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GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF STONE PRODUCTS
Reflectivity
of Stone: Stone contains natural crystals. These
crystals reflect light to provide a shine on the surface.
When the crystals are dull, crushed, or broken, they cannot
reflect light evenly. For example, when the lens of a flashlight
breaks, it cannot reflect the light that is being emitted
from the bulb.
Polished stone
floors become dull when heavy foot traffic along with sediment
erodes the crystals. Normal footwear does not cause the main
damage; sediment and grit do. The sediment and grit that lies
on the stone surface is the main enemy of the stones crystals.
The damage to the crystals occur when the pressure from the
shoe forces the sediment to abrade or fracture the crystals.
Hardness
of Stone: Marble is a relatively soft stone. On
a measurement of hardness (MOHS), marble is approximately
a three out of ten. Marble is made of calcium, just like your
teeth. If you eat something too hard you will break your tooth.
If you eat a lot of sugar you will get a cavity. Stone reacts
the same way. If an improper chemical is applied to the surface,
corrosion will begin to form cavities in the stone.
Floor
Tile: Ceramic tile
is the flooring choice for the new millennium. Sophisticated,
stylish and so easy to maintain, floor tile is becoming a
popular design choice, and Active has a wide selection.
From the elegance
of realistically textured stone- and-marble-looks to the rustic
charm of Southwestern saltillos, ceramic is increasingly viewed
as an affordable and attractive flooring choice. Ceramic floor
tile is common in commercial and residential floors, walls,
countertops, patios and exterior cladding. Check out our flooring
product page for more information.
Wall Tile: With a virtually
limitless selection consisting of 4-1/4", 6" and 8" square
tiles and larger size wall tiles which coordinate with floor
tiles as well as complementary trim and angle pieces. Active
Marble & Tiles inventory of ceramic wall tile is unmatched
by any other manufacturer. At Active, you'll find glazed wall
tile for almost any application: interior walls, shower walls,
countertops, vanity tops, ceilings, kitchen back splashes,
tub surrounds and light-duty residential floors. Active provides
a myriad of choices in a never ending array of colors and
textures. Check out our wall product page for more information.
Frost-resistant, non-slip, temperature-stable.
Changes in temperature do not damage the material,
which will withstand any climatic stresses. The surface of
some lines is specially structured to prevent the risk of
slipping. Synchro stoneware tiles are therefore ideal for
laying outdoors.
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