Whether you are carrying out a renovation project, or you’re planning to build your dream home, if you want to create a look that is truly unique, using reclaimed Yorkstone flags for your indoor flooring could be perfect.
 
Here are some reasons to consider flagstones for your indoor flooring:
 
Because they are made of an aged natural material, when you opt for reclaimed, no two flagstones will look exactly the same. Being exposed to the elements will create a different impression on each individual stone. And when you choose flags that are different in tone and size for your floors, they will create a truly unique and visually interesting design that suits both country style and modern homes alike.
 
Reclaimed Yorkstone flags are already aged, and their appearance will only improve with time, meaning you don’t need to worry about changing your flooring again. In their natural state they will give your kitchen or hall floor a rustic feel and ensure that the room is unique. However if you like the feel of sandstone, but want a little more control over the colour of the flags, it is possible to stain them to give a more uniform appearance, to make them look even older or just to match a particular interior design scheme.
 
Flagstones can help keep a room at a consistent temperature. They are typically cool to the touch, so they keep temperatures down during the summer, but they also conduct heat well. If you have underfloor heating in your kitchen or bathroom, Yorkshire stone flags will keep your floors comfortable and warm, even on colder days. In fact, the modern world has finally realised what the Romans discovered over two thousand years ago that underfloor heating is one of the most comfortable and effective methods of keeping a home at the right temperature. Reclaimed Yorkstone flags work perfectly with underfloor heating.
 
Yorkshire stone is incredibly hardwearing and can last for hundreds of years. This makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. If you also use reclaimed flagstones for your patio or garden path, it can create a beautiful, seamless transition between your living space and garden and invite the outside in.
 
It is far harder to damage a natural sandstone floor than one with a wooden, tiled or laminated surface, as the stone’s natural properties make it ultra-durable. Once laid, you can be certain a Yorkshire stone floor will outlive you and a couple of future generations. It is also easy to clean, with nothing more than an occasional going over with a broom or mop required to keep it looking good. You can seal the flags to guard against stains if you wish, although some homeowners view markings as a natural part of the ageing process that enhances the floor’s appearance.
 
Reclaimed natural stone flags, like almost all reclaimed materials, are a significantly more environmentally-friendly choice. In fact, reusing materials is the greenest option of all, as there is no new manufacturing or recycling process to consume energy and produce carbon emissions. The only emissions come from transporting the flagstones the relatively short journey from the reclamation yard to your home.
 
Abacus Stone Sales are a leading supplier of high quality, reclaimed Yorkshire stone. All our stone is locally sourced from around Holmfirth, 'Last of the Summer Wine' country, where the best Yorkstone in the world was quarried for centuries. Abacus Stone Sales are also Salvo members, following the Salvo Code which gives customers greater confidence they are buying from a dealer they can trust. With over thirty years experience we understand the complexities of renovating and building properties with character. This allows us to find the best products to suit the style, scope and budget of your development, as well as providing project-specific advice. Deliveries are available UK and Worldwide.
 
Image one flags: Cathedral Grade Yorkstone flags, smoothies. They are of the very highest quality from paths and walkways and have been walked on for over one hundred and fifty years to get a lovely smooth patina. Image two and three are Yorkshire Stone Flags, Grade A, removed from residential properties, none of these flags have been removed from old mills or any other industrial sites so no have oil stains. All our paving can be gauged down i.e. cut down to 40mm for use with under floor heating.
 
Find below a link to the Salvo News handy hints about buying and reusing old reclaimed salvaged and antique flagstones, setts and floor tiles by Thornton Kay.