Why Stone Carpet Flooring Is A Great Choice For Indoor Spaces Too

While stone carpet flooring, also known as resin stone gravel, may be the best choice for outdoor driveways, patios, and walkways, this choice is also ideal for indoor spaces, too. The beauty of natural stone and the durability of this flooring make it a great alternative to carpet, tile, or wood floors. Stone carpets provide benefits like durability, ease of maintenance, and better indoor air quality. They are also considered easy to install and can be cheaper than other options.

A stone carpet is a seamless flooring solution made from small stones that are bound together with a strong, durable binder. This flooring is suitable for homes in virtually all design styles, as it's available in a wide variety of colors and types of stone, including quartz, marble, or granite. The stone can be found in everything from natural shades of white, beige, tan, brown, blue, and gray to stone dyed in a wide range of colors, such as more vibrant shades of blue, red, green, orange, yellow, and pink. You can also get creative with the placement to create a stunning effect, like using two colors to create an interesting pattern.

Stone carpet flooring offers aesthetic and practical benefits. The natural stone material is long-lasting and durable enough to withstand indoor and outdoor use. This type of flooring is scratch-resistant, wear and tear resistant, and holds up to heavy foot traffic.

Natural stone carpet also offers benefits for your health and home's air. Traditional carpet contains volatile organic chemicals and traps dust, dirt, and pet dander, which can aggravate allergies and asthma symptoms. Replacing carpeting with natural materials, such as stone, minimizes exposure to toxic chemicals found in carpeting, reduces allergens in your home, and improves indoor air quality.

This low-maintenance flooring is easy to keep clean, and sealing the stone carpet can help make cleaning even easier. You can keep your stone carpet clean with regular sweeping and vacuuming to remove dirt, dust, and debris. For deeper cleaning, a microfiber cloth or mop can be used with a gentle, non-acidic cleaner. Check with the manufacturer about products and cleaners that are safe for stone floors.

Stone carpet is versatile and suitable for many indoor living spaces. This type of flooring can be used throughout the home, including in living rooms and to accent stairs. Because it is easy to clean and dries quickly, it works well in areas of the home where wetness can be a problem, such as bathrooms and kitchens.

This type of flooring is a cost-effective alternative to carpet and tile. As with all types of flooring, the total cost of your new floor will vary depending on the type of stone you choose and the size of the room. Stone carpet costs between $3 and $7 per square foot for materials and labor. To compare, carpeting runs about $3 to $11 per square foot, and tile can cost from $15 to $20 per square foot.

While natural stone tiles are not the easiest flooring to install, stone carpet generally has an easier installation process. It's fairly straightforward and can be handled by a professional installer or a DIYer. The first step is to remove the old flooring and prepare the substrate with a primer (or you can sometimes install it over the existing floor). The stone aggregate must be mixed with a binder and applied immediately after mixing. Smooth the stone mixture with a trowel and let it cure before applying a sealer to create a waterproof surface that is easy to clean and maintain.