THE "OTHER STONES" RANGE

Limestone

Limestones are sedimentary rocks that are formed at the bottoms of lakes and seas, as silt and organic matter settle to the bottom. Some of those used by us were formed over 180 million years old. They frequently contain plants and marine shells or skeletons, which are preserved as fossils and serve as a guide to the age of the stone.

Limestone can be very hard and is generally used for cladding and flooring. These soft beiges and tans, either polished or honed, are not always appropriate for Kitchen work surfaces when durability and low maintenance are required, but increasingly they provide the option for a worn and well used kitchen where a more informal effect is desired.

Travertine

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot-springs. It is a hard but holey white to beige and sometimes brown rock. Those looking for a worktop or vanity unit with a difference should consider this material but remember that it has the same limitations as limestone.

Basalt

Basalt is a hard, dense volcanic rock, usually grey to black in colour. It makes a good and unusual alternative to granite.

Sandstone

Sandstone, like limestone, is a sedimentary rock but composed mainly of sand-sized minerals, most commonly quartz and feldspar. Often grey to yellow or brown in colour, the harder sandstones can also be used for worktops and work best when properly sealed.

You may also want to view our other ranges: MARBLE | GRANITE | QUARTZITE

• Almeria (Limestone) Almeria (Limestone)
• Guido Blue (Limestone) Guido Blue (Limestone)
• Italian Basalt Italian Basalt
• Old Gold (Limestone) Old Gold (Limestone)
• Pietra Serena (Sandstone) Pietra Serena (Sandstone)
• Sofia (Limestone) Sofia (Limestone)
• Travertine Noce Travertine Noce
• Travertino Bianco Travertino Bianco
• Azul Cascais (Limestone) Azul Cascais (Limestone)
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