Collin's Tile and Stone

Natural stone is used in many areas of a home. The most popular place being in the kitchen, and then in the bathroom. Natural stone consists of granite, marble, limestone and travertine. Another type of stone is quartz which is an engineered stone.

Quartz is the most durable of all stones, with granite following right behind it. As an engineered stone, Quartz mimics stone. It has many benifits and is used mainly as a countertop. It is stain resistant and comes in many colors.

The next most durable stone is granite, which is the number one natural stone consumers buy and want. It is a very popular stone that holds up to heavy use. It comes in a variety of finishes including leather, mat, and polish. The cons of this application is it will come in a variety of colors due to its natural state.

Marble has gone down in popularity among consumers due to the durability of granite. Marble comes in a wide range of colors and is a very beautiful stone. The cons of this stone is that is scratches very easily.

Limestone is a seabed formation and is great for exterior surfaces. Because of its formation seashells or reminets of sea creatures can be found as engravings on the stone. This stone withstands heat, but is easily sliced and scatched.

The last natural stone is travertine. This is a stone that is popular for kitchen flooring and has little holes and dents in it that adds some character and if you dont mind the dirt that gets in the holes, it is a beautiful tile.

Natural stone can be purchased at a tile and stone company. If you live in the West Texas area Collin's Tile and Stone can help you find anything your looking for and will give you information if your unsure of what is best for your home.