claycarson
08-04-2010, 07:18 AM
Hey guys and ladies, I want your opinion.
We've got a nice condo association that has an old quarry tile floor in their lobby. Honestly, it's not doing their property value any good, since it's out of character with the refined image they would prefer. (Most of the quarry tile ever installed is in restaurant kitchen floors and slaughterhouses, not exactly the 'cache' they were aiming at...)
One person suggested that in Florida most people would install honed, filled travertine. Of course it does need maintenance, but then so does everything. The maintenance on honed stone is much simpler than on polished - you hone it with either powders or if need be, pads. I should point out that we do that work, so it's hard for me to feel it's very expensive - in fact it's much easier and cheaper than polishing cuz it's fewer steps.
As long as the stone is installed by a real pro, (it will be; we would do the job and we're fanatics about proper support and technique), I can see an improvement in their image and a maintainable floor down the road.
Acid etching is less of a concern for two reasons: 1. It's honed to begin with 2. It's a common area hallway so fewer chances of spilling vinegar or red wine.
I remember a thread a while back and most of the stone guys said it was their favorite stone for practicality and ease of maintenance, but I can't find that thread.
What do y'all think???
Thanks!
We've got a nice condo association that has an old quarry tile floor in their lobby. Honestly, it's not doing their property value any good, since it's out of character with the refined image they would prefer. (Most of the quarry tile ever installed is in restaurant kitchen floors and slaughterhouses, not exactly the 'cache' they were aiming at...)
One person suggested that in Florida most people would install honed, filled travertine. Of course it does need maintenance, but then so does everything. The maintenance on honed stone is much simpler than on polished - you hone it with either powders or if need be, pads. I should point out that we do that work, so it's hard for me to feel it's very expensive - in fact it's much easier and cheaper than polishing cuz it's fewer steps.
As long as the stone is installed by a real pro, (it will be; we would do the job and we're fanatics about proper support and technique), I can see an improvement in their image and a maintainable floor down the road.
Acid etching is less of a concern for two reasons: 1. It's honed to begin with 2. It's a common area hallway so fewer chances of spilling vinegar or red wine.
I remember a thread a while back and most of the stone guys said it was their favorite stone for practicality and ease of maintenance, but I can't find that thread.
What do y'all think???
Thanks!