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Natural Stone Verses Other Surfaces
For many years we have used man made products for certain surfaces in our homes. Our countertops have long been made
using vinyl or ceramic tiles. Our flooring has been linoleum, hard wood, carpet, or vinyl. We have often used ceramic tiles on
our bathroom floors. Natural stone has been used for centuries for all these things too, but it has only begun to become very
There are differences in man made materials compared to natural stone surfaces. Many people believe the misconception that
the man made materials are easier to take care of. That is not necessarily true. Many of the same rules that apply to the
cleaning and care of natural stone surfaces apply to man made products too.
When natural stone is installed either on a floor, wall, countertop, or any other place, it does need to be sealed about every
five years. This is to prevent stains and bacteria as well, from penetrating into the stone. While bacteria will not penetrate into
man made surfaces, they can be just as contaminated and stained if not cared for correctly.
It is true that it is not recommended to clean stone with harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach, cleaning most man made
surfaces with bleach will cause them to have a yellowish tint over time. So there is not that much difference. A milder cleaner is
best for both types of surfaces.
As far as what you sit on surfaces, they are practically the same too. Sitting a hot pot directly onto a natural stone or ceramic
tile surface can cause it to crack in a lot of instances. If you sit a hot pot onto a vinyl countertop it can leave an ugly singed or
burn mark.
Many people might think that there are simply more choices available in man made products than with natural stone. That is
not necessarily true either. Stone is found in many colors and patterns and they are all beautiful. Man made materials defiantly
can not out do natural there.
One thing that a man made material can not do is increase the value of your home. Natural stone will defiantly do that. It is the
product of choice these days not only when it comes to surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms, but for other home features such
as patios and fire places. It will probably last as many years as the home its self does and that can not always be said for other
materials.
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For many years we have used man made products for certain surfaces in our homes. Our countertops have long been made
using vinyl or ceramic tiles. Our flooring has been linoleum, hard wood, carpet, or vinyl. We have often used ceramic tiles on
our bathroom floors. Natural stone has been used for centuries for all these things too, but it has only begun to become very
There are differences in man made materials compared to natural stone surfaces. Many people believe the misconception that
the man made materials are easier to take care of. That is not necessarily true. Many of the same rules that apply to the
cleaning and care of natural stone surfaces apply to man made products too.
When natural stone is installed either on a floor, wall, countertop, or any other place, it does need to be sealed about every
five years. This is to prevent stains and bacteria as well, from penetrating into the stone. While bacteria will not penetrate into
man made surfaces, they can be just as contaminated and stained if not cared for correctly.
It is true that it is not recommended to clean stone with harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach, cleaning most man made
surfaces with bleach will cause them to have a yellowish tint over time. So there is not that much difference. A milder cleaner is
best for both types of surfaces.
As far as what you sit on surfaces, they are practically the same too. Sitting a hot pot directly onto a natural stone or ceramic
tile surface can cause it to crack in a lot of instances. If you sit a hot pot onto a vinyl countertop it can leave an ugly singed or
burn mark.
Many people might think that there are simply more choices available in man made products than with natural stone. That is
not necessarily true either. Stone is found in many colors and patterns and they are all beautiful. Man made materials defiantly
can not out do natural there.
One thing that a man made material can not do is increase the value of your home. Natural stone will defiantly do that. It is the
product of choice these days not only when it comes to surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms, but for other home features such
as patios and fire places. It will probably last as many years as the home its self does and that can not always be said for other
materials.
About the Author
Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author. FOR SAFETY PURPOSE WE HAVE REMOVED THE AUTHORS
INFORMATION. The article author information on this website was not a threat. Tile Metrics handles situations like these in a strict manner and
practices caution. Please copy and paste link below to view reason why authors were removed: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams/e-scams
