porcelain or limestone?
Hi guys. We are building a kitchen/dining/living extension (36sqft) and I need help with the flooring. I want a flagstone farmhouse feel (dark grey textured) and wonder which of the above is best with a wet underfloor heating system and also what is more cost effective? Finally, Can anyone recommend any suppliers? (Reference image attached) Thanks!
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Juliet Docherty
3 years ago
Sonia
3 years agoI wanted a grey slate floor in mine, but my son in law advised a porcelain copy (he has his own stone and tile business in Welwyn Garden City, Herts). He advised this as all stone is porous and can get very grubby in a kitchen with time. You can of course have the slabs professionally sealed, but this does need doing regularly. This what my son in law did before expanding to sell tiles and stone.
My porcelain slate floor has fooled many people. It does have a riven texture which, I think, makes it look very realistic. It’s really tough and easy to clean. It depends how much maintenance you want. The floor in your picture looks very similar.
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