Limestone kitchen tiles are as old as kitchen design itself. They’re an iconic look, and with so many types of limestone to choose from, they can go with almost any style of interior decoration.
But are limestone kitchen tiles the best choice for you? Today, we’ll be exploring the advantages and disadvantages of limestone tiles as well as the best authentic stone alternatives.
Why Choose Limestone Tiles?
As a rule, people choose limestone kitchen tiles for three reasons. They look good, they last a long time, and they’re fairly easy to maintain.
Limestone is one of those timeless materials that doesn’t really date. It’s also very easy to match with almost any colour scheme, particularly if you choose a more neutral colour like a dark grey or cream.
That said, if your tastes run towards the vibrant, then colours such as Antique Gold and Ivory will be incredible for brightening up your room.
Maintaining Limestone
Maintaining any real stone tiles does take a little work. Because stone is porous, it needs regular resealing in order to ensure that it remains stain-proof.
That said, you only need to reseal limestone tiles once a year, and the resealing process is not difficult. Once this is done, limestone tiles are a very easy, flat surface to clean, meaning that they’ll fit well into your regular kitchen cleaning routine.
Alternatives to Limestone Kitchen Tiles
Lastly, we’d like to take a moment to talk about your other options for authentic stone tiles if you find that limestone really isn’t for you. If you’re looking for stronger, starker colours, then we recommend going with marble, while if you’re looking to skip the maintenance altogether, then porcelain is a great option. Porcelain tiles don’t need to be resealed and are available in both wood and stone effects.
All that said, if what you want is the wonderfully warm rustic charm of limestone, then you won’t find any true alternative. After all, there’s a reason we’ve been using it for thousands of years, and doubtless its popularity will continue for many years to come.
If you’re thinking of opting for limestone kitchen tiles, then contact Authentic Stone today, and we’ll be more than happy to help. We have a huge catalogue to choose from, and if you have any questions, we’ll be able to answer them for you. Call 01273 516 162 or email us at [email protected].
