Tuesday, September 18, 2007
On the Rocks
Putting Pebbles Underfoot
Quick—what’s the latest variation on stone floors? It’s pebblestone, a mix of natural rock and epoxy that originally for outdoor use, is increasingly found indoors.
Washed pebbles of varying sizes and colors are mixed with epoxy and installed in a layer between 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch thick. Borders and designs are easy to accommodate. Installed in one continuous sheet, it creates a large, seamless area. Pebblestone can be laid over expansion joints and cracks because its elasticity allows for expansion.
The real surprise is the price—it’s less expensive than many other hard surfaces such as flagstone or tile. Installation is just over $5 a square foot. And a Pebblestone floor can be laid quickly—a 3,000 square foot space can be completed in about two days.
Two regional sources for pebblestone are Pebblestone and Mountainstone.
Posted by editor at 08:35 AM under architecture & construction • flooring, tile & stone
