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Does the origin of the stone make it better than others?
There is a general misconception that some countries produce better stones than other. Natural stones come from the nature itself; they are raw materials for tiles and slabs industry. The manufacturing process will bring out the beauty of the natural stone. Natural Stone Collections’ manufacturers have state of the art manufacturing facilities capable of producing high quality natural stone products.
How will the tile be delivered?
Natural stone purchases through Costco.com include curbside home delivery. You will be contacted in advance with a date and estimated time of delivery. The carrier is not responsible for bringing the merchandise into your home, uncrating, installing or removing packing materials.
Inspect your tile carefully upon delivery, and contact Trusted Home Services if any of the product is damaged, or if you have any concerns regarding the product.
What makes an exotic stone "exotic"?
Exotic stones come from very remote parts of the world; they require extra care in production and handling. Due to the weather conditions, seasonal limitations and transportation restrictions, the stones are available in small quantities, therefore they are exotic.
What are the standard sizes for a tile floor? What is the standard thickness of a tile?
Commonly used tiles are 4”x4“ to 24”x24“. The tile size is also a design preference. You may want to consider using larger tile dimensions for larger coverage areas. Most of the interior stone tiles are 12”x12“ or 18”x18“, standard thickness is 3/8” on 12“x12” and 1/2” on 18”x18”. We do not recommend tiles thicker than 1/2 “ unless you have a concrete floor and have a cement mud installation. Please consult your installer for more information.
What are the decorative stones? What are they used for?
Decorative stone tiles are used to accentuate various surface covering forms. You can use moldings to frame art work or use borders to create a division between rooms. The possibilities are endless with mosaics, moldings, and borders.
Are more expensive stones better?
The price of natural stone depends on the capacity of its quarry and its production volume. The higher the production, the less expensive the price is. On the other hand, some of the world’s most commonly known stones, like Italian Carrara Marble or Ivory/Chiaro Travertine from Turkey, are less expensive due to their enormous reserves.
Will my stone stain? What type of stones are resistant to stain?
We recommend sealing all natural stone with a good sealer, like Auqua Mix. Once sealed, all stone will be stain resistant. Please see your sealers instructions for recommended sealing procedures.
Will my stone change colors or degrade in quality when sealed?
Different sealers have different degrees of changing the stone color. However, sealing the stone will give a slight wet and cleaner look to it. There are sealers without color enhancers and it will almost retain the original look of the stone.
How often do I need to seal my stone?
Depending on the usage, you might seal your stone tiles once a year. See your sealer’s instructions.
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