Natural Stone
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Sculpt Your Space with Stone: Witness the Raw Elegance of Natural Stone
At Innovative Kitchen and Flooring, we recognize the allure of a sophisticated and enduring home environment. Your living space is a reflection of your style and personality, a sanctuary where memories are made and cherished. That's why we are proud to present our exquisite collection of natural stone products, offering unparalleled elegance and longevity to your home.
Unearth Your Inspiration: Browse Our Stunning Natural Stone Tiles
Natural stone is a versatile and timeless choice, enriching your space with a harmonious blend of textures and colors. Let's delve into the enchanting realm of natural stone, where each option exudes its unique charm and functional benefits:
Granite
Appearance: Granite is a durable and versatile natural stone known for its speckled appearance and rich, deep colors. It can feature intricate patterns and veining that add a touch of elegance to any space.
Benefits: Granite is highly resistant to scratches, heat, and stains, making it an ideal choice for kitchen countertops and high-traffic areas. Its durability ensures long-lasting beauty and functionality in your home.
Limestone
Appearance: Limestone offers a soft, natural look with subtle earthy tones and delicate patterns. It exudes a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in any room.
Benefits: Limestone is a versatile material that can be used for flooring, walls, and countertops. While it may require more maintenance than some other stones, its unique appearance and charm make it a popular choice for those seeking a rustic or classic aesthetic.
Marble
Appearance: Marble is a luxurious and timeless natural stone with a smooth, polished surface and distinctive veining patterns. It comes in a variety of colors, from classic white to dramatic black, adding a touch of sophistication to any space.
Benefits: Marble is prized for its elegance and beauty, making it a popular choice for high-end countertops, flooring, and decorative accents. While it may require more care to maintain its pristine appearance, the luxurious look of marble is unmatched.
Slate
Appearance: Slate is a durable and versatile natural stone with a rustic, earthy appearance. It typically comes in shades of gray, black, green, or rust, and features a unique textured surface that adds character to any room.
Benefits: Slate is highly resistant to water, making it an excellent choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor spaces. Its natural slip-resistant properties and rugged aesthetic make it a practical and stylish option for flooring and wall cladding.
Travertine
Appearance: Travertine is a type of limestone characterized by its porous surface and unique, earthy colors. It often features natural pits and voids that give it a distinctive, textured look reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture.
Benefits: Travertine is a versatile stone that can be used for flooring, walls, and countertops. Its natural variations in color and texture create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any space. While it may require regular sealing and maintenance, the timeless beauty of travertine makes it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Natural Stone Finishes and Their Best Uses
Each finish offers unique aesthetic and functional characteristics, allowing for versatile applications in various design settings. Choosing the right finish depends on the desired look, maintenance requirements, and the specific use of the natural stone in your project.
Honed
Honed natural stone has a smooth, matte finish achieved by grinding the surface to a consistent level. This finish retains the stone’s natural color and texture while providing a soft, velvety feel.
Best Uses:
- Countertops: Honed finishes are ideal for kitchen countertops as they are less reflective than polished surfaces, making scratches and etches less noticeable.
- Flooring: Suitable for interior flooring, especially in areas where a more subtle, understated look is desired.
Polished
Polished natural stone features a glossy, reflective surface achieved by grinding and buffing the stone until it reaches a high shine. This finish enhances the stone’s color and veining, creating a luxurious appearance.
Best Uses:
- Countertops: Polished finishes are popular for kitchen countertops due to their elegant look and smooth texture.
- Decorative Items: Ideal for sculptures, decorative items, and accent pieces where a high-end, glossy finish is desired.
Textured
Textured natural stone has a rough or uneven surface that adds depth and character to the stone. This finish can vary from slightly rough to heavily textured, depending on the desired aesthetic.
Best Uses:
- Wall Cladding: Textured finishes are commonly used for wall cladding to create visual interest and a tactile element in interior spaces.
- Fireplaces: Ideal for cladding fireplaces to add a rustic or contemporary touch, depending on the stone type and texture.
