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Bathroom Focal Point (PIP)
I really like the stone on the left wall:
Here's the image link, if you want to see a bigger image: http://www.realstonesystems.com/images/rs_press_bg.jpg
I'm considering to use it as the focal point in our bathroom and put in on the back wall of our shower. My concern is, there's a bench along the back wall (back of the bench would be this stone). Is a stone like that going to make the bench unusable/unsafe because of the unevenness and sharp edges? Do you think it's a bad idea?
Also, I asked in my
other thread about coefficient of friction. Is it a no-no to use
semi-polished porcelain tiles in kitchens/bathrooms regardless of COF?
Re: Bathroom Focal Point (PIP)
We have that stone in lighter color around fireplace. I agree it will be impossible to clean - likely to hold mold etc. I wouldn't put it in a shower. Sorry.
We did polished rocks/stoned inset in concrete on our shower floor and again as an accent on one end of tub with tv built in. It's sealed and looked lovely but when you work with uneven stones that seem very porous it will be harder if not impossible to seal not to mention be uncomfortable to sit on.
We have that stone in lighter color around fireplace. I agree it will be impossible to clean - likely to hold mold etc. I wouldn't put it in a shower. Sorry.
We did polished rocks/stoned inset in grout on our shower floor and again as an accent on one end of tub with tv built in. It's sealed and looked lovely but when you work with uneven stones that seem very porous it will be harder if not impossible to seal not to mention be uncomfortable to sit on.
Thanks for the input. The designer at the tile place said the tile setter would need to fill the gaps with grout then seal it. The stone in the picture is travertine. There's also another one that looks like it (different height/depth/length) but the pieces are smaller and are made of polished marble. I'll order a sample and see if they may work.
There's also the interlace marble mosaic, but I'm not crazy about it.