Can I use honed slate for a floor?
tgorse | January 31, 2010
Honed slate can be used for a flooring material, but it’s not
recommended for high-traffic areas, because it scratches easily. It’s
more appropriate for vertical surfaces.
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What is Marble?
tgorse | January 16, 2010
Marble is a recrystallized limestone that formed when the limestone
softened from heat and pressure, and recrystallized into marble. The
main consistency is calcium and dolomite. Wide range of colors and
usually heavily veined. Hardness rates from 3 to 4 on the MOH Scale.
TYPICAL USES
Used for vertical surfaces, vanities, and flooring. Used in
residential and commercial applications. Available in [...]
What is Limestone?
tgorse | January 12, 2010
A sedimentary rock formed from calcareous remains of plants and
animals or precipitated from solution. It is natural calcium
carbonate (CaCO3) and will yield lime when heated. Does not show much
graining or crystalline structure. It has a smooth granular surface.
Varies in hardness. Some dense limestones can be polished. Color
tones are typically neutral.
TYPICAL USES
Used for flooring, walls, [...]
6-What is sandstone?
tgorse | January 9, 2010
A porous, durable sedimentary rock composed of cemented sand-sized
grains, predominantly quartz. Usually formed in light brown or red
colors. Categorized by the most popular sandstone bonding agents such
as silica, calcium, clay, and iron oxide.
TYPICAL USES
Used for flooring, countertops, showers, and vertical surfaces.
Suitable for interior or exterior use, both residentially and
commercially. Available in various sizes.
What is Slate?
tgorse | January 5, 2010
A fine-grained metamorphic rock formed from shale by regional
metamorphism. It is harder, more lustrous than shale and when split,
yields approximately plane surfaces.
TYPICAL USES
Used for countertops, flooring, showers, and vertical surfaces.
Suitable for interior or exterior use, both residentially and
commercially. Available in various sizes, including slab.