Why do installation costs vary depending on the material that is being installed?
Porcelain and ceramic tiles do not require any extra steps in installation. Natural Stone will require a wet saw for all cuts. Since the sizes and the thicknesses of natural stone vary greatly, extra caution is taken to level the floor during installation. Almost twice as much grout is needed for natural stone than man- made ceramics, thus taking longer to finish the job. Once the grout is completely dry, sealing of the stone is required. For these reasons, natural stone labour will always be more than ceramics.
