Natural stone is a popular choice in homes. Many people opt for natural stone in their bathrooms because it brings a sense of elegance and luxury in a place people often go to relax and unwind. Many people choose to put natural stone in their showers because of the beautiful and timeless look it brings, not to mention it will offer a great return on your investment when you decide to sell. Spectrum Stone Designs, Central Virginia’s leading fabricator of natural stone countertops, surrounds and tiles for kitchens, fireplaces and baths, shares the best natural stone options for a walk-in shower. 

Eco Outdoor says natural stone can add instant visual impact to a bathroom, specifically a shower. Granite is popular because it is very durable, and you’ll have a variety of color options to choose from. Eco Outdoor reminds us that granite is a natural stone that’s easier to maintain because it doesn’t respond to alcohol, acid, or ammonia. But just like any natural stone, it’s very important to properly seal granite to make sure it stays beautiful for ages. At Spectrum Stone Designs, we expertly install and seal your natural stone, and we are always here to answer your questions and give you input on creating your dream walk-in shower. 

House Digest agrees granite is a great option for showers, especially for wall tiles. House Digest also recommends Onyx, Quartzite, Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Sandstone, Basalt, Soapstone and Serpentine. Each of these natural stones offers different features and many come in a variety of colors. The veining, or the lines you see in natural stone, can also add to the appearance of your shower. 

Cosmos Surfaces, one of our suppliers of natural stone, suggests using marble, granite or quartzite for shower walls, Cosmos does recommend ensuring your marble shower walls are properly sealed and cleaned regularly. Because marble has a high iron content, frequent exposure to water (like in your shower) can cause discoloration if it isn’t properly sealed. No one wants their beautiful marble shower stained, so make sure to use expert installers like the ones here at Spectrum Stone Designs. Granite is more durable, but must also be properly sealed and resealed to keep the beautiful color selected in the showroom. Quartzite, one of the hardest surface materials, is a great option for showers, especially one used by children or pets. Quartzite also must be properly sealed to keep it looking new.  

Ready to step into a beautiful new, natural stone shower? Spectrum Stone Designs is here to help. Call or email us today, and we’ll have you showering in the beauty of natural stone soon.