about stone

Stone comes in many different types, some of which lend themselves better to certain uses than others. It can also be given different surface finishes from a high polish to a rough sandblast for added grip. We take you through some of the characteristics of the major types of stone, and the most-frequently used finishes below to help you choose the one that will work best for you, and include a section on caring for your stone.

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stone types

Different types of stone lend themselves to different uses. For example, granite is ideally suited to kitchen worktops due to its strength and low porosity, whilst limestone makes excellent floor tiles. It is vital to get the right advice to ensure that your investment in stone is a wise one.

care and maintenance

Here you will find care instructions for some of the most popular types of stone, including well-known brands of quartz and sintered stone.

stone finishes

There are many different ways of dressing the surface of natural stone, and the various effects are known as finishes. Read what the terms mean in this section.