Wondering What Type Of Stone Tile You Have?

Wondering What Type of Stone You Have?

 There are so many different types of natural stones. All the different varieties make it hard to decipher what kind of stone you may have, especially if you do not have any records about the flooring type you have.

 Yes, it is highly recommended to keep records of the stone you have, the name and the type. We know it may be hard to find that or remember if you just moved in or had the natural stone installed forever ago. Here are some helpful ways tofigure out what type of natural stone flooring you have.

• You could consult with a stone supplier, installer, or restoration company. Suppliers and Natural stone restoration companies come into contact with all sorts of stones daily; these two would be the best options for finding out what kind of stone you have.
• If you are more of the do it yourself type of person, here are some characteristics that may help you determine the type of stone tiles you have.

 
• Travertine: typically a cream color, white, beige or tan color, tends to have more pits or filled areas. Travertine comes in many different styles, as well. You have honed, polished, filled, unfilled, tumbled and more. There are different grades to travertine as well (you can tell this by how much pitting you find or filled spots). Travertine tends to be a more simple pattern and tends to not have a lot of graining or veins.
 
• Granite: comes in all sorts of colors and styles. With granites, the stone has a distinct crystal pattern or small flecks in it. It is a visibly granular rock typically having multiple different colors scattered throughout the stone.
 
• Limestone: is apart of the travertine family. This type of stone is usually gray but can be also be found in white, yellow, and brown. This type of stone is softer and can easily be scratched. It is best to hone or polish limestone to help make it denser.
 
• Marble: typically found on countertops and in showers. This stone is the most beautiful when it is polished to a high gloss like shine. It comes in many different colors and is more unique in the sense of the veining you find in marble.

• One way AriStone Cleaning and Restoration helps you determine what type of stone you have is simple. We ask you to send us photos and have our owner, Cody, look at them. From there, he can quickly and accurately determine the type of stone and typically how we can best help you restore it to its true natural beauty.

 These are three of the easiest and safest ways to determine the type of natural stone flooring you have. Stone tiles come in all shapes and sizes, colors and textures. All stone flooring gives you a different and unique look and needs to be taken care of properly. Knowing the type of stone (even if you don't know the style or the name) helps when calling a professional to come in and help with your natural stone cleaning and natural stone sealing.

 For more information or if you would like to send a photo to determine your type of stone, you can call or text 480-352-2987, or if email works better cody@travertinecleaningaz.com. You can also reference our website for more details and information on how to take care of and protect your natural stone tiles.

www.travertinecleaningaz.com

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