2. Stone paving

2.1 Natural stone paving

There are many different types of natural stone tiles. Tiles are cut directly from natural rock. The stones used range from limestone, such as travertine, to the noblest stones, such as marble or granite.

The main advantages of this type of tile are that it withstands virtually any test, requires no specific maintenance, and offers great freedom of design thanks to its wide range of formats.

The main distinctions are :

• square and rectangular tiles, for straight, staggered or diagonal joints;

• Roman opus, which is a modular layout combining various square and rectangular formats; it is suitable for all styles and types of natural stone, from granite...