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Color and Texture: Customizing Lavastone for Your Desig
Volcanic rock, or lavastone, is extremely durable and heat tolerant. With a layer of ceramic glaze in the color of your choice, you can turn an ordinary lavastone countertop into an elegant, permanent feature of your home. You can also use glazed lavastone in tiles on walls, floors, and furnishings. Bar counters and bathroom sinks can also be shaped from lavastone and sealed with a ceramic glaze in a wide variety of colors.
Exploring the Spectrum: Lavastone Color Variations
You can review the wide array of colors available in ceramic glazed lava stone on the website, Ranieri Lava Stone. While there, make sure to study the range of color saturation you can use for your lava stone countertops and tiles. Lavastone is extremely durable in the natural state. By adding a ceramic glaze, you can both beautify the stone and reduce the risk of staining or discoloration when in use. If you love the varied look of lava stone slabs, talk with one of the Ranieri design team about your color saturation options. You can add a solid coating of ceramic color but let the natural stone texture shine through. You can also add a varied color saturation and allow the color of the stone to come through. During this design process, you can explore what tones will come through on your specific piece of lavastone. These free consultations will allow you to choose the ideal level of color saturation and intensity for your space.
The Touch of Luxury: Textural Range of Lavastone
During volcanic eruptions, some stone is exposed to air. Some is cooled in water and some stays inside the core. As the stone cools, different textures are formed. You can choose the best texture for your needs and customize your colors to bring these different textures together. For example, you may want a smoother stone for kitchen countertops. Once you choose your color, you may want to put the same shade on the floor of your entryway. A stone with a rougher surface will be much safer when you're putting it on the floor; even wet shoes won't slide on a heavily textured floor tile. Again, you can easily review the wide textural range available in lavastone with the designers at Ranieri. These consultations are free; you are welcome to put a great deal of time into your choice and select surfaces that will suit your home for years!
Color Theory in Lavastone Customization
Lavastone can be color-customized to suit your home. What does this mean? The lavastone color customization options can be a solid shade that lets texture shine through, or it can be variegated by the combination of multiple colors. The natural shade of the stone can also shine through. When choosing your lavastone colors, it's important to review the current colors in your home. Color theory tells us that colors communicate, either by collaborating or contrasting with one another. If you love the minimalist look of a bright white, you can be certain that there is a bit of blue in that paint color. To collaborate with your white walls, you may want to choose a variegated slab finish that includes white, gray and a bit of blue. Be aware that if you choose a ceramic finish from the yellow or orange side of the color wheel, your walls may suddenly show more blue than you intend. A careful review of the permanent colors in your home, such as existing flooring or wooden trim, can help you make a lavastone color choice that will work beautifully with your existing color palette.
Textural Contrasts and Complements in Lavastone Design
Lavastone can be quite smooth or extremely porous. In its natural state, the colors include brown, black and gray. Once your lavastone has been cut and tooled, the textural contrasts can be used to great effect for beauty and safety.
Case Examples: Successful Color and Texture Combinations
You might choose to add ceramic color to striated stones. These striations are very shallow, but once color is applied, each panel or tile is quite unique. If you're considering a pool, using striated lavastone in a variety of ceramic glazes offers many unique options. Each panel will hold and display color differently. The edges and bottom of your pool will provide a surface with good grip to protect you from slips or falls. Best of all, volcanic tiles and panels will hold heat. Your pool and hot tub or spa can be made from stones of the same texture but in a variety of different colors for a striking, one of a kind finish.
Maintenance and Longevity of Colored and Textured Lavastone
Lavastone is incredibly durable. It's forged in the earth and completely recyclable. Once you choose the size of your countertop, tiles or sink, you will choose the sealant or ceramic glaze. After the sealant or glaze is applied, the stone is cured again to lock the color and top texture in place. Any surface made of lavastone is virtually indestructible. Whether you plan to update your home or need to add new countertops to your workplace, lavastone surfaces are a once and-done purchase that you can rely on for years. They stand up to a great deal of use and many cleaning products.
FAQs
How much does Lavastone cost?
Once you work with Ranieri designers to determine the span of your countertops or the number of tile you need, you'll be given an estimate for your project. Because Ranieri can customize both the size and finish of your application, prices will vary.
Who manufactures lavastone?
The earth manufactures lavastone, and Ranieri cuts slabs, cubes and tiles in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Once the slabs or cubes have been removed, they can be customized to a color and finish of your choice.
What is lava stone used for?
Lavastone is best used for surfaces that need to be extremely durable. The countertop near your cooking area needs to be ready for heat, water and rugged cleaning products. The floors in your halls and bathrooms need to tolerate a variety of foot traffic. If you're ready for a permanent product that will stand the test of time, Ranieri is ready to help you choose a lavastone that will suit your needs!
What is lava stone countertops?
Lavastone countertops can be shaped to your space and carefully joined together for a custom finish. Once they're in place, you can cook your favorites for family and loved ones without worrying about water damage, heat damage or staining.