FAQ
Shiny Malvina Group LTD is professional supply natural stone and artificial stone products to the world wide. Following is about some FAQ in stone uesing in home and projects,
1. Q. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT FINISHES FOR STONE?
A. There are many finishes and options available. Here are the most widely used:
Polished A high gloss surface.
Honed Smooth with squared edges and without a polished surface.
Tumbled Lightly tumbled to achieve rounded edges and a surface that is not as smooth as honed.
Antique Tumbled Medium tumble edges and surface to achieve a slight rustic look.
Cobbled or Distressed Heavily tumbled edges and surface to achieve an aged or ancient look.
Brushed Acid washed and wire brushed for a smooth textured surface.
Flamed Blow torched for a rough textured surface.
2. Q. DOESN'T STONE STAIN? I DON'T WANT STAINS!
A. YES. All natural stone can stain and etch (a dull spot in a polished or honed surface), including granite tile. Sealers DO NOT prevent staining as they are a moisture barrier only, yet they will help to give you a small amount of time to wipe up spills. It is nearly impossible to prevent staining or etching, but serious stains can be almost completely removed and any etching can be resurfaced if either is truly bothersome to you.
3. Q. IS STONE MORE DIFFICULT OR COSTLY TO INSTALL THAN CERAMIC TILE?
A. On the whole, it is not more difficult to install.
There are exceptions of course such as the difficulties with thickness gauges, which takes more time in planning the layout and whether a complex pattern is being used. As for cost it is generally not more expensive except for time spent on laying out patterns and the thickness gauging again, at least for the tile contractors I have worked on projects with. The setting supplies and procedures are the same, but stone is heavier to work with. I suggest talking it over with your installer and also taking the time to look at previous jobs he or she has installed if possible. I will be giving tips on selecting a tile contractor/installer in my next article.
4. Q. CAN A STONE DESIGN IS USED OR MIXED WITH OTHER KINDS OF MATERIALS?
A. Absolutely! The possibilities are endless. You can incorporate stone with ceramic, porcelain, glass, and terracottaanything you can think of, even mixing different types of stones together.
5. Q. WHAT SIZE OF STONE TILE SHOULD I USE FOR MY PROJECT?
A. It depends upon the project itself and the area size. Something to keep in mind is that if the area to be tiled is small, it is better to use a bigger size tile, if you want the area to appear larger. It is not uncommon to believe that if you have a small perimeter of floor that you should use a 4", 6", or 12" tile, which is not necessary. When doing so, it will make the area feel small and you will have more grout joints.
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