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Selecting Stones for Tile
Marbles, travertines, and limestone have been popular for centuries as building materials—and their popularity in tile applications dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Using modern cutting techniques and precision, the artisans at Maison Mosaics are able to draw out even more of the distinct beauty inherent in the natural stone palette.
Stone tiles are incomparably distinctive and elegant, featuring complex veining, mottling, and tones that create visual variety and guarantee that no two installations will look alike. They’re also versatile, suitable for a wide variety of applications, from floors to walls and kitchens to baths—always adding a distinctive, stately touch. Another advantage of stone tile is its durability; one need only look at ancient and historic buildings to see how the stone stands the test of time.
What Are the Best Finishes for Stone Tile?
After selecting a material, the second decision is which finish is appropriate for the stone tile you choose. In addition to visual and tactile impact, a choice of tile finish should incorporate the style and application of your design.
- Leathered Finish: Maison’s proprietary leathered finish provides a weathered, textured surface that also transforms the colors—and in darker marbles, it also creates a more dramatic contrast. This finish is particularly apt when you are looking for an aged effect or for floor surfaces that benefit from an additional grip.
- Polished Finish: When polished to a glossy finish, marble tile displays its full color and character. While polished marble is ideal for countertops and accent walls, it is not recommended for commercial floors or exterior projects.
- Honed Finish: Marble with a honed finish is satin smooth, without gloss. The result is an attractive, subtle finish that allows the beauty of the marble to come through without a high-gloss reflection. A honed finish is suitable for interior projects, including floors in residential or commercial properties.
For further inspiration, we also recommend visiting the Maison Instagram page, which is regularly updated with new custom designs.
Choosing the Right Custom Tile Materials
A stone tile project benefits from considering the overall environment in which it will be featured, because that will affect the stone type, color, pattern, and finish that fits best. While it’s ultimately a matter of personal taste, here are a few items to weigh when formulating your final style.
- Blends: Alternating colors or varying patterns within the tile field can add visual interest.
- Fabrics and patterns. Particularly in an existing room, the stone selection should purposely match, contrast with, or complement the fabrics and patterns.
- Lighting, textures, and textiles. Similar to fabrics and patterns, the overall atmosphere of the room will affect the visual element of the tile.
- Stone selection should be appropriate for the furniture, taking into consideration elements such as materials, colors, and design style.
- While any stone tile can complement a home with wood features, using marble can offer particularly interesting contrasts.
Maison Mosaics offers style assistance at any step of the stone tile process, from design and selection to the finished product. To make an appointment with one of the design experts at Maison Mosaics, contact us at [email protected] or 1-833-ART-TILE.
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