With today's infinite imitation stone products and the sheer amount of information on the web, it's easy to get confused when trying to compare marble tiles to ceramic tiles. The availability (and price) of natural stones such as marble, granite and slate is wide as they are mined around the world and imported into the United States Tile is composed of clay and inorganic materials that are dried and glazed. So when is it best to choose the real thing or settle for ceramics? Let's look at the facts.
Advantages of natural stone tiles
- The look and feel is unmatched by any other material
- No two boards are the same
- Durable and heat resistant
- lasting beauty
- Many shades and patterns available
- Can be repaired and patched
Disadvantages of Natural Stone Tile
- prone to scratches, chips and cracks
- Requires maintenance, including cleaning and regular sealing
- Professional installation required
- More expensive than most tile products
Advantages of tiles
- No professional installation required
- relatively cheap
- Durable and heat resistant
- low maintenance cost
- Many colors and sizes available
- Versatile
Disadvantages of tiles
- Uniform colors
- looks and feels unnatural
- Fragile and cracked
- Difficult to repair or resurface surfaces
If this article helped you decide that natural stone tiles are the best choice, we encourage you to visit China Marble Manufacturers to learn about the variety of natural stone granti slabs including marble, Brazil Granite Slab and slate. Tiles can be purchased online and shipped anywhere in the world. For questions about specific products, please contact us at 877-39-STONE. Finally, once you've purchased and waited for your brand new natural stone tile, don't forget to check out our page on proper stone care and maintenance.
