Natural granite floors
The interiors, which are dominated by natural materials, look stylish and respectable. Natural wood and stone finishes never get boring. She admires the unique textures and subtle tonal transitions of colors and shades.
Features and benefits of natural stone floors
Each natural stone has its own " character»
Natural stone floors are appropriate in any interior – whether it is the luxury of a palace setting or the laconic lines of minimalism. They are perfectly combined with materials such as wood, forged metal, decorative glass. In the interiors of modern stylistic orientation, designers often use furniture and other elements made of polymer materials, which look very impressive against the background of slabs of natural granite or marble.
Natural stone attracts not only with its beauty and variety of textures, but also with its high operational qualities. Stone floors are resistant to abrasion and other mechanical damage. And if the polished surface of the plates will eventually appear scuffed, they can be easily re-sanded and restore the original mirror shine.
Granite. Granular rock, which in its strength and hardness exceeds almost all types of natural finishing stone. It has high frost resistance and low water permeability. Granite can be used both for finishing floors in rooms, and for laying on open areas (terraces, unglazed verandas). The color scheme of this stone is very extensive – it is a variety of shades of gray, red and black tones.
Different rocks differ in hardness, strength, abrasion resistance, and other indicators. Therefore, when choosing a suitable type of finishing for floors, you need to take into account not only the style and color of the interior, but also the purpose of the room and the features of its operation.
First of all, it is an incredible strength, thanks to which it will not be chipped or cracked after many years. Secondly, they are very easy to care for. They are easy to wash, they do not leave any stains from dirt, and dust almost does not accumulate on them. If you are a practical person who does not have enough time to bother with cleaning, then the decision to put a granite floor is very reasonable.
Of the disadvantages of granite, only a small radiation background can be called, which is present in some types of this stone. This stone is used for laying the floor in non-residential premises. It is widely used in commercial construction: in shopping centers, hypermarkets, cinemas and many other large chains.