Natural Stone Countertops

Natural Stone Countertops

                                                        Natural Stone Countertops

Lime stone is another great counter top option. 

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.

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)

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.

Floor Installation

Floor Installation 

Floor Installation 

Seek the advice from licensed, insured professional.

The company you choose should have natural stone installation expertise

Always remember don’t to check their customer ratings it will guide you.

If possible get referrals a friend or neighbor with 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.

Floor Tile Installation Project

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.

Floor Installation 

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.

Floor Installation 

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.

Pool Coping vs Stair Treads

Are one and the same with measurement of 1.25″ or 2″ thick.

Stair Treads are usually sold as pool coping, one side is bull nosed for a rounded edge and that makes it perfect for

pool edges, or any other project where such a finish is needed.

Stair treads and pool coping in natural stone comes with the convenience of high quality and easy installation.

They have a tumbled surface, and this makes them ideal for any area where a safe smooth edge is needed.

Square corners may not always be appropriate or safe especially in the pool area.

Rounded sides, act as an exposed edge and protector.

We offer pool copings/stair treads in marble and travertine sizes:

4×9, 6×12, 12×12, 12×24, 16×24

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Tile Designs offer endless design possibilities, kitchen, bathroom tubs you can create accent walls, frame windows, create the illusion of a head board for your bed and even create murals! Shower floor is no exception to that rule the limit is up to you and possibilities are endless.

We have shades ranging from warm beige to cool whites. There are also richer shades of light browns and pinks.

Choose marble, limestone, or travertine with an option for polished or tumbled surfaces for your designing needs.

Shower Floor Tile

Shower Floor Tile