We Stock Premier Natural Stone from Top Brands
Granite Collection by American Olean
Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. And just where do you find quartz, feldspar, and mica? Deep in the earth’s crust, of course. It’s there where granite crystallizes under extreme pressure. So much pressure, in fact, that it’s nearly as hard as a diamond. Like a diamond, granite is prized for its beauty. Its variety of striking colors and distinctive structural characteristics make any home unique.
Natural Stone Slab - Soapstone by Daltile
A favorite surface for hundreds of years, soapstone is an excellent natural stone countertop. Easy care coupled with simple, marble-like veining makes soapstone a lasting choice for kitchen and bath design. These beautiful slabs come in 20 or 30-millimeter thickness, as well as polished or honed.
Haven Point by Marazzi
With white and gray color tones, linear veining, rectangles, and planks, Haven Point™ translates the most distinctive design trends of today into an exquisite natural stone product. Featuring two marbles and two limestones, Haven Point delivers a captivating mix of color movement and finishes. Contemporary mosaics further distinguish this line and include hexagons, modern stacked stone, leaf, and chevron shapes.
Basalt Blue by MSI Stone
Basalt Blue Slate tiles offer a captivating blend of deep blue hues with subtle gray undertones. Crafted from natural stone, this collection adds a touch of luxury to walls, backsplashes, and floors in residential spaces. Available in a variety of mosaic tile sizes, Basalt Blue Slate lets you create a stunning statement indoors. MSI also offers it in a range of paver sizes for outdoor use.
Tips for Keeping Your Natural Stone Looking Impeccable
Our team is happy to help you choose the right natural stone. Give us a call or stop by one of our showrooms.
Call (717) 263-2611Frederick showroom: (301) 882-8636
Sealing and Protecting
Natural stone is porous and can absorb water and other substances, leading to staining and discoloration. Seal your stone surfaces with a high-quality sealer suitable for your specific stone type to protect it from damage and make cleaning easier. Consult with a professional to determine the best sealer for your stone.
Addressing Stains and Discoloration
If you notice stains or discoloration on your natural stone, act promptly to prevent further damage. Use a gentle cleaning solution made from mild detergent and water for most stains. For stubborn stains, consider using a poultice or a specialized stone cleaner. Always test cleaning products on a small, inconspicuous area before applying them to the entire surface.
Inspecting and Repairing Mortar Joints
The mortar joints between your natural stone play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and appearance of the installation. Regularly inspect the mortar for signs of wear and tear, such as cracks or deterioration, and address any issues promptly by repointing or repairing the damaged areas.
Preventing and Treating Biological Growth
Moss, algae, and lichen can grow on natural stone surfaces, particularly in damp or shaded areas. These growths can detract from the stone’s appearance and cause damage over time. To prevent biological growth, ensure proper drainage and ventilation around your stone and remove any debris that could hold moisture. If you notice moss, algae, or lichen, treat the area with a gentle biocide specifically designed for natural stone surfaces.
Discover the Allure of Natural Stone at Our Chambersburg Showroom
When you want to upgrade or enhance your home,
trust Innovative Kitchen and Flooring.
Conveniently located in Chambersburg, PA, our showroom welcomes residents from surrounding areas like Shippensburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, Gettysburg, Carlisle, PA, Hagerstown, and Frederick, MD. Step into our showroom and explore the captivating world of natural stone, where each surface exudes enduring beauty and unmatched durability. From the regal charm of marble to the rugged charm of slate, our collection offers a symphony of textures and colors to add vivacity to your living space.
Trust our experts to guide you in selecting the perfect natural stone for your home, ensuring a fit that complements your style and budget. Visit our Chambersburg showroom today or fill out our Request an Estimate form to unlock the timeless beauty of natural stone in your home.
Prefer to talk? Call our Chambersburg showroom at (717) 263-2611 (PA) or our Frederick showroom at (301) 882-8636 (MD).