subject: Luxurious and elegant Onyx tiles [print this page] Author: LehmanJoseph Author: LehmanJoseph
A house is merely a stone structure, but when we talk of glamour element and aesthetic appeal of it, the first name that comes to the mind is wall and floor tiles. Majorly for its look and quality, it also magnifies the lighting aspect of the room in which it is installed due to its super reflective nature. This is a natural stone which speaks volumes about luxury and flamboyance. Onyx tiles fall in the category of extremely rare authentic tiles which manifest the brilliance of the gemstone. Yes, they are expensive because of their royal feel and their exuberant glaze, but are sure to amaze you. Onyx is generally found in mountainous regions and is a result of the stone being exposed to extremely high temperature and pressure.
These natural stones have been used by architects since time immemorial. They have been extensively used in churches, temples, mosques and palaces to get the aristocratic and royal design. Even in the present scenario, most popular tourist spots make use of Onyx tiles for beautification purposes. It gives a unique identity to the structure and therefore is totally different from other tiles available in the market.
When considering the quality of these tiles, it is basically for the very same reason that they are used in places like fireplace, bar tops, walls etc. which gives the assurance to the builder for the explicative nature. Apart from all this, onyx tiles are also used for cladding, counter tops, exterior, interior, table tops. Onyx tiles come in a fantastic array of colours like dark green onyx, green onyx, light green onyx, white onyx, multi green onyx, red onyx, brown/golden onyx.
You can also tailor-make your tiles by combining the honed or polished marvel tiles which increases the beauty manifold. However, it is fragile and delicate in nature and you have to be cautious about things like cleaners, ketchup, lemons, alcohols, heavy playing things of the children etc. Further, its acidic content also harms the surface of the tiles.
Onyx tiles come in a range of unique patterns that makes it one of the most widely used tiles all over the world. These stunning tiles give a three dimensional layout after installing them in a proper way. If there is a back light where these tiles have been placed, they would shine in a great manner. This is the paramount reason for it being used in places like bar and restaurants. Lehman Joseph well known writer, focusses on Onyx tiles, Granite tiles, Marble tiles, Natural stone and Slate tiles through his writre-ups and also gives advices on installing and cleaning kitchen worktops. About the Author:
Lehman Joseph well known writer, focusses on Onyx tiles, Granite tiles, Marble tiles, Natural stone and Slate tiles through his writre-ups and also gives advices on installing and cleaning kitchen worktops.
