Riverstone Pebble Tiles

Riverstone Pebble Tiles is a composite material made up of marble pebbles or pieces of natural stone in different sizes, bound together with a transparent white or coloured resin.

Manufacture

The material is made by adding resin to marble or stone pebbles laid down on a moulding measuring 83cm x 223cm.One side is polished and the other side is cut.As a result, the polished side becomes slightly undulating, where the resin is lower than the pebbles that come to the surface. This characteristic makes Riverstone an aesthetically pleasant floor and wall covering and substantially improves its functionality and resistance to abrasion.

The surface of the stones is completely free of paints or resins and it is treated with a waxy water-repellent that protects the material from stains and makes it easy to maintain.

Properties

Riverstone has technical characteristic similar to those of marble and should be treated like marble when cutting, drilling or polishing it. However it can be purchased as slabs or tiles in a variety of different sizes.

Uses

Natural stones absorb very little liquid and the resin is virtually impervious to liquids therefore Riverstone is suitable for any kind of wall and floor covering (including heated flooring) as well as kitchen worktops.

Although Riverstone is an extremely versatile material its peculiar look and its high cost makes it an exclusive yet sought after material by architect and designers alike.