiles or slabs. Narrowing down your choice can be a difficult exercise, but [...]

Sandstone has been in use since ancient times in the construction of cathedrals, homes, and temples. It is still in use today in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. This is because it is considered one of the most durable construction materials, being resistant to weathering. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from compacted sand aggregates [...]

Arguably, natural stones are the most elegant of all available flooring options. This is because they come in a myriad of designs, colors, and textures; they can be cut in large slabs, tile-sized versions, or even in irregular shapes; and, perhaps, most important, they have a natural look and feel. On top of these, when [...]

If you have ever had any doubts about the durability of travertine, you only need to look at the Colosseum in Rome. It was constructed almost two thousand years ago with over 100,000 cubic meters of travertine assembled without mortar. Instead, the stones were clamped together with iron braces, and have withstood centuries of exposure [...]

Granite is a beautiful stone that can add a touch of class to any kitchen where it is installed. Like any other flooring material, however, it needs to be cleaned and taken care of if you want it to maintain its beauty and elegance. Granite is actually easy to clean, and it may even be [...]

Slate is often considered one of the better choices for a kitchen floor because it is sturdy, able to withstand constant foot traffic; is easy to clean and maintain, requiring only a good sweeping and perhaps mopping; has a non-slip surface, making it safe for mom to walk on and the kids to run on; [...]

Unquestionably, marble is a beautiful material that is suited for buildings and works of art. The stone comes in hundreds of colors, with some having solid hues while others are streaked with veins or dotted with flecks. In addition to its beauty, marble is also a durable material having been subjected to intense heat and [...]

Kitchens are busy places and that is why it is important that only strong and sturdy materials should be used in its construction, particularly their floors. These attributes, of course, are not enough. Nobody wants to work (or eat, chat, hang out, and relax) in a kitchen that looks dull and dreary. It is, therefore, [...]

Geologists describe granite as an intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. In layman’s terms, this means that granite is a hard and tough stone with an extremely low porosity making it virtually impervious to water. It also resists weathering due to temperature changes and erosion caused by caustic chemicals. Apart from this, granite comes in different colors [...]

Of the many options available to enhance the floor of your kitchen, perhaps the most natural are wood and stone. In terms of durability, however, stone beats wood hands down. Although both require sealants to protect them from moisture and stains, maintaining stone is easier. Thus, if you want to bring a touch of nature [...]