Natural Stone Flooring: the Pros and Cons

Natural stone can look beautiful and is a great flooring material. It’s really popular and could be a great addition to your home.

Before you pick a flooring material it’s important to know all the facts. Keep reading to find out the pros and cons of natural stone flooring.

Pros

Durable

A big advantage to natural stone flooring is that it’s 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’s very difficult to damage.

Unique

Homeowners also often choose natural stone flooring because it’s unique. Natural stone varies in its natural markings, so you’ll always end up with a surface that’s 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.

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Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Another benefit to natural stone is that it’s 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.

Cons

Heavy

Natural stone flooring does have its downsides. It’s 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.

Hard and cold

Another disadvantage to natural stone is that it can be very hard. This isn’t 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.

So natural stone flooring has several great advantages but it’s not for everyone. If you’ve decided you want natural stone flooring and are looking for someone to install it for you, we can help. Click ‘Start my project’, complete our online form and we’ll put you in touch with up to 4 professionals.

Installation time

1-2 days

Depending on the size of the area

Price

Approx. £7 - £200 per square metre


Advantages and disadvantages
  • Durable
  • Unique
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
  • Heavy
  • Hard and cold