Advice for Installation and Maintenance of Natural flooring products
Natural stone, wood and cork flooring often require different methods of both installation and maintenance.
Please see below specific advice for Floortique natural materials
How to Install Natural Stone Flooring
Installing natural stone as flooring or as wall cladding is not as straight forward as porcelain or ceramic tiling.
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Why Use Natural Stone
Natural Stone Flooring and Marble can add an air of permanence and quality. But they are not the only reasons to us natural stone.
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Which Flooring Pattern
Tiles can be laid in formal brick bond but also in pre-cut random patterns.
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Maintaining Stone Flooring
Natural Stone Flooring and Marble Tiles are easily damaged by acid and harmful cleaning products.
Maintenance and washing should be done with a ph Neutral cleaning agent.
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Measuring Wastage and Breakages
How much should I order ?
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General Tile Maintenance
For our general ceramic and porcelain tile maintenance advice click here
Wood Flooring Maintenance
Wood flooring requires specific maintenance. For general every day upkeep refer to our page
Wood Flooring with Under Floor Heating
Both electrical and hot-water underfloor heating can be used with hardwood floors. It is, however, very important to follow manufacturers instructions. Please refer to our advice
Wood Flooring Installation
We reccomend having your wood floor professionally installed.
Here is some very general advice which you may find useful
Cork Floor Care And Maintenance
GRANORTE floors are easy to maintain. However, as any kind of floor, it requires continuous and proper cleaning and maintenance to ensure durability, appearance and safety. Read our guide