Top Myths About Using French Pattern Tiling

You must have heard about French pattern tiling trending all over Australia. Yes, it is true that installing them will add beauty and elegance to your decor. This classic tile design adds a sense of refinement to any environment and easily complements a variety of décor styles. The composition creates a striking appearance that merges effortlessly with your surroundings.

The French pattern tiles are versatile enough to be used both indoors and outdoors, extending the options for embellishing your living spaces. Whether you’re trying to update your kitchen flooring, change your bathroom or add a bit of glitz to any outdoor space in your house, these tiles have a stunning visual appeal.

The natural beauty of the French pattern adds warmth and charm to any room. Each tile highlights the stone’s natural beauty with its distinct colour variations and fascinating patterns. This adds visual intrigue and depth to your flooring or any other surface you want to decorate.

Let’s debunk some of the myths about them:

1. Natural Stone French Pattern Tiles Are Expensive

When contemplating this style as a flooring or tile choice for a renovation or new construction, many consumers expect that the price will equal the excellent quality. They are seen as a luxury commodity despite the fact that it is inexpensive and, unexpectedly, accessible to the majority of people. While it may be more expensive than ceramic tile, the cost savings begin to pile up when considering its durability and lifespan over time.

2. Natural Stone French Pattern Takes a Lot of Work to Maintain

The truth is that natural stone French pattern tiles are still one of the most durable surfaces to have in any room of your home. Using a reliable stone sealer, cleaning up spills immediately, and polishing it on a regular basis can keep your natural appearance excellent for years. It is one of the world’s most resilient and water-resistant natural goods and is ideal for outdoor use.

3. Natural Stone French Pattern Stains Easily

One popular misconception is that stone absorbs any stain that is dropped on it. While some natural stone is permeable, the majority of natural stone is sealed to prevent it from absorbing liquids and stains. This sealing should be done once a year to ensure that no spills, liquids, or stains wind up on your gorgeous stone countertop.

4. Natural Stone French Pattern Tiling Has No Variety

It’s surprising how many people assume there are only a few distinct types of stone items available. They’ve undoubtedly heard of Marble and Granite but can’t recall any others. Several types of stone flooring are available, including Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Granite, Quartzite, Slate and Sandstone.

5. Natural Stone Goes Out of Fashion

It may be said that the first house was made out of stone; it is a timeless addition to any setting, be it commercial or residential. While housing styles and architectural fads come and go, beautiful stone flooring and architecture remain timeless.

6. You Need to Reapply the Sealant Every Few Months

Some sealers include fewer active chemicals than others (which is presumably why they are less expensive); therefore, they must be reapplied more regularly. However, if you use a high-quality sealer, you should receive at least two or three years of reliable protection. It depends on the type of stone used for the French pattern tiling, its location, how frequently it is cleaned and what it is cleaned with.

7. French Pattern Tiling Can’t Be Used with Underfloor Heating

Not true. Natural stone is the ideal material for underfloor heating due to its strong heat conductivity and efficient heat retention. Unlike other flooring materials, French pattern tiles made of natural stones warm up rapidly and stay warm for longer. This should result in heat being transferred fast into space and being warm for an extended period of time. A stone floor can also provide a cooling effect in hot weather.

Maintenance Tips for French Pattern Tiles:

• Vacuum or sweep regularly with a soft brush

We advise sweeping and vacuuming with a soft brush attachment for daily maintenance and cleaning natural stone tiles. This is very efficient at getting rid of any dirt or dust off the surface of your French pattern floor.

• Occasional mopping

Following regular vacuuming and sweeping, we recommend a thorough cleaning with an occasional mop. Using a pH-neutral floor cleanser specifically designed for natural stone (as indicated above) and keeping the floor free of excess mud, filth, or dust will help clean and preserve your natural stone floor over time.

• Spot clean spills

Sealants can protect natural stones from many common spills but cannot protect against severe chemicals or acidic spills. This includes wine, orange juice, lemonade, coffee and even pet accidents! The easiest approach to maintain your natural stone floor looking its best is to spot-clean any spills as soon as they occur, just like with any other flooring covering.

We hope this helps address some often-asked concerns and myths about using natural stone French patterns indoors and outdoors. Natural stone French pattern tiling brings elegance and a sense of luxury to a home that otherwise didn’t have before — and one that will last.