High Fashion hits the floor and wall with Imperial Tile & Stone Basalt Lava Stone Collection. From the subtle smoothness of leather to the gleaming glam of Concrete, Basalt Lava Stone Collection

Basalt tile Antique Flamed

tiles and Mosaics capture the sensuous beauty of these modern textures with amazing authenticity.

The manufacturer’s literature will explain if the adhesive product is suitable for interiors and/or exteriors, as well as walls and floors. Most thinset mortars (multipurpose and polymer modified thinsets) are adequate for installing natural stones.

A cement-based adhesive is generally suitable on masonry substrates where no movement is anticipated. Where slight movement could occur through thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement adhesive should be used as a minimum.

A bonding agent is always recommended for larger heavier stones.It is very important that each stone is embedded in the adhesive. To make sure there is 100% coverage you can tap the stones into the adhesive with a rubber mallet.
GROUTING
We do not recommend grouting due to the butt-joint installation method for basalt tiles.
Sealants
To prevent possible staining and discoloration, we recommend sealing all basalt tiles both BEFORE and AFTER installation. A range of looks, colors and gloss can be achieved through the use of various sealers. Whenever using sealants and acids, please ensure that you follow the manufacturer’s recommended method of application.

BEFORE applying sealant, wash the tiles and let dry for 24–48 hours. This will ensure that moisture is not present under the surface of the tile. Failure to allow tiles to dry completely before application will result in permanent discolorations. We recommend testing all sealants on a single tile before application. There are various products available on the market. However, we recommend contacting your nearest tile supplier for the most appropriate sealer for your application.
Care & Cleaning
The Basalt Tile Collection can be cleaned with a neutral mild detergent, or a PH neutral cleaner specifically for natural stones. All natural stones are porous and have different levels of water absorption and therefore staining may occur in different degrees if the stone is left unsealed. Consequently, any spills should be cleaned quickly to lessen the degree of the stain. For tiles in high traffic areas keep surfaces clean from abrasive dirt. Do not use abrasive cleaners, powders, scouring pads, steel wool or sandpaper. Do not let soap, bleach or other cleaning solutions set on the surface.

Basalt also known as Lava Rock is a common mafic extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually gray to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. It may be porphyritic containing larger crystals in a fine matrix, or vesicular, or frothy scoria. Unweathered basalt is black or gray.

On Earth, most basalt lava rock magmas have formed by decompression melting of the mantle. Basalt has also formed on Earth’s Moon, Mars, Venus, and even on the asteroid Vesta. Source rocks for the partial melts probably include both peridotite and pyroxenite The crustal portions of oceanic tectonic plates are composed predominantly of basalt, produced from upwelling mantle below ocean ridges.

The term basalt is at times applied to shallow intrusive rocks with a composition typical of basalt, but rocks of this composition with a phaneritic (coarse) groundmass are generally referred to as dolerite (also called diabase) or gabbro

This material can be used for commercial or residential applications as well as interior and exterior use.

Available in Tile, Slabs, Mosaics and cut to size custom orders.

Imperial Tile & Stone carries this stone in stock in many finishes.

Flamed basalt tile, Honed basalt tile, and many different mosaics.