Honed Limestone Tiles - Easy to Clean and Great to Look At

Limestone tile flooring has influenced everyone, with a natural stone made of calcium carbonate and a smooth or grainy appearances. This stone is known for its varying degrees of hardness. Natural stones are now widely preferred as they age beautifully and improve as they age. They are good value for your money because they remain beautiful throughout life. The colors and patterns are easily customizable and match all type of environments. You can take a proper look at the floor and walls of your house. Each stone is unique and has its own natural colors. This is another unique property of natural stones.

Limestone tile floors can decorate homes with a variety of finishes. It can be polished, semi-polished or honed. Even well-polished limestone does not have the luster like granite or quartz. The glaze is calm and is appreciated by many. On the surface of the filled stones there are pits and holes filled with mortar. In the unfilled stone there are pits and holes. The Honed finish has a smooth surface and the polish finish has a reflective shine. Each coating has its own beauty, and earthy tones such as brown, beige or cream look very attractive.

Limestone is very easy to clean. Every cleaning process should begin with an understanding of what actually made it dirty. Since the stone is porous and soft, stains can easily form. This natural stone is also sensitive to hard water. To reduce the amount of stains, a sealant with good penetration is required after installation. The sealant layers also helps protect against wear and tear. Make sure that you completely remove sand from the surface of the floor. To do this, you can put rugs on the entrance and make sure that you do not let dust from outside through the shoes or pets. All types of dirt and grit can be removed by regular vacuuming and sweeping.

Calcium carbonate in limestone is very reactive and can cause stains when exposed to acid-based spills. So, if a spill occurs, clean it immediately. Make sure the spillage does not sink and dry out.  If you need to remove stubborn stains, use a mild, pH neutral cleanser. This type of cleanser does not harm sealants and grouts. To maintain the beauty and elegant of limestone tile flooring, follow a deep cleaning routine once every quarter. Use a good alkaline cleaner to do this work. Honed limestone tiles are great looking and easy to clean. Follow the suggestions given and be the proud owner of beautiful natural tile flooring.