“You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials, you build houses and palaces. That is construction. Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you touch my heart, you do me good, I am happy and I say: `This is beautiful.’ That is architecture. Art enters in.” – Le Corbusier
The famous architect Le Corbusier here describes the beauty of natural stone and how it can be transformed into a beautiful piece of architecture. Natural stones like marble and travertine have beautiful patterns that also make them a perfect flooring material. Today we will talk more about how natural stones enhance the interiors of our houses.
Qualities of Natural Stone
As we mentioned earlier, natural stones like marble and travertine have beautiful patterns. These patterns are formed due to natural processes like a metamorphosis. Various minerals are deposited at a spot for over several years that finally result in beautiful stones. These stones have other qualities too apart from just beauty. Those qualities include:
- Marble
- It is a beautiful stone with naturally formed patterns
- Every stone or slab of marble has a different pattern
- It is the most preferred flooring material for hot regions
- It can be found in more than one color (white and pink)
- It is durable
- It can resist shattering
- It reflects light
- Travertine
- Looks elegant when laid on the floor
- Provides an aesthetic and natural look to the floor
- Follows a neutral color palette
- It has multiple applications
- It can be surface-finished in many ways
- It is strong and durable
All of these qualities make these stones perfect for floors. However, they too have disadvantages. Since marble and travertine are natural stones, they have porous surfaces. These pores allow dirt and grime to penetrate and damage the stone. Therefore, to have flawless marble and travertine floors, you need to seal them.
For this, you can hire our experts from Bizalion Floors. We serve in several parts of Texas including Dallas and Fort Worth. Our services include natural stone restoration, cleaning, sealing, etc.
Contact our team today to get an estimate!