stone tiles

 Slate (And other stone tiles)

If you want to make your kitchen elegant, then go with something in the stone tile family. You may be surprised to find out that not all stone tiles are expensive. Different surface textures are available, ranging from shiny and polished (which is quite slippery when wet) to dull (not nearly as slippery but not as good looking, either). Prices for all these types of stone flooring vary widely depending on what part of the country you’re in, so you’ll need to check in your area to see how much you need to spend to buy such a floor. The biggest drawback with any stone floor is that its useful lifetime will outlast your decorating tastes. Additionally, they’re higher maintenance than ceramic tile. Even so, here’s a closer look at the types of stone tile that just may be the thing that trips your floor trigger.

Choosing tile- Ceramic versus stone

Ceramic and stone tiles are used in many of today’s upscale kitchens. They offer many design options in tile size, color, shape, texture, and pattern- all elements that factor into selecting a floor tile. You can pick tile that will give you a look ranging from traditional to modern. But ceramic and stone tiles differ in some ways that you should know about if you’re considering a tile floor.