Limestone Flooring Pros and Cons

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advanatges and disadvantages of Limestone Flooring

Limestone is a popular, natural beautiful flooring option that can create a sophisticated design in your home. The flooring is made from sedimentary rocks that form under the bottom of the sea as a result of pressure to form a durable, but porous stone.

Limestone flooring has different tones and styles that create a clean, comfortable, artistic, and elegant touch. Its durable, beautiful, eco-friendly flooring is easy to maintain among other benefits. It’s significant in increasing house value although its more expensive, soft compared with other floorings. With the right seal, it can handle heavily-trafficked areas for years.

Pros and Cons of Limestone Flooring

Limestone Flooring advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of Limestone Flooring

1. Durable

3. Eco-friendly

4. Beautiful

Limestone flooring is has a beautiful appearance and texture. It’s particularly appealing for both indoor and outdoor floor spaces. the flooring is excellent for kitchens, bathrooms, and any room that needs to be brightened with natural stone.

Limestone isn’t manufactured but cut to tiles from its natural unique resource. If you have an artistic eye choose limestone tiles to enjoy a mosaic of subtle color and different patterns across your flooring.

5. Hypoallergenic

6. Low VOC and Toxic Free

7. Quiet, Warm and Comfortable

8. Variety of Colors and Designs

 9. Limestone Flooring is Repairable

Disadvantage of Limestone Flooring

1. Requires Regular Refinishing

2. Prone to Water Damage

3. Requires Professional Installer

4. Requires Underlayment

5. Slipperly

6. Prone to Scratches and Dents

9. Prone to Pet Damage

Limestone Flooring Problems

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Joe McGuinty
I’ve been working with floors for over 12 years. I started as a flooring contractor, primarily in materials selection. Then, I switched careers into accounting, so my wife and I began buying, renovating, and re-selling homes on the side. You’d be surprised how much value you can add to a home simply by adding new floors.

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