Ames Natural Stone Tile Kelowna
Modern interior living space with a marble accent wall, plants, a round green velvet chair, a low coffee table with a plant and decorative items, and built-in shelves with lighting.

NATURAL STONE | STYLES

Choosing the perfect tile for your home or business can be a challenge.  Understanding the different styles available will help you in this decision, as will our experienced sales team at Okanagan Hardwood Flooring & Tile.  Here is a brief overview of the different styles available:

SLATE:

  • Vibrant colours, unique textures, variations in batches.

  • Formed from compressed sedimentary layers.

  • Resistant to fading, scratches and stain resistant.

  • Seal regularly, minimal maintenance; natural slip resistance.

  • Layout prior to installation for desired pattern.

  • Used indoors and out, for many different applications.

 MARBLE:

  • A luxurious stone, makes a beautiful statement.

  • Formed from metamorphic rock, created by limestone deposits.

  • Distinctive large veins and a wide variety of colours.

  • Layout prior to installation for desired pattern.

  • Can be sealed to prevent scratches or damage from acids.

  • Requires special care and maintenance as it is a softer stone.

 GRANITE:

  • Beautiful and long lasting

  • Formed from igneous rock.

  • Distinctive and varied appearance.

  • Extremely hard and fairly resistant to acids; a strong and resilient stone.

  • Easy to maintain.

TRAVERTINE:

  • Very popular natural stone, unique texture.

  • A sedimentary rock that is a form of limestone.

  • Beautiful range of beige and ivory colours.

  • Durable and can be sealed.

  • Options vary from rustic looks to clean and refined.

  • Used equally for flooring and wall treatments.

QUARTZITE:

  • Contains more than 90% quartz, a wonderful alternative to marble.

  • Formed from the metamorphosis of sandstone.

  • Extremely hard and durable, heat and scratch resistant.

  • Has a smooth, glass-like appearance.

  • Iron oxides pattern quartzite with pink, red, or brown streaks.

  • Tiles range from one-half to one inch thick.

LIMESTONE:

  • Rich in colour and lightweight, soft muted tones in ivories, whites, sage, grey and graphite.

  • Formed from sedimentary rock.

  • Some varieties have dramatic colours and distinct veining.

  • Varied degrees of hardness due to its granular composition.

  • Can be used for flooring, fireplaces, kitchen backsplashes as well as outdoor surfaces.

  • Performs well in high-traffic areas, easy maintenance.

ONYX:

  • A form of quartz.

  • Naturally beautiful translucent stone, unique contrasting colours run through.

  • A fragile stone, produced with a backing to give it strength.

  • Variation in colour in batches; layout tiles before installation for desired pattern.

  • Seal to prevent absorption of moisture.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, beige countertops, and a beige tiled floor, featuring built-in appliances including a microwave and oven, with decorative items and potted plants on the countertops.
Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, black sink, large mirror, glass shower enclosure, brown tiled walls and floor, and ambient yellow lighting.
Modern shower room with two black hand showers mounted on a textured beige wall, a small wooden stool with folded towels on it, and a private shower stall separated by a glass partition on the left side.
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