With a solid return on investment and increase in comfort and convenience, bathroom upgrades are one of the most beneficial renovations you can make in your home. Adding high-quality natural stone to your hot tub surround will add even more value and luxury. The top benefit of a stone Jacuzzi surround is that you don’t have to worry about any grout lines to clean over time.
With tile, as you may already know, you have to periodically clean mildew out of the grout. Stone slabs come in large pieces, which means there is no grout to deal with. And you simply can’t get any better in terms of the beauty and durability of a polished stone surface. Looking to add a dash of magic to your bathing routine? Want to increase your property value? It’s a no-brainer to add natural stone. Your stone fabricator in Metro Boston can help guide you, but here is a look at some of the top natural stones for hot tub surrounds.
Granite
Granite is a durable stone that is not as susceptible to acids or oils like other stones such as marble. It has a seal coating on the surface to prevent water and soap scum from penetrating it. Available in many varieties and colors, granite comes in large slabs, which means there are little to no seams. Go with a darker color if you already have lots of natural light in your bathroom. Choose a lighter shade if you’re tight on space, as it makes spaces look and feel larger.
Marble
The majestic look of marble cannot be beat, thanks to its veins and swirls of color coupled with a cool glossy surface. Marble can turn your bathroom oasis into a palace, with no worry of cleaning tile grout lines. You do have to do a little bit of maintenance though, as marble is susceptible to penetration by acids and oils. Take caution when choosing body and hair products.
Acids will etch the marble, and oils will stain it. When first installed, your marble will be sealed, but it’s up to you to reseal it periodically to prevent water penetration. Wipe it down with a squeegee after every use to get the soap scum and water spots off.
Quartz
Quartz, unlike other stones, doesn’t arrive in one large slab of stone. Instead, it’s crushed and mixed with a special resin, which is then poured into large sheets. An extremely durable stone, quartz is every bit as hard as granite. This man-made stone comes in virtually any color and can mimic the appearance of granite and marble at a lower cost. It’s dense, and therefore can keep water out, which is ideal for stone hot tub surrounds.
With so many natural stones to choose from, you shouldn’t have any problem selecting one to beautifully complement your hot tub surround!
Contact Granite Guy
Need more guidance as to the best natural stone for your hot tub surround? Contact us at 508-460-7900 and speak with one of our Metro Boston fabricators.