Take your measurements of the area to be tiled. Always purchase 10% more than needed.
Tile, water, stone, trowel, tape measure, pencils, thin set premixed (dry mix is an option, however, premix is recommended) and sponge. The suggestion is to precut corner tiles wet sponge area as you go.
It is a type of fossil stone and often has nicely preserved fossils.
Fossil Stone is a dense limestone filled with various organic matter.
It is a sedimentary rock with natural variation and mottling.
Fossil stone has the contrast of this matter and the limestone (main stone).
The limestone background makes for striking and beautiful contrast.
Shells, plants, animals and other organic matter that don’t decay, harden with minerals over time and become fossilized.
This process forms fossil stone which is the preserved remains of animals, plants and organisms from the past.
It is said that customers consider limestone pale however, it is versatile due to its neutral color.
Here at Stone Tile US we carry limestone in: Limra, Myra Beige, and Wooden Grey.
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Limra Limestone Tiles is one of the most preferred and used tiles for inside design.
Limra is one of the whitest natural stones on the market. It is uniform in grain and color.
The surface is very consistent, soft and warm to the touch. It has a thin grain and the background a very uniform. Limra Limestone Tiles can be finished in a variety of ways the most popular is polished and honed.
It is preferred for masonry, stone work, and outdoor walls.
The variation in color of the Limra tile consists of subtle brown dots on a light cream background.
It’s a soft material and the sizes we offer in Limra Polished Limestone Tile is 24×24.
Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles is a grayish marble with vein cuts that give the appearance of a wood finish.
There is a white background with gorgeous gray and black, in very subtle tones, making it very versatile.
We offer Wooden Gray Polished Limestone Tiles in 18×36.
Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles have a beige/cream color.
The surface has a mostly uniform surface with darker dashes and specs of caramel.
Anatolian Fiorito Deep Brushed Limestone Tiles are available to you from our website in two sizes 12×24, 18×36.
Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers.
Myra Beige Tumbled French Pattern Limestone Pavers for pool deck, patios and more!
6 PIECES OF SET (8X8, 8X16, 16X16, 16X24 1.25)
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There are other limestones on the market in various colors.
Limra Limestone has a super small seed like texture.
It is very porous and a sealer is to be applied before and after installation.
Champagne White Limra Limestone falls in the shade family of Cream, Ivory, and White.
Your 1st step in marble travertine Installation should be to seek the advice from licensed, insured professional.
The company you choose should have marble and travertine (natural stone) installation expertise
Always remember don’t to check their customer ratings it will guide you.
If possible a reference/referral from a friend or neighbor with a good experience can be so priceless.
Regardless of how you approach the project do your research.
The same applies if you want to do your own installation, below are general steps further research should be done before beginning the project and more detailed information needs be obtained before laying natural stone tiles.
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1. Always protect your lungs, hands and eyes as you install your marble tiles.
2. Use gloves, face mask and protective goggles.
3. Remove all tiles that are already installed.
4. Clean and dry floor before you start installation.
5. Use the longest level you can find and level the floor.
6. Sand bumps and fill holes with thin-set cement make sure it dries.
7. Lay a plywood if the floor is still not even.
8. Check for change in height, no more than ¼ inch or 6 mm with distance of 10 feet or 3 mm.
9. Use your finger nails to check for cracks or irregularities on the surface of the tile, If there is a crack don’t use it will break during the installation.
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10. Take measurements, layout on paper, decide on the pattern of layout and draw the pattern to scale.
11. Try not to cut tiles if possible leave full-sized, keep strips 2 inches (5 cm) wide and long.
12. Measure the center of the room and light mark with a pencil.
13. Do a dry-run by placing your tiles within the grid before actually laying them.
14. Add a layer of thin-set adhesive on the floor with a notched trowel.
15. Lay stone tile us marble tiles firmly in the thin-set adhesive.
16. Use spacers to position the marble tiles.
17. Use level to check the tiles.
18. Take measurements of any partial tiles needed
19. To fit in the edges along the walls or odd spaces, use a wet saw to cut the tiles and prevent cracking.
20. Leave tiles 24-48 hours to allow for complete drying completely.
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21. Seal the marble.
22. Use grout, or mortar, to fill in spaces between the tiles.
23. Use a moist sponge to dampen the spaces between the tiles.
24. Then fill spaces with cement.
25. Push it into the spaces to create a tight fight.
26. Clean any grout on top of the tiles as you go while still damp.
27. Squeegee is use to spread out the grout.
28. Wipe down the tile surface with a clean sponge
29. Let the grout to dry.
30. Then Seal the grout.
If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.
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Wayfair has a beautiful selection of area rugs that will personalize and accent your natural stone floor adding a layer of warmth and uniqueness to your space. Choosing a neutral color cream or taupe allows you the flexibility to use an accent rug with any floor pattern and incorporate it with most designs. Patterns on the rug can add a sense of style and movement without interfering with your color palette.
The Henderson Beige Area Rug by Alcott Hill gets great reviews from their customers:
“A great purchase and a great price”
“This rug is so comfortable and soft and just plain gorgeous”
“The main reason I love this rug is that it does not show dog hair”
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The suggestion is to purchase a rug based on the shape of your room and make sure your rug is not hidden by furniture.
Wayfair Area Rugs Home Decor
Wayfair has lots of rug options and wool or cotton is suggested for high traffic areas based on the durability of these materials. If you need help choosing an area rug take a look at Wayfair’s guide.
What exactly is tile flooring? It is a flat piece of hard clay, stone, or other material that is used for covering walls and floors. Floor is the part of a room on which you stand, area of ground below your feet. Tile is what you place on the floor of your home or business. At Stone Tile US we have great floor decor ideas!
Marble is a great option and cappuccino for flooring is especially inviting. There are blends of warm beige, there are also richer shades of light browns and cream. Your home will embrace you with the warm rich shades of brown, cream and beige when you enter. Just as comforting as a warm cup of cappuccino every time you step into a room. Feel free to take a look at our great selection of quality tile flooring.
Stone Tile Us natural stone is perfect for your flooring needs. We have shades ranging from warm beige to cool whites and everything between. There are also richer shades of light browns and pinks. Choose our marble, limestone, travertine and so much more for your floor, back splash, accents and paver needs. You’ll feel the warmth of a sunny summer day or the comfort of a candlelit romantic evening every time you step into your home. Get the best from the best. Feel free to take a look at our great selection of quality tile flooring.
Travertine Marble is a light-colored type of rock that is used especially in buildings. It comes from a stone quarry and is not mass produced!
As a natural stone travertine is tough the same is true with most other stones, it is very durable which makes it great for flooring.
Granite and travertine floor tiles are luxury building items and the cost reflects that.
It is a porous rough textured stone and if not sealed or polished travertine in the kitchen may not be the best idea. The advantage is unpolished travertine is great traction. Polished travertine flooring can be slippery, polishing completely changes the surface, feel and the look. When polished there’s a richer look and the colors pop, also polished travertine’s glossy finish reflects light from the room. The three grades of travertine are: Premium which has a small amount of filler, standard more filler and commercial has lots of filler.
Travertine Marble
Another interesting fact about travertine are the cut types which are: Vain with linear pattern, fleuri random, cross cut and sometimes circular.
Travertine is very strong and durable, great for indoor or outdoor use, and can increase the value of your property because of the quality. Strong enough for outside beautiful on the inside. There are cleaners made specifically for natural stones which should be used, abrasive cleaners are damaging.
You may use Stone Tile Us travertine marble on: patios, pools, decks, bathroom, kitchen and pools. Free travertine marble paver samples. Save money buying premium stone from our factory. We have a large variety of natural stones please see some examples of use.
