LIMESTONE

Velvety soft and smooth with minimal surface variations, limestone conveys a feeling of calm and serenity. This stone is perceived as contemporary in mood, making it perfect for a minimalist setting. Limestone is a sedimentary stone formed from the accumulation of organic elements, such as mud, seashells