Many considerations are needed before a homeowner can enjoy the beauty and class of natural stone tile. One of the first things that will need to be decided is how the tile will be adhered to the wall. An adhesive will be needed to bond the tile to the surface area. This surface is area is referred to as the setting bed. An assortment of adhesives are available that are easy and convenient to use. The homeowner who spends time learning about the options and usages of different adhesives may ..  Read more

Published Thursday, December 30, 2010

Natural stone has been used as a building material for countless centuries. The prestige, beauty and class delivered by stone tiles are second to none. Ancient craftsman appreciated the characteristics of natural stone and used them in the making of many mosaic designs. Mosaic tile has been used since 8th century B.C. as a method for brining accent and ornamentation to architecture. Greeks craftsman perfected the art in 4th century B.C., creating a style that continues to be used throughout ..  Read more

Published Thursday, December 30, 2010

Many modern home designs make use of the beauty of natural stone to add an element of class to the design theme. The durability and elegance that natural stone delivers is unparalleled, and summons an intuitive nostalgia of ancient times. As a building material, marble, travertine, and limestone have been used extensively throughout history, creating some of the longest lasting monuments to human ingenuity available. Modern manufacturing processes make the beauty of stone more readily availa..  Read more

Published Thursday, January 06, 2011

The beauty and fortitude of Travertine has been appreciated for millennia, making it one of the most used natural stone materials in ancient and modern architecture. Many of the greatest civilizations in antiquity have used travertine tile in the creation of numerous renowned structures. The Coliseum in Rome, the world’s largest building, is built primarily form travertine. Also, the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Paris uses travertine exclusively in its construction. This long history and us..  Read more

Published Thursday, January 06, 2011