TILE

Ceramic tile is fabricated by using natural clay, sand and water. These elements are then molded to specified shape and baked in kiln to remove moisture, creating an ideal flooring product. Ceramic tile is gaining popularity among builders and home owner because of its endless building potentials. Ceramic comes in a vast variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures mimicking the elegant appearance of natural stone or wood. Enhance your home today with our limitless selection of designs and layouts of versatile ceramic flooring.

Porcelain tile is a modern type of ceramic tile; it is manufactured using ultra fine porcelain clay and fired in kilns at much higher temperatures then typical ceramic tile. This intriguing process makes the porcelain tile less porous and super dense making it an ideal product to for both indoor and outdoor installation. Porcelain tile is extremely durable; it is praised for its incredible resistance to moister, stain, fire, odor, and fading. Above all it is environmentally friendly and cost effective.

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs for example the Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Not only is travertine quarried here in the US, there are also numerous quarries all over the world especially Turkey, Italy, and Peru. Travertine fibrous appearance and comes in white, tan, cream, rusty, red, and even violet color variety. Travertine tile finish can come in your taste: honed, polished, leathered or even tumbled depending on what statement you would like to express. This quiet natural beauty brings a sense of luxury to your home along with warmth and serenity.

Everyone loves marble for its natural delicacy, attractive veining and stunning color options. Marble is derived from limestone and is metamorphosed forming an exclusive crystalline structure. The unique beauty and opulence will add that desired elegance to your home. Although porous and gentle, marble has been used for centuries, and to this day it is considered one of the most luxurious stones. The timeless beauty of the artistic design and colors will always be a symbol of sophistication.

Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below the earth’s surface granite is composed mostly of quartz and feldspar with a hint of mica and minerals. This felsic intrusive igneous rock is known for its admirable durability, the only stone harder than granite is the diamond. Resistant to moister, heat, stain, and scratch; granite became one of the most popular stones for home improvement projects. With thousands of colors to choose from and an endless design of veining patterns you are certain to find a piece that grasps your glance.

Slate is considered the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock derived from the original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash. Slate is a heavy duty product, waterproof and stain resistant popular in both indoor and outdoor installations lasting for hundreds of years. Colors range from rusty earth tones, to modern shades of gray making it an excellent option for either traditional or contemporary designs. As a natural resource, it offers many environmental benefits.

Used for domestic construction since prehistoric time, sandstone this day is one of the most remarkable building materials. Dense and cohesive, sandstone does not alter in density or hardness over time like some types of limestone. It is highly resistant to acid rain, atmospheric poisons and even chemicals. The smooth flow of the vibrant colored veining or the shimmering sparkles in the sunlight will add that desired flake to your outdoor kitchen. Sandstone is not slippery when wet; however the drops of water actually enhance the color tones of this intriguing stone.

The distinctive flecks and unique patterns make limestone a desired selection. Versatile and appealing limestone made its way from historical artifacts to present day penthouses and even mountain cottages. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of the mineral calcite which comes from marine organisms. Deep below the earth’s surface underneath the sea floor, the decomposition of deceased marine animals is absorbed. Over thousands of years and with intense levels of pressure, limestone deposits are formed. This amusing stone is quite durable and in comparison to many other stone, it is conveniently low maintenance.

Extreme heat and ultimate pressure to tectonic compression of orogenic belts converts sandstone into a quartzite. Even though granite is known to be the second hardest stone in the world, recent studies have proved quartzite to be harder than granite. This exceptional stone has the shades and shimmer of the sandstone, along with endurance and luxuries of granite. Quartzite is environmentally friendly and can be installed almost anywhere – kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor patios, pools, and even water features.

Dating back to the Second Dynasty of Egypt, onyx was used to create pottery, jewelry, and hard stone carvings. Onyx is formed of bands of chalcedony in alternating colors. It is cryptocrystalline, consisting of fine intergrowths of silica minerals quartz and manganite. Onyx is known for its natural bands of colors swimming vividly through the admirable translucency of the stone. Onyx is truly a stunning premium surface material, it is certain to add a touch of exquisite opulence to any room.