I have tumbled travertine (basically a form of marble) in the master bedroom and a marble mosaic in the master bath. It is higher maintenance. It stains and it wears differently in different areas. I am not doing natural stone in my new home. There are some fantastic tiles now that mimic all the stones, and a good quality porcelain tile will be very durable. Some ceramic wall tiles are "weaker" but I have had excellent luck with porcelain tile. Granite floors. Sure. But as people have said they also require maintenance like periodic sealing etc. In a house that size you don't want a different kind of floor in every room. I would stick to one or perhaps two types of floor tile in the main rooms. You can get away with additional types on walls in the bathrooms but I would keep the floors consistent. As far as cost goes, there is a very broad range of tiles and stones. In my shopping I have found some very good high quality floor tiles for reasonable prices. Stone has priced out higher...at least the ones I have looked at. Good luck!

Flooring materials can be different and you cannot use the same cleaning material for all,and of course, it always depends on the use of them.Although,you can clean the tile,marble or any surfaces by yourself but its recommended to consult the expertise of floor cleaning service provider because they are professional in that services.Along with the regular swabbing and sweeping,one also undertakes additional functions to ensure optimal cleaning.This includes waxing, burnishing,stripping,buffing,and scrubbing.Our friendly staffs provide High-speed polishing that will give your floors a professional shine.

if you kitchen is seperate and isn't attached to the living area then you have the liberty to choose tiles according to you kitchen decor or your liking or if not then you may choose something similar to the texture of marble and tiles are nice and does not requires any polishing on it.have a nice day

Whenever one mentions porcelain tiles, terms like durability, long-lasting, easy to clean, and low maintainability follow. What people generally don’t realize is that porcelain tiles are also the most stylish bunch of tiles available in the market. So if you’re planning to create a design concept for a particular setup or an overall decor, you should try and explore the ever-expanding world of porcelain tiles. Create the classic look No designer catalog is complete without a design called “The Classic” and the same is the case with porcelain tiles. When we talk about classic tiles here, most of us would picture a decor consisting of marble tiles. The marble look is an age-old look that, well, never gets old. It is the definition of classic as it oozes luxury and class. So, if you plan to add that dash of luxury to your decor, marble look tiles are the best solution. Marble look tiles in porcelain type bring you the look and durability of marble, and added features of a porcelain tile. It will bring you the best of both worlds and you won’t have to bear the cost of marble either. While you’re on the lookout, do check out the collection at Orientbell. At Orientbell’s website, you will find PCG Calcutta Gold Marble, ODP Morris Beige, PCG Crystal Onyx and many other marble tile options in porcelain material. Go for minimalistic design There is a great percentage of people who like to keep it simple. No popping out patterns, no bright sparkles, just a simple minimalist look that’ll add that pinch of grace to the decor. Blenda Grey, GFT FT ODP Morris Crema, GFT BDM Zepia Beige are some of the tiles available at Orientbell that’ll provide you the look you were looking for. You can always visit the website and have a look at the porcelain tiles collection. Inch closer to nature The natural look is kind of “in” these days. People have started feeling the urge to be close to nature amid busy urban and city lives. One way to get close to nature in its true form is by incorporating natural elements in the house and office decor. Some of Orientbell’s tiling concepts will help you do just that. One of the most popular ways of giving your setup a natural look is by opting for wooden look tiles. Wooden look in porcelain tiles has been very popular lately as it gives that organic and earthy feeling, while being durable, low-maintenance and long-lasting which are the essential features of porcelain tiles. GFT ODP Aster Wood Brown, BDW Alder Brown and BDW Koa Plank Brown are some of the best examples of porcelain tiles in the wooden look that are available at Orientbell. The outdoors and indoors With extended indoor and outdoor areas among upcoming trends, porcelain tiles can be the perfect fit. Being the heavy-duty tiles that they are, they’ll be able to withstand extreme pressure and extreme climatic and weather conditions. They will also remain a stylish and trendy option for an indoor setup. With so many options to explore, porcelain tiles are sure to fulfill all your tiling needs. While you’re on the lookout for the perfect tile, do visit Ortientbell’s no-click, user-friendly website which will help you narrow down your research to as close to your perfect pick as it is possible. While you’re on the website, you should also try a couple of digitally groundbreaking features by Orientbell, TriaLook and SameLook. These features, which are basically visualizer apps, will help you be sure about the tiles that you’re looking for. TriaLook is a very advanced feature that allows you to virtually see how a particular tile will look in a certain application space. All you’ve got to do is click a picture of your application area and upload it. The feature will virtually install the tiles in your space and you can get a fair idea of how the area will look post actual application. SameLook is a feature where you can find what you’re looking for. Sometimes, the look of a tile will just click for you and you would want something similar. If that is so, just click a picture of that particular tile, using the SameLook app, and it will surf the Orientbell website for you and find the exact same tile or the closest looking tile to it. Create your own designs in porcelain tiles with the help of Orientbell. It’s surely simple and the options it will throw up are unmatched.