Elevate Your Space with Natural Stone Elegance
Discover a sophisticated and practical solution for creating high-end interiors. These natural stone tiles offer the timeless beauty and durability of genuine marble, expertly crafted from smaller blocks to provide exceptional value without compromise.
Product Specifications & Construction
Optimized for both beauty and cost-efficiency, these tiles are manufactured from select blocks, ensuring premium quality is accessible for a wide range of projects.
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Common Thickness Options:
- Standard Flooring: 10mm (approx. 3/8") or 12mm (approx. 1/2") for interior applications.
- Heavy-Duty Slabs: 18mm (approx. 3/4") for larger format installations in main living areas.
Versatile Prefabricated Sizes & Shapes
We offer an extensive selection of prefabricated dimensions to suit floors, walls, backsplashes, and feature accents.
Standard Thickness Tiles (10mm/12mm):
- Imperial Sizes: 4"x4", 4"x8", 4"x12", 6"x6", 6"x12", 6"x24", 8"x8", 12"x12", 12"x24", 16"x16", 18"x18".
- Metric Sizes: 30cm x30cm,30cm x60cm,36cm x36cm,40cm x40cm(400mm),45cm x45cm(450mm),60cm x60cm(600mm).
Thick Format Slabs (18mm / ~3/4”):
- Available in sizes ranging from compact (1'x1') to large panels including2'x2',2'x8',3'x3',3'6',4'X4',and up to4'X8'.
- Popular large-format options include24”X24”,24”X48”,and48”X48”.
Diverse Shape Portfolio: Beyond standard squares and rectangles, choose from hexagons, herringbone patterns, subway tiles, mosaics (penny tile,basketweave),octagons,cobblestone setts,and decorative medallions for ultimate design flexibility.
Custom Texture & Finishing Options
The finish defines the character and functionality of your space. While a high-gloss polish delivers classic luxury,the natural veining is beautifully enhanced with textured finishes.
- Smooth Finishes: A honed or matte finish provides a soft,satin-like feel with an elegant,understated look.
- Textured Finishes: For added dimension and slip resistance,consider split-face,tumbled,sandblasted(brushed),or flamed finishes.Ideal for bathrooms,kitch ens,and pool surrounds where safety and style converge.
Professional Edge Profiles
Achieve a flawless transition with custom edge detailing,moving beyond standard polished edges.
- Available Profiles: Beveled,Ogee,Bullnose,Mitered,and Laminate Bullnose.
- Perfect For: Creating finished corners,junctions with other materials like hardwood or stainless steel ,and crafting custom stair treads or thresholds.
Essential Guide for a Perfect Installation
For importers and general contractors,a successful project hinges on clear communication with installers.This checklist helps align expectations and prevent disputes.
Pre-Installation Verification
Confirm these critical points with your installation team before work begins.
Material Inspection Upon Delivery
Instruct installers to inspect all materials before signing off on delivery.
- Verify quantity matches the packing list and confirm the material grade aligns with the purchase order.
- Review sample approvals together.Emphasize that this is a natural product;the installer must understand and accept the inherent range of color variation ,veining,and texture.
- Identify any transit damage like significant chips or cracks.Document these separately from natural characteristics.
Substrate & Environmental Preparation
A proper foundation is non-negotiable.The installer must confirm:
- The substrate is level ,clean,dry,and structurally stable(flat within industry tolerances e.g.,1/8" in10 ft).
- Tiles acclimate to the room's temperature and humidity for at least48-72 hours prior to installation.
- The selected tile type ,finish ,and thickness are suitable for the intended application(e.g.,interior floor).
Agreed Installation Methodology
Pre-agree on techniques to avoid claims of "material failure."
- Use a high-quality,polymer-modified,n on-staining thin-set mortar specified for natural marble.
- Discuss grout joint width.Narrow joints for rectified tiles require expert precision.
- Due to natural variation,tiles must be dry-laid from multiple boxes simultaneously to blend colors aesthetically.Obtain client/GC approval on layout before applying adhesive.
- Confirm use of professional wet saws with diamond blades suitable for marble to ensure clean cuts.
Sealing & Post-Installation Care Protocol
This step is crucial for long-term beauty and protection.
- Apply an impregnating sealer suitable for calcareous stone after grouting has fully cured(follow manufacturer's instructions).
- Provide end-clients with written care instructions specifying pH-neutral cleaners and warnings against acidic substances(vinegar,citrus)that can etch polished surfaces.
Documentation Best Practices
Protect all parties by maintaining clear records.Keep copies of signed delivery inspection reports,document discussions regarding natural stone variation,and secure final layout approvals where possible.This collaborative approach ensures our beautiful stone is showcased perfectlyfor years
Why Choose APEXSTONE?
Unmatched Global Sourcing & Supply
Strategically headquartered in the world's stone hub, we offer seamless access to over 2,400 certified natural stone varieties sourced directly from six continents. Our integrated logistics and efficient consolidation services from Xiamen Port ensure reliable delivery to 42+ countries.
Precision Matching & Technical Mastery
We excel in material precision. For engineered stone, our lab achieves over 98% color match. For natural stone, our StoneGPS platform provides digital archives and global sourcing to find perfect visual matches, supported by detailed sample protocols and CAD/CAM production guidance for flawless execution.
End-to-End Project Partnership
From pre-sale technical consultation and collaborative design support (including CAD visualization) to post-sale maintenance plans, we partner deeply with architects and builders. Our ISO-certified processes blend advanced CNC technology with hand-finishing for residential, commercial, and iconic global projects.