How to Select the Right Natural Stone

There are various type of Natural stones availablefor Cladding and garden/pathway flooring. Interior
in INDIA. Main categories are: GRANITE, MARBLE,walls in Natural, polished, sandblasted n brushed
TRAVERTINE, SLATE, QUARTZITE,finish. It absorbs water very fast and it can take
SANDSTONE AND LIMESTONE.heavy hot and cold temperatures. Outside floors
We should choose the stone depending upon theare recommended in Natural finish only. These are
area environment (Look of the area) and itsavailable in Tiles, Natural small slabs and medium
usage.size Gangsaw cut slabs.
SLATE STONE: These are the softest stone andLIMESTONE: Harder then Sandstone, used as
can be pealed out with any regular pressure.sandstone but it is more brittle. The flooring
These are recommended for wall cladding and lowinterior is recommended in Polished/Honed finish
activity floors with proper sealing. Slate stones areand exterior in Natural finish. Cladding can be of
available in Natural, Tumbled and polished finish, butNatural, polished or honed finish. Due to the
the beauty of this stone is more visible in onlysmoothness of this stone, these are very much
Natural finish. These are available in Tile and smallrecommended in Natural Steps, Benches, Garden
slab size.Table tops etc. These are available in Tiles and
QUARTZITE STONE: These are harder then slate,small slab sizes.
due to quartz particles in it and are mostly usedMARBLE: Marble is a type of Limestone, it is
for interior cladding and flooring. Used also forbasically more smooth in Natural and give an
Table tops. Quartzite Stone are available inattracting antique look to the floor, wall or any
Natural, Tumbled, Polished and Brushed Antiquetop. Polished and Brushed Antique finish is available.
finish. Natural, polished and Brushed all these typesThese the available in tiles and Gangsaw size slabs.
have there different look and pull out the beautySome of the Marble like Rainforest Green n
escaped in the depth of stone. Sizes available areRainforest brown have a classic brushed antique
Tile and small slab size.finish.
TRAVERTINE STONE: It is a soft stone andGRANITE: Very Hard stone, Used in interior n
mostly used to give an antique look to the wall. Itexteriors. These are available in Tiles, small and
look antique in the natural finish and mostlygangsaw slabs. These have varies finishes, like,
available in tile size.Honed, Polished, Brushed, leather and flammed.
SANDSTONE: It is a soft stone and mostlyThese are recommended based on the area of
advised to use outside the building in Natural finishuse.