| ABOUT STONE FLOOR TILES AND STONE PAVERS
What are the different types of stones? There are various types of stones that are used for flooring and decorative purposes. The most well known ones are Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Sandstone, Granite, Basalt and Slate. Why choose Natural Stone? Natural Stone flooring is beautiful and will add a stunning feature to any home. Stone is the only material that improves with age, it lasts a lifetime and its natural variation adds character. It is hard wearing, very practical and gains its own patina over time. It is worth investing in natural stone as it lasts for years and will enhance the value of your home. Where do stones come from?
Mountains are the largest source of natural stone. Riverbeds and sea are also the sources of natural stone.
Is one stone better than other? What is the best stone?
Each type of natural stone has unique characteristics that make them harder, softer or shinier. Depending on your application, there are some design preferences of some type over another.
Are some country's stones better than others? There is a general misconception that some countries produce better stones than others. Natural stones come from the nature itself, they are raw materials for tiles and slabs. The manufacturing processes will bring out the beauty of the natural stone. Stone Heaven's manufacturers have state of the art manufacturing facilities capable of producing high quality natural stone products. What are the benefits of a natural stone floor? Natural stone flooring comes in many styles and can suit both a traditional and contemporary setting. It is a very adaptable material that is at home in a country cottage as well as an urban townhouse or apartment. Ideal for hallways, kitchens, dining rooms, conservatories and bathrooms and increasingly being used in living areas and bedrooms.
Stone goes well with other natural materials such as wood and works particularly well with underfloor heating. Natural stone flooring is unique as every tile is a one off and this look cannot be recreated by man-made material. Fossils, shells and crystal veins are all marks of authenticity. Is stone flooring more expensive than other types of flooring? It is worth investing in a natural stone floor, as they last much longer than carpet, timber floors or laminate. The price of Natural Stone flooring from Stone Heaven can be very similar to that of solid wood flooring. Natural Stone flooring from Stone Heaven is very cost effective in the long run because of the longevity of the material. Once laid, it will be there to be enjoyed for many years. Why are some stone tiles more expensive than others? The price of the stone depends on several factors, including where the stone comes from, how unique the source or colour is, and how hard it is to cut and make into tiles. The more expensive stones tend to be very rare or have special characteristics. Stone Heaven holds a huge amount of stock from our own quarries and from selective quarries around the world. As Stone Heaven buys in bulk, we are able to pass savings onto the customer and offer very good value prices. Are more expensive stones better? Not exactly. The price of natural stone depends on the capacity of its quarry and its production volume. The higher the production, the less expensive the price is. On the other hand, some of the world's best stones are less expensive due to their enormous reserves. Will a natural stone floor add value to my house? Yes, many estate agents agree that investing in a beautiful and long lasting natural stone tile will reflect in the asking price of your property. | 
