Why You Should Invest in a Limestone Tile Floor

When it comes to flooring, there are many options available on the market. Everything from slate, wood, ceramic, marble, linoleum, granite and even, the increasingly popular limestone. While there are so many options available on the market, many people are turning more and more to limestone for many reasons. Unlike many manmade flooring materials, natural stone products like limestone have a significantly longer lifespan, they are always much more beautiful to look at, and they retain their value in the home better than most other materials. Limestone has been used for centuries in homes, but only recently has it gained increased popularity and desirability. The main reason for this increase in popularity is the reduction in prices and the benefits of the material becoming more obvious and shared among homeowners. If you are considering investing in a beautiful limestone tile floor, learn much more about this incredible product.

 

 

Limestone, like many natural stone products, has a great timeless, rugged and rustic appearance. It compliments most décor, whether modern or more traditional in nature. The other benefit of this timeless beauty is how it delivers a treat for the senses. Limestone tile floors feel good on the bare foot, they sound good when you walk on them, and they offer an oddly refreshing and ‘soft' feel to the touch.

 

 

The best use for a limestone floor is in a lesser trafficked area of the home – such as a sunroom, living room, or dining room. The reason for this is that limestone does require some additional maintenance to keep it looking its best. With a sealant applied on top, it will last significantly longer. Alas, it is not best for the kitchen, bathroom or entry to the home for the simple fact that it is a slightly softer stone product and these high-traffic areas are prone to having a variety of odd spills that may be acidic or caustic and can damage the surface.

 

 

The maintenance requirements on a limestone floor are minimal but important. One of the most important things to maintaining the beauty of the floor is to seal it every couple of years to prevent seeping of liquids into it. In terms of cleaning, you should use plain warm water, or if you want to use a cleaning solution, you should seek a specially designed pH neutral floor cleaning liquid for limestone. Strongly acidic cleaning agents or bleaches will damage, stain and discolour the surface and throughout the stone, which will become a long-term issue.

 

Overall, despite the increases in maintenance, the beauty of a limestone tile floor is unmatched for most living room areas and other applications in the home. It really does offer timeless elegance and with proper maintenance can last for many decades. The investment in a limestone floor, if properly maintained will retain its value well into the future. Limestone is a great product you should definitely consider for your next flooring renovation.