The most suitable natural stones for bathrooms are granite, porcelain, basalt, slate or quartzite. For some parts of the bathroom, such as sinks and counter services, travertine and marble stones can also create a guaranteed and valuable beauty
Book match and form match slabs in bathrooms
Don't neglect book match slabs in the design of bathrooms; The use of Bok Match and Formach stones on the floor and walls of the bathrooms is stunning and unique. Without the need to spend extra money and only by taking advantage of the dynamics and beautiful patterns of the stone, create an infinite, vast and perfect beauty effect in the space
Granite, a symbol of timeless elegance
Granite comes in different colors from pink to black and light gray. This hard and strong rock is composed of feldspar, mica and quartz. This stone can withstand pressure without any visible damage.
For the floor of the bathroom and toilets, the surface of the granite is usually polished or polished to make the surface resistant to slipping. But the granites that are used for the walls of services or sinks are polished to provide a beautiful and perfect appearance.
The wide variety of colors and highly detailed patterns make it possible to combine granite with ceramics or wood to create a special style
or evoke a classic atmosphere
- The resistance of granite stone is very high and it is impervious to water absorption.
- Granite stone can be washed with various detergents without changing its color or damaging its appearance.
- It is resistant to acids in cleaning materials and food
- Granite stone has very high hardness, resistance to scratching, impact, wear, cracking and long life.
- The polishability of granite is high.
• With proper care, it will retain its luster and shine and brighten up the area
Some examples of granite for bathrooms and toilets:
- Amazonit granite slab stone
- Antique Brown granite slab
- Black Cosmic granite slab stone
- Green Picasso Brazilian granite slab
- Picalo granite slab stone
- Taj Mahal granite slab stone
- Mariance granite slabs
Chinese stone: perfect and complete
crystal stoneware is one of the best choices for services and wet spaces in the house. The crystal granulation of crystal stone and the ability to pass light give a different effect to the bathroom and toilet. This stone:
- It has the necessary resistance to chemicals.
Porosity and water absorption of porcelain stoneware is low and even if it is exposed to water flow for a long time, water does not penetrate its tissue and remains in these places for years without damage.
- crystal stones have unique transparency and can be easily cleaned.
- Chemicals and detergents do not lower its color quality.
- Its compressive strength is high and if an object falls on it or due to contraction and expansion, its surface will not crack
Marble stone: for a stylish bathroom
Marble is a luxurious and colorful material. Its aesthetics are captivating. Its performance has attracted attention for more than two thousand years. In a luxurious interior design, the premium natural stone marble becomes a design pleasure.
The resistance that marble stones have compared to other stones is very common. For example, compared to granite, they have less durability and durability, which means that water permeability and damage to them is much more than granite.
Marble tiles in bathrooms and showers have advantages in terms of functionality:
- As a floor covering, they wear less than ceramic tiles or wood.
- They are easy to clean and very hygienic.
Marble stones are easy to clean and easy to wash.In fact, it is convenient to use detergents when washing marble stones because the material does not stick to it
Marble is perfect for use in wet spaces. However, it requires care.
- Liquids should not stay on the stone for a long time.
- Seal the bathroom marble regularly.
- Marble looks very luxurious when smooth and polished. But polished marbles are slippery in a wet and humid environment and are not suitable for bathroom floors. Therefore, use suitable marble finishes for the bathroom floor
Marble stones suitable for bathrooms and toilets:
- aligoders marble slabs
- Lumix marble slabs
- Blue Emperador marble slab
- Persian Scato marble slab
- Niriz Super marble slabs
- Arabescato marble slab
onyx: a symbol of luxury
Since ancient times, onyx has been associated with luxury, royalty and wealth. Now its beautiful designs and patterns are more available and it can be used for indoor and outdoor tiling. onyx can become the focal point of the bathroom, but its resistance is not as good as granite and porcelain stone. The price of marble is more expensive compared to other stones, but it makes the bathroom look very luxurious and clean.
- onyx is quite flexible but needs special attention as it can be scratched or stained.
- We strongly recommend that you seal your bathroom onyx and avoid cleaning them with chemicals and acidic detergents
Travertine: large pores with a Mediterranean feel
Limestones, including travertine, have been known as a popular building material since the time of the Egyptians.
It may be hard to believe, but the great complex of Giza pyramids in Egypt is made of limestone, which proves that this material has high flexibility and longevity. So, if you like to look a bit like a pharaoh in Roman baths, while still following contemporary trends, travertine stones will be our best solution for your bathroom project.
In order to use travertine in the bathroom and toilet, its deep pores must be filled with grout or epoxy and create a surface without holes.
Note that if the pores of the travertine stone are not filled, it will have high permeability and water absorption, which is not suitable for the bathroom.The warm, sandy and earthy colors of travertine make your bathroom look friendly, warm and impressive. Travertine can be easily combined with monochromatic tiles
Black and white colors go well with travertine. The combination of travertine with turquoise and azure blue also evokes a Mediterranean atmosphere.
A travertine sink can be very visually appealing.
- Durability and high resistance of travertine reduces the wear caused by using it on the bathroom floor
Sandstone: to feel calm and the presence of nature
You can get durable natural sandstone for bathrooms and toilets in shades of red and green, as well as with interesting grains that can even look like wood.
In addition to the beauty and spirit-enhancing nature of this stone, it is a bit difficult to maintain it as a bathroom stone because:
- Water absorption of sandstone is higher than other stones. Of course, some sandstones have a higher resistance to moisture.
- If colored liquids penetrate into the stone, its color will change and its stainability is high.
- Warping and breaking of sandstone due to water absorption
If you use sandstone in the bathroom, especially the bathroom, you should take care of it regularly:
- You have to seal it every three to six months, and for more effect, it is better to apply another protective layer on the sealer.- Do not use acidic materials to clean it and never fill the sandstone surface with water
According to what we said about sandstones, if you insist on using sandstones in your bathroom and services because of its unique beauty, we recommend you to use this stone for these services:
- A bathroom that is not always used (extra bathroom)
- Guest room bathroom that is rarely used.
- The floor of the bathroom that is shared with the bathroom, provided that it is not used as a shower tray.
- And in general, they are used less often in bathrooms and services that have little water fall.
It is recommended not to process the sandstone surface too much and keep it natural; Because the natural structure of the sandstone appears well in this way, and walking on its uneven surface feels good on the soles of the feet
soapstone
Although soapstone is less used in bathrooms and toilets, this type of stone is a great option for these places.
- Soapstones require little care and maintenance.
- These stones do not need to be plastered and you only need to periodically apply a little mineral oil on their surface.
- Soapstones will combine with oxygen over time and their color will become darker and richer
The most suitable payments and finishes
Natural stone offers various options for anti-slip coatings, such as hatching, sandblasting, bush hammering, etc.
- Polished finishes are not recommended due to the risk of slipping in bathrooms and wet places