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Our Stone

Our hand picked collection of stone has been sourced from quarries with a rich history. From the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Al Tor in Egypt to the Lushan National Park in China, our range takes inspiration from the surrounding cultural landscape. Each natural stone has a unique story to tell, which will give your project an authentic character that synthetic materials can’t match.

Our Stone Types

Al Tor
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Al Tor (Aged)

Al Tor Aged is a warm, fawn coloured limestone, full of character, with quartz veins and numerous dark fossils. The ageing process creates a soft, aged edge with a smooth surface which is easy to maintain.

STONE DETAIL

Al Tor is a hard-wearing limestone which can be used in commercial and residential projects. With low porosity and good frost resistance, Al Tor can be used to create a seamless transition when used inside and out and is suitable for use with underfloor heating. Swimming pool copings and step treads are also available.

HISTORY

Al Tor is quarried in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, where local stone has been used in the construction of Monasteries and Churches since biblical times.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.

Al Tor (Suede)

Al Tor Suede is a pale, warm beige limestone with quartz veins and numerous light grey fossils. The suede finish produces a soft, subtly textured, square edged stone.

STONE DETAIL

Al Tor Suede is a robust limestone that can be used for interior and exterior installations in commercial and residential projects. It is resistant to frost, with excellent slip resistance, and can be used in swimming pools, for step treads and swimming pool copings. The subtle texture of the stone is easily cleaned and is ideally suited for use with under floor heating.

HISTORY

Al Tor is quarried in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, where local stone has been used in the construction of Monasteries and Churches since biblical times.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Balbek
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Balbek (Aged)

Balbek Aged is a cream coloured limestone with shade variations from soft sand to warm oatmeal. In each stone delicate pale fossils and a worn texture add to the unique appearance. The ageing process provides a subtle worn edge and an optimum slip resistant surface which is easily cleaned.

STONE DETAIL

Balbek Aged is a very robust and resilient limestone. It is suitable for use in swimming pools and external projects; pool copings and step treads are also available in this range. The surface of the stone is effortless to maintain and can be used with under floor heating, allowing the same finish to be used both inside and out. This hard-wearing stone is suitable for domestic and commercial installations.

HISTORY

Balbek is quarried in Northern Lebanon, where stone has been used in construction for thousands of years, including the Temple of Bacchus, one of the grandest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.

Balbek (Worn)

Balbek Worn limestone has a range of creamy colours, from soft sand to warm oatmeal. Delicate fossils and occasional lightly open texture add to its unique appearance. The worn finish creates a subtle surface texture whilst being smooth enough to be easily maintained.

STONE DETAIL

Balbek Worn is an extremely hard wearing stone that is suitable for commercial and domestic applications. With low porosity and good slip resistance it can be used in swimming pools and in any exterior landscaping design project. Balbek Worn is easily cleaned and is suitable for use with under floor heating, with step treads completing the range.

HISTORY

Balbek is quarried in Northern Lebanon, where stone has been used in construction for thousands of years, including the Temple of Bacchus, one of the grandest and best preserved Roman temple ruins.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Bargello
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Bargello (Linen)

Bargello Linen is a mid-grey sandstone with small dark grey particles giving it a unique appearance with minimal colour variation. The matte finish reveals mica particles which reflect light and produces a smooth, lightly textured surface and with a square edge. It has good slip resistance and is easy to maintain.

STONE DETAIL

Bargello Linen is a solid and robust sandstone that can be used in residential and commercial applications. Bargello is easily cleaned, compatible with under floor heating and can be used in both interior and landscaping projects; allowing a subtle transition from inside to out to be created.

HISTORY

Bargello is quarried in the Tuscan region of Italy and has been used for centuries to construct some of the finest buildings in Central Italy, including the Bargello National Museum.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Goreme
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Goreme (Aged)

Goreme Aged is a varied, warm beige limestone with soft autumnal shades, intricate calcite veins and numerous small fossils. The ageing process produces a lightly worn surface, with some open areas and a subtle worn edge.

STONE DETAIL

Goreme Aged is a dense limestone with low porosity and good frost resistance, making it suitable for use in interior and exterior projects including swimming pools. By using Goreme Aged you can create a seamless transition from the inside to the outside. Goreme has excellent slip resistance, is easily cleaned, and it is suitable for use with under floor heating.

HISTORY

Goreme Limestone is quarried in central Turkey, where numerous churches and chapels have been carved into the rock faces, dating back to the 9th Century.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Lushan
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Lushan (Hammered Satin)

Lushan Hammered Satin is a very hard and fine grained dark grey granite. The surface is produced by water jet which exposes a crystalline surface with light reflective qualities whilst maintaining a square edge.

STONE DETAIL

Lushan Hammered Satin is an extremely hard wearing stone which is suitable for use in landscaping and interior design projects. With good slip resistance, low porosity and excellent frost resistance, it is also suitable for use in swimming pool projects. Compatible with under floor heating and easily maintained, Lushan can be used to create a seamless transition from the inside to the outside. Swimming pool copings, block steps and step treads complete the range

HISTORY

Lushan is quarried in central China where temples are built on sacred mountains. Over 200 historic temples and ancient defences have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Malkata
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Malkata (Aged)

Malkata Aged is a mid grey limestone, with some shade variation and numerous small dark fossils, white crystalline patches and occasional warm veins. The ageing process provides a subtle textured surface with a lightly worn edge to produce a unique stone with good slip resistance.

