Natural Stone for the Bathroom

Natural stone remains at a high level as a premier building material because it reflects unique character, stability, and grandeur. Variations in natural stone’s broad range of color, pattern, and texture are visually interesting and impossible to replicate. And, because it comes from the earth, from eco-friendly compositions, it is a natural choice.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor  located in Atlanta and Florida,  we give you some tips to include the natural stone to your bathroom:

1. A beautiful stone makes the bathroom feel elegant and natural at the same time. 

2. Natural stone in the shower is largely about appearance. It looks great in your shower or shower/tub, or as a tub surround. But if your primary concern in your shower is water permeability and maintenance, then look to acrylic or ceramic tiles.

3. Fake Natural Stone as an Option: Many tile manufacturers offer a porcelain or ceramic product that looks amazingly like real stone. From a distance, these rock-looking porcelain tiles can pass as natural stone. 

One problem is that fake stone's texture looks nothing like that of real stone, especially for highly textured materials like slate.

4. Natural Stone Maintenance: Most any natural stone can be made to work in a shower, as long as it is properly sealed. Unsealed stone allows for water infiltration. Use a microfiber cloth to dust granite surfaces. For everyday cleaning, just wipe the stone surfaces with water. Use a pH-neutral cleaner for weekly cleanings.

5. The best natural stone tile for a bathroom: The main concern with using stone in bathrooms is moisture. Even though the stone is conceived under extremely high temperatures and pressure within the Earth, it is prone to being affected by moisture, either direct or indirect. Though slate produces a dark, gloomy feeling within showers, it works well in the bathroom on the floor or walls. Marble is another popular wall tile material.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida can help you renovate or create the best stone wall for your bathroom. All our designs are made to customers exact requirements so each stone wall is individual to your taste, style and the dimensions of your bathroom. 

For more information in Atlanta or Florida call us: (678) 628-9987

Please visit us: www.southatlanticmasonry.com