Interest in all the Natural Stone continues to escalate,
e.g. marble, granite and sandstone. This family of natural
materials requires thorough understanding, laying by a professional
tiler and an adequate care and maintenance program. Having said
that, it is no exaggeration to say that ceramic tile
manufacturers worldwide have become passionate about replicating the look
of Natural Stone. There are ceramic tiles that look like timber,
slate, marble, granite and in some cases the effect is so realistic
you have to bend down and actually feel the material.
That's interesting, because no matter which way you look at it,
nobody really spends a lot of time feeling carpet or vinyl, but tile,
in whatever form, invites consumers to touch it - as if that will
impart a better understanding of its aesthetic possibilities or true potential.
Natural stone is perfect for bathroom vanity tops.
Natural Stone cannot be truly imitated. No two pieces
are really the same and it's important to recognise that one must
exhibit as much care in material selection at the installation stage as
at the point of purchase.
Once again cleaning and maintenance is a key issue, but in
spite of potential difficulties, the Natural Stone
family offers magnificent potential for creation of a floor or wall finish
that will remain durable and aesthetically pleasing for a lifetime.
