Why Natural Stone Belongs in Arizona Homes
- Cool underfoot: like porcelain, stone conducts heat away from your feet during 100+ degree summers.
- UV-proof color: stone's color runs through the material, so sun through big desert windows won't fade it.
- Desert palette: travertine's creams, golds, and walnut tones naturally match Southwest, Tuscan, and modern-desert design.
- Longevity: a properly installed and sealed stone floor is a decades-long surface, not a 10-year one.
A marble floor in a luxury Phoenix walk-in closet, natural stone as a design statement.
The Natural Stones RDC Installs
| Stone | Character | Best Use in Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Travertine | Matte, porous, warm earth tones | Whole-home floors, patios, pool surrounds |
| Marble | Dense, veined, formal and polished | Primary suites, closets, statement bathrooms |
| Natural stone tile (slate, limestone) | Textured, varied, organic | Entries, fireplace surrounds, accent floors |
Stacked natural stone on a Phoenix fireplace surround, stone works on walls, too.
What Natural Stone Flooring Costs
- Natural stone tile flooring typically runs $5–$12 per square foot installed in the Phoenix area, with stone grade, tile size, and slab preparation setting where a project lands in that range.
- Marble and premium-grade travertine sit at the top of the range; standard tumbled travertine sits mid-range.
- Sealing at installation is included in RDC's scope, not an add-on surprise.
Please note: these are typical ranges. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on your specific project, materials, and scope, confirmed in your free written estimate.
Sealing: The Step That Protects the Investment
Travertine and marble are porous stones, so they need sealing at installation and periodic resealing over the years. Unsealed stone absorbs spills and stains; sealed stone wipes clean. RDC seals every natural stone floor it installs as standard practice, and Phoenix's hard water, 12 to 17 grains per gallon per the City of Phoenix Water Services Department, makes proper sealing around wet areas even more important here than in most cities.
Outdoor living surfaces by a Phoenix pool, RDC installs the tile and stone surfaces (not the pool itself).
Indoors and Out, One Installer
Tumbled travertine stays cooler underfoot than concrete around pools and patios, which is why it's everywhere in Valley backyards. RDC installs natural stone and outdoor-rated tile on patios, outdoor kitchens, and covered outdoor living areas. To be clear about scope: RDC installs the stone and tile surfaces, it is not a pool builder or landscaper.
Compare travertine, marble, and stone-look samples at the Bell Road showroom.
Serving Natural Stone Flooring Across the Valley
RDC installs travertine and natural stone throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Buckeye, Anthem, New River, and Happy Valley. Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills estates lead the Valley in marble and premium travertine requests, while tumbled travertine patios are a staple across Scottsdale and North Phoenix.
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