You would say there are several options to choose from when it comes flooring... So why go for limestone? Limestone is timeless with rugged, good looks. It will add that extra charm to your old-fashioned style of living space such as lounges and study that have been adorned with old wood, country style furniture which could be the envy of everyone!
Limestone is a sedimentary, porous rock which is made up of innumerable layers of calcium carbonate that is formed from the accumulation of organic matter in shallow seas, and later on is turned to stone by millions of years of pressure. A very tough rock commonly used for limestone flooring and limestone floor tiles.
The durability of limestone cladding makes it possible to be used both in outdoor and indoor application. Limestone flooring has a natural and an eye-catching look. With intriguing visible fossil content and a wide range of patterns and colors, they look equally stunning in traditional or contemporary setting.
Limestone flooring tiles are generally found in colors such as natural shades of gold, cream, grey, brown, black, white or yellow. Limestone gets its color as a result of iron oxide, clay and many other minerals. Limestone that is processed for flooring purposes is honed, polished and brushed.
Underfoot, limestone flooring feels sound, secure and safe footing; cool to touch with a sensation of softness that belies its solid durability. Also, with the beauty and durability of limestone floor tiles, you might be satisfied for a lot of years to come giving you a nice return on your investment.
Limestone is also a sensible option for kitchen floors for those who crave for a contemporary look. Limestone has low porosity factor and will not hold moisture thus making it durable. Also, it is resistant to oils; kitchen being the source of preparing meals, the surface can get stained easily due to various cooking spills. This risk of potential stains can be averted by sealing or impregnating the surface of limestone.
Beige Limestone comes in a number of forms such as split face, bricks, and cobbled stone or in slabs. In addition to that, you can choose from a variety of limestone finishes such as:
Tumbled limestone: This gives the stone an aging finish around the edges and to the surface when it is placed in a tumbling machine. This creates an authentic, antique appearance where the stone is subtly aged through tumbling action with pebbles.
Chiseled limestone: The edges of the limestone tiles are worked to give an uneven and rustic appearance.
Dressed or hand cut: Limestone is split and left to have varied thickness.
Pillowed edges: In this the limestone edges have a soft, though almost pronounced "pillowed" edge.
Limestone is a sedimentary, porous rock which is made up of innumerable layers of calcium carbonate that is formed from the accumulation of organic matter in shallow seas, and later on is turned to stone by millions of years of pressure. A very tough rock commonly used for limestone flooring and limestone floor tiles.
The durability of limestone cladding makes it possible to be used both in outdoor and indoor application. Limestone flooring has a natural and an eye-catching look. With intriguing visible fossil content and a wide range of patterns and colors, they look equally stunning in traditional or contemporary setting.
Limestone flooring tiles are generally found in colors such as natural shades of gold, cream, grey, brown, black, white or yellow. Limestone gets its color as a result of iron oxide, clay and many other minerals. Limestone that is processed for flooring purposes is honed, polished and brushed.
Underfoot, limestone flooring feels sound, secure and safe footing; cool to touch with a sensation of softness that belies its solid durability. Also, with the beauty and durability of limestone floor tiles, you might be satisfied for a lot of years to come giving you a nice return on your investment.
Limestone is also a sensible option for kitchen floors for those who crave for a contemporary look. Limestone has low porosity factor and will not hold moisture thus making it durable. Also, it is resistant to oils; kitchen being the source of preparing meals, the surface can get stained easily due to various cooking spills. This risk of potential stains can be averted by sealing or impregnating the surface of limestone.
Beige Limestone comes in a number of forms such as split face, bricks, and cobbled stone or in slabs. In addition to that, you can choose from a variety of limestone finishes such as:
Tumbled limestone: This gives the stone an aging finish around the edges and to the surface when it is placed in a tumbling machine. This creates an authentic, antique appearance where the stone is subtly aged through tumbling action with pebbles.
Chiseled limestone: The edges of the limestone tiles are worked to give an uneven and rustic appearance.
Dressed or hand cut: Limestone is split and left to have varied thickness.
Pillowed edges: In this the limestone edges have a soft, though almost pronounced "pillowed" edge.
