Maurizio, We are building our first new house. The master bath will have a steam shower. I am concerned that the steam will ruin the stone surface. We were thinking of marbel but at this stage of construction we can sue whatever we want. What would be you suggestion? Also, we are tiling the kitchen and a roofed veranda. We were considering tumbled marble or travertine? Do you have a suggestuon here. P.S. we have two dogs one of which sometimes has accidents. I can use any kind of stone but I love the dog - she stays! Thanks.