 Before purchasing any tile or stone product, you must understand that
stone is created by nature and has natural variations. No two pieces
are alike. It will come with variations of colors and characteristics that
are outside of human control. Please understand that natural stone can be
damaged by normal use. Different stones have different levels of damage
resistance, therefore all natural stone must have some measure of care and
maintenance.
ALL NATURAL STONE ARE AVAILABLE IN TILES.
Granite is a igneous rock formed from volcanic lava that has cooled
and hardened. With the exception of diamonds, it is the hardest of stones
and can only be cut with a diamond blade. Because of it's density, it can be used anywhere in your
home. Most people use it for kitchen counter tops, but that is just
the beginning. It can be used on your floors, showers, tubs, etc.
Johnnie's Tile & Marble now has new finishes and edging options.
We can brush or hone your granite. It gives you a completely different look than
what you
normally see from polished granite. Or, if you think that a granite slab may not
fit into your budget, we offer granite tiles that cost about a third
less than slab. We even have trim available for some of our granite
tiles.
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is formed as sediment collects at the
bottom of the ocean and is compressed over hundreds of years. Most
limestone are characterized by their uniform color appearance with embedded
fossils and seashells. Limestone is typically available in a honed or
matte finish (smooth but not reflective). Limestone is an elegant
alternative to marble, without the formal appearance.
 Travertine
is formed the same way as limestone. The difference
being, gas bubbles are trapped during the creation of Travertine,
therefore holes are formed. These holes are usually filled by the
manufacturer before the stone is sold with an epoxy filler in a similar
color as the stone. Travertine may also be purchased as honed or unfilled
if you prefer. If you purchase the tiles unfilled, the holes will be filled with
your grout during installation.
Marble is a metamorphic rock that began as limestone, but was heated and
cooled, compressed and released, to form a stone, characterized by its
multiple colors and veins. Marble has been used for centuries in
Europe for tiles, countertops, carved columns, and statues. It is most often
sold with a polished finish, but can easily be antiqued with a tumbled or
brushed finish.
Slate is a sedimentary rock that forms in flaking layers; which, create the
natural cleft surfaces that characterize the stone. This clefting
limits slate to being sold as tiles. Larger Slate pieces
result in too much breakage. The clefted surfaces dictate that
manufacturers will NOT be able to achieve uniform tile thickness, therefore
the installation requires a medium mud bed. Slate is an excellent
flooring material for mudrooms, kitchens, sunrooms, and foyers. It's rustic
appearance and tremendous color variation helps to hide dirt and stains.
Johnnie's Tile & Marble has
slate available in many forms including tiles, mosaics, decoratives, and much more. |
