Here are just a few of the benefits of choosing natural stone for your shower:
Aesthetic Appeal: Natural stone offers unmatched beauty and durability. And no two slabs are alike. This gives your shower a truly one-of-a-kind look. The organic patterns, veining, and color variations in stone create a sense of depth and richness that manufactured materials can’t replicate.
Durability & Longevity: Stone has been used in construction for thousands of years for good reason. When properly sealed and maintained, natural stone showers can last the lifetime of a home. It resists cracking under normal use and holds up well to the daily temperature changes and moisture of a shower environment.
Choose From A Wide Variety to suit different styles and budgets:
- Marble – elegant and luminous, ideal for a high-end spa feel
- Travertine – warm, earthy tones with a naturally textured surface
- Slate – rugged and dramatic, great for a more contemporary or rustic look
- Granite – extremely hard and dense, highly resistant to moisture
- Quartzite – beautiful like marble but harder and more durable
Natural Thermal Properties: Stone retains and radiates warmth. This makes a shower feel more comfortable and spa-like. And when radiant heat is used beneath the shower, even more so.
Eco-Friendly: Stone is a natural material, so it doesn’t need synthetic manufacturing processes. And its longevity means less frequent replacement, which reduces long-term material waste.
Timeless Style: Natural stone has enduring appeal. It works with classic, transitional, and modern design. So it rarely feels out of place as styles evolve.
Keep in mind that maintenance will help preserve natural stone’s beauty and function. It will require professional cleaning and resealing to prevent moisture penetration and staining. Proper installation with the right substrate and grout is also important.
This Mongolian slate shower, pictured below, looks in bad shape; however, if you get a Natural Stone professional to clean and reseal it, it will look brand new. That’s the beauty of a natural stone!
The Timeless Floor Company team is here to keep your natural stone looking new → Get in touch, call (805) 644-3346 or email us today!