Natural stone is highly popular. Unlike synthetic floor coverings and counter surfaces, natural stone is unique, highly durable and has a timeless quality that never goes out of style. Natural stone, when properly sealed, is simple to care for and maintain. Dry-mopping or vacuuming followed by damp once a week keeps your natural stone clean and beautiful. When assessing the affordability of natural stone, durability, lifespan, uniqueness and timeless quality must be considered. When these factors are considered it becomes obvious that natural stone is very affordable. Natural stone is available in tiles and slabs. Many natural stone tiles are available in different sizes allowing flexibility in design and patterning. In recent years, more new stones have been brought to the market place. Remember that stone is a product of nature and color varies from piece to piece and between lots. Your stone choice should be viewed and approved before installation. The only limit to the use of natural stone is the imagination.