{"id":1539,"date":"2017-08-29T16:57:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T15:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1539"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:15:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:15:38","slug":"natural-stone-flooring-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/flooring\/natural-stone-flooring-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Stone Flooring: the Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natural stone can look beautiful and is a great flooring material. It\u2019s really popular and could be a great addition to your home.<\/p>\n

Before you pick a flooring material it\u2019s important to know all the facts. Keep reading to find out the pros and cons of natural stone flooring.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/h3>\n

Durable<\/h5>\n

A big advantage to natural stone flooring is that it\u2019s durable. It will last for a really long time, which is great if you want flooring that you can stick with. It can cope with heavy use, so is great if you have a busy household. Plus, it\u2019s very difficult to damage.<\/p>\n

Unique<\/h5>\n

Homeowners also often choose natural stone flooring because it\u2019s unique. Natural stone varies in its natural markings, so you\u2019ll always end up with a surface that\u2019s one of a kind. There are also lots of different types and colours of natural stone, so you can pick the one that works best in your home.<\/p>\n

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Suitable for indoor and outdoor use<\/h5>\n

Another benefit to natural stone is that it\u2019s suitable for indoor and outdoor use. This is great if you want to coordinate your indoor and outdoor areas. A kitchen-diner leading through bifold doors to a patio all covered with natural stone can look fantastic.<\/p>\n

Cons<\/h3>\n

Heavy<\/h5>\n

Natural stone flooring does have its downsides. It\u2019s very heavy, which means that it might not be suitable for rooms on the upper levels of your property. This can also make it quite tricky to install.<\/p>\n

Hard and cold<\/h5>\n

Another disadvantage to natural stone is that it can be very hard. This isn\u2019t ideal if you have young children or people who are unsteady on their feet in your home. Natural stone can also get very cold, which, although refreshing in the summer can be uncomfortable in the winter.<\/p>\n

So natural stone flooring has several great advantages but it\u2019s not for everyone. If you\u2019ve decided you want natural stone flooring and are looking for someone to install it for you, we can help. Click \u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a>, complete our online form and we\u2019ll put you in touch with up to 4 professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Natural stone flooring is durable, unique and can be used both inside and outside your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1540,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[52],"class_list":["post-1539","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-flooring"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"1-2 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on the size of the area"},{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a37 - \u00a3200 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":""}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"