Stone & Pebble Flooring Design
Stone and pebble flooring is an emerging style for use in home remodeling and design. While stone flooring is mainly known for outside designs such as paths and walkways, stone and pebble flooring has become a popular choice for in-home use as well. Stone and pebble flooring provides simple and rustic design options, but there are an array of patterned styles to suit more decorative needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features & Benefits
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Pebble flooring is an environmentally conscious design option. Stone and pebble floors are environmentally friendly choices that appeal to "green," or environmentally conscious, consumers who want stylish, durable flooring options that can withstand heavy traffic. Stone flooring is easy to install and maintain, requiring little in terms of maintenance. Stone and pebble floors are available in a wide variety of styles and colors.
Rooms for Stone and Pebble Floor Use
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Stone is a choice design option for bathrooms and walkways. Stone flooring can be used almost anywhere in the home, but is most popular for bathroom designs that are inspired by nature and the natural elements. Stone and pebble can also be incorporated into entryways and fireplaces within the home. Kitchen designers who opt to use pebble flooring may also accent it with matching kitchen back splashes.
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Installation, Maintenance & Costs
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Stone floors are not difficult to maintain and can be quite eye-catching. Stone flooring is purchased in tiles ranging $9 to $11 each as of September 2010. Stone flooring is installed over thinset adhesive applied with a trowel. Once set, the tiles are sealed, sanded and then set with grout, which provides a strong reinforcement to the look and keeps the tiles in place. The floors usually don't require special care.
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- Photo Credit structure, stone, wild stone image by Oleg Guryanov from Fotolia.com pebble image by Ramon Pantalon from Fotolia.com Toilet and Bathroom fixtures image by Gopaal Dhussa from Fotolia.com stone texture floor image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.com