STONE DETAIL

Malkata Aged is a compact, frost resilient limestone that can be used in commercial and residential projects, both inside and out. This easily cleaned and robust stone is suitable for use with under floor heating and can be used to create stunning inside/outside spaces.

HISTORY

Malkata is quarried in Upper Egypt, where local stone has been used in the construction of buildings for centuries including the Ancient Palace of Malkata which has been dated back to the 16th Century BC.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.

Malkata (Satin)

Malkata Satin is warm grey limestone with some shade variation, and numerous small dark fossils, white crystalline patches and occasional warm veins. The satin finishing process provides a subtle, burnished surface with a lightly worn edge, producing a unique stone with good slip resistance.

STONE DETAIL

Malkata Satin limestone is a dense limestone which is easily maintained and is compatible with underfloor heating. With low porosity and good frost resistance, Malkata can be used to create a subtle transition from inside to out. This hard wearing stone can be used in residential and commercial projects, in both interior and exterior applications.

HISTORY

Malkata is quarried in Upper Egypt, where local stone has been used in the construction of buildings for centuries and the Ancient Palace of Malkata which has been dated back to the 16th Century BC.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Marmure
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Marmure (Suede)

Marmure Suede is a pale grey travertine with an open texture and occasional small dark fossils. Travertine is formed in natural pools and the rising bubbles have given the stone a wonderfully unique character. The suede finishes produces an aged surface with a square edge and good slip resistance which is easily maintained.

STONE DETAIL

Marmure Suede travertine is an extremely hard-wearing stone that can be used in commercial and residential projects. Marmure can be used to create a seamless transition when used inside and out, and can be used with under floor heating. Swimming pool copings are also available.

HISTORY

Marmure Suede Travertine is quarried in Southern Turkey, where local stone has been used to construct buildings and monuments for millennia, including Marmure Castle which dates back to the fourth century.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Sapa
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Sapa (Aged)

Sapa Aged is a dark blue-grey limestone with numerous white shell fossils, calcite veins and small dark grey flecks. The ageing process produces a unique stone with a smooth surface and a subtly aged edge. It has good slip resistance and is easy to maintain.

STONE DETAIL

Sapa Aged is a very hard-wearing limestone and can be used in commercial and residential projects. With low porosity and good frost resistance, Sapa Aged can be used to create a seamless transition when used inside and out, and is suitable for use with under floor heating. Step treads and swimming pool copings are also available.

HISTORY

Sapa is quarried in Northern Vietnam where mysterious ancient carved stones date back nearly 2000 years and the area is on the short list for UNESCO World Heritage status.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.

Sapa (Suede)

Sapa Suede limestone is a soft blue-grey limestone with subtle colour variation. The suede finish produces a lightly textured surface with a square cut edge.

STONE DETAIL

Sapa Suede limestone is a hard-wearing stone with good frost resistance and excellent slip resistant properties. This compact stone is suitable for use in internal, external and swimming pools applications, in both residential and commercial projects. Sapa Suede is compatible with under floor heating, is easily maintained and can be used to create a subtle transition from inside to out. Swimming pool copings and step treads complete the range.

HISTORY

Sapa is quarried in Northern Vietnam where mysterious ancient carved stones date back nearly 2000 years and the area is on the shortlist for UNESCO World Heritage status.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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Taishan
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Taishan (Calico)

Taishan Calico is a brown/grey limestone with subtle flecks of fossils. Taishan Calico has an abundance of small spherical ooids which gives the stone a distinctive reptilian pattern and the Calico finish produces lightly textured surface with square edge.

STONE DETAIL

Taishan Calico limestone is a hard-wearing, compact limestone with good slip resistance. It is suitable for use in both interior design and landscaping projects; with swimming pool copings, step treads and block steps available. Taishan Calico is suitable for use with underfloor heating and is easily cleaned, making it ideally suited to inside/outside applications.

HISTORY

Taishan is quarried in Northern China and stone from this region has been used in construction for a millennia. The Taishan area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.

Taishan (Aged)

Taishan Aged is a varied, grey limestone with an abundance of small spherical fossils ooids which gives the stone a unique pattern and the ageing process produces a smooth surface with a subtly worn edge. It has good slip resistance and is easy to maintain.

STONE DETAIL

Taishan Aged is a dense and robust stone that can be used in commercial and domestic projects, both internally and externally. This easily cleaned stone is suitable for use with under floor heating and will create a subtle transition from inside to out. With low porosity and good frost resistance, Taishan Aged is also available in swimming pool coping, step tread and block step formats.

HISTORY

Taishan is quarried in Northern China, where local stone has been used in construction of defences and temples for millennia. The Taishan area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

APPLICATIONS

Interiors, exteriors, underfloor heating, swimming pools.
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