Materials show age differently and at different rates. Options, such as vinyl composition tile, require frequent refinishing and lose surface quality relatively quickly. In contrast, natural stone ages gracefully and can last for centuries, as many historic examples illustrate. 

Maintenance and Repair

Natural stone, unlike vinyl, coated concrete, or ceramic tile, has continuous color and structure throughout. This integral finish reduces visibility of surface scratches or damage and adds to the life of the material. Coupled with its durability, this characteristic translates to a low maintenance and repair profile for the product.

Reclaimed Stone

Natural stone, with its durability and flexibility of use, is an excellent candidate for reclaiming practices. Adaptable to a range of applications, natural stone can almost always be reused and thus need not contribute to landfill waste.