Wood and Stone are the Inspirations to Natural and Beautiful Homes

Posted by Nick Delis on May 22nd, 2017

If you are a nature lover and want to incorporate some elements of nature in your home, you would love to have wood and stone for designing a home. Stone? Definitely, but wood? Well, though wooden flooring has its own advantages, the disadvantages outweigh them in many ways.

What disadvantages about wooden flooring are we talking about?

There is definitely no doubt that wood has a royal and elegant look. The finish and class it provides is irreplaceable. The rich natural hue in wooden flooring sets it apart from other types of flooring. You can go on and on about the beauty that a wooden flooring provides. But on the downside, wooden flooring needs adequate care and maintenance. Scratches and stains are instantly visible. And then there is the problem of moisture absorption. Wood absorbs water easily. And moisture laden wood starts to decay. Wood tends to swell during monsoons and shrink during summers. Maintaining the finish of wooden flooring means that it has to be polished annually. So your initial investment is more and the additional maintenance cost is never going to end. 

So then is there a solution at sight?

Yes, wood lovers, rejoice. An alternate to wooden flooring is the Wood Look Porcelains. They are a perfect hassle free replacement to wooden flooring. They offer all the advantages of ceramic flooring and the looks of wooden flooring. Ceramic flooring as you all know is easy to maintain. Then there are the wood look porcelains also in case you are looking for porcelain tiles. 

Is porcelain or ceramic the right choice?

Porcelain is dense and so moisture cannot penetrate easily inside. Due to its waterproof feature, we can have porcelains for floors and walls in places like bathrooms, patios and kitchens. Also since it is sturdy, it can handle more traffic like in entrance passage ways and in kids’ room. But the main drawback is its price. There is considerable difference in the prices of porcelain and ceramic. Ceramic is economical and even though porcelain scores better in terms of advantages, it doesn’t mean that ceramic is a poor choice. There are varieties too that ceramics can offer. So weigh in the pros and cons when settling between porcelain and ceramic.

You are done with wood looking tiles, now what about the other element of nature, the stone?

Yes, stone panel is the answer. Advanced stone panels can be used in walls of fireplaces or living rooms to get the rustic appealing look. It is very durable and can be used for exteriors also. It comes in various shapes, sizes and textures. The most popular stone panels are the split face ones. The split face stone panels come in various heights and widths so as to get an uneven look on the surface thus enhancing the beauty of the stones and the walls. The advantage of stone panels is in its durability and adaptability.

So, when you decide to renovate your home, go in for wood looking tiles on the floor and stone panels on the walls to give your home a natural yet modern look.   

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