When choosing the flooring for your home, you will come across several options. Many homeowners find it difficult to decide between stone and ceramic tile. There is no right or wrong answer. However, it is important to understand what each of these options will offer you and your home. Maintenance Natural stone is usually more porous than glazed ceramic tiles. Unglazed ceramic tiles are just as porous as natural stone so there is no real comparison there. Natural stone can be sealed on a regular basis to prevent water from penetrating the surface and stains from taking hold. Cleaning Glazed ceramic tiles can be cleaned using just about any type of cleaning substance since you do not need to worry about the chemicals penetrating and damaging the tile. Natural stone can suffer damage if acidic solutions are used as well as abrasives. Special stone cleaning solutions should be used to