Natural stone tiles are a timeless classic for high-quality construction projects. They combine elegant design with extremely high load-bearing capacity - ideal for heavily frequented indoor and outdoor areas and for rooms with high humidity. But which type of natural stone is best suited? And how do marble, granite, travertine or onyx react to moisture and water?

At Uniiqo Naturstein, we produce natural stone tiles in Berlin from high-quality materials - perfectly suited to living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and commercial and high-traffic areas.

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Natural stone tiles: Composition, properties and reaction to moisture

Marble tiles - elegance for interiors

Marble is created by the transformation of limestone and consists mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Its smooth surface gives floors and walls a luxurious appearance. However, marble is sensitive to moisture, as water and acidic substances can attack the surface.

Advantages: Timelessly beautiful, fine grain

Disadvantages: Sensitive to moisture without impregnation

Recommended for: Bathrooms, living areas, walls

Granite tiles - Robust and water-resistant

Granite is a magmatic deep rock that is extremely hard and resistant due to its dense structure and high quartz content. Granite hardly absorbs any water and is therefore ideal for wet areas and outdoor use.

Advantages: Extremely hard, scratch and water resistant

Recommended for: Kitchens, bathrooms, entrance areas, terraces

Travertine - Mediterranean charm for outdoor areas

Travertine is a calcareous sedimentary rock with a characteristic pore structure. Despite its open pores, travertine is particularly popular for outdoor use due to its natural slip resistance and heat resistance - for example on terraces or as pool surrounds.

Why is travertine so popular for outdoor use?

The open-pored structure ensures a pleasant feel and natural slip resistance, even when wet. Thanks to the filled and polished travertine slabs in our range, travertine also protects against water absorption and is frost-proof.

Advantages: Naturally slip-resistant, reflects sunlight, stays cool

Recommended for: Terraces, pool surrounds, outdoor areas

Onyx - The luxurious natural stone for exclusive accents

Onyx is a fine, partially translucent stone with unique color gradients. Due to its chemical composition, onyx is not suitable for permanent moisture or wetness, but is perfect as a visual highlight.

Advantages: Unique grain, translucent

Disadvantages: Sensitive to water and scratches

Recommended for: Wall cladding, design elements, tables

Which natural stone tiles are suitable for damp areas and outdoor use?

- Granite tiles: best choice for damp and wet conditions, very robust

- Travertine: ideal for outdoor areas and pool surrounds, also frost-resistant if treated correctly

- Marble: visually elegant, sensitive when wet - impregnation recommended

- Onyx: for exclusive indoor areas, no exposure to moisture

Outdoor staircase granite - Verde Picasso

2 cm thick natural stone tiles - quality from Berlin

In our Berlin production facility, we process all types of natural stone into 2 cm thick tiles - ideal for durable, resilient floors and walls. Our tiles are perfect for:

✅ Bathrooms and wellness areas

✅ Living spaces with exclusive aspirations

✅Terraces and outdoor facilities

✅ Hotels, restaurants and commercial spaces

Natural stone tile types at Uniiqo Naturstein:

- Large format tiles

- Slip-resistant surfaces for wet areas

- Custom-made products for individual projects

- Finishes and fillers for outdoor areas

Conclusion: Natural stone tiles - durable, sustainable and versatile

Whether marble, granite, travertine or onyx - each type of stone has special properties for different areas of application. Granite and travertine in particular are ideal for outdoor areas or wet rooms.

At Uniiqo Naturstein Berlin, we advise you personally and manufacture your natural stone tiles - robust, durable and always unique.

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