4 simple tips for looking after natural stone
03.2022
Now, we may be ever so lightly biased but it’s difficult to argue that natural stone is an extraordinary material. Not only is it beautiful, extremely hard-wearing and resistant, but every single block, slab, tile or product made from it is absolutely unique. In a world of increasingly cookie-cutter style production, this is an attribute to be prized.
When you purchase an item in natural stone, be it a kitchen top, shower tray, floor tiles or just a small decorative accessory, you are effectively taking ownership of something which cannot be replicated. So, to ensure your natural stone remains as beautiful in 20 or 50 years as it is today, here are a couple of easy tips to follow.
The advantages of natural stone
When you choose natural stone tiles or furnishings, you are probably already aware of its many benefits. Starting with its aesthetics, we have extraordinary colours and veining of nature that are given a subtle twist to create textures and finishes that bring personalised style to any environment.
Every single slab and tile is unique and it is this characteristic that is perhaps its most special aspect and what sets it apart from any other material in the world of interior design.
There are other, more pragmatic advantages to natural stone, however and one of those is sustainability. Firstly, because it is so durable and timeless, it doesn’t need to be replaced every few years, so it represents the antithesis of today’s “throw away” philosophy. At Salvatori, for many years we have used processes that minimise any impact on the environment and are based on recycling wherever possible, be that water or the materials we work with. We have developed products that are entirely made from offcuts or reclaimed stone, such as Lithoverde®, Romboo and Lost Stones. This trio of textures are examples of what you can achieve in design when you push your creative and technological boundaries, and the proof that sustainability does not come at the cost of aesthetics.
Because it is extremely hardwearing, natural stone tends not to deteriorate over time and can withstand heavy wear and tear and the elements. This makes it versatile and suitable for use both indoors and out, and ideal for a dazzling array of products from external structures and architectural elements such as pillars through to tiles, furniture and accessories.
As tough as it is, however, natural stone will always benefit from a little TLC. In fact, we would go so far as to say that such a beautiful and precious material deserves to be looked after. With that said, we wanted to share some of the ways we ourselves care for the natural stone products we create.