Installing Natural Stone Tiles

Natural stone tile installation is the most delicate of all tiles to install.  And they require special handling. Natural stone tiles come in different shapes and sizes; some have a high gloss finish and other have a matte finish.  Some of the faces of the tiles are smooth, some have a texture feel to them while others have a rough, uneven surface to them.  But all require preventive maintenance.

Most of the natural stone tiles have not been sealed properly. Not adding the proper sealer can cause the tiles to dim, wear away and lose luster. Some natural stone tiles will require high grade oil-base sealer and as much as three coats before installation. Most of the times you will have to apply a sealer before you apply grout otherwise the color of the grout wail stains the natural stone tiles.

There are different thin-set mortars to install natural stone tiles and each different type of tiles may require a different installation procedure. All natural stone tiles are porous, so all require a sealer. Some of the natural stone tiles are granite, limestone, marble, sandstone and travertine.  Before you purchase natural sone tiles, you should know who your tile installer will be.  You need a tile install specialist who has experience, knowledge and know-how to install tiles. After all natural stone tiles are not cheap and you want to install them once in a lifetime. So, make sure you know your install or call me Nick the Tile Man at 917-865-8693. We will promote your project into a work of art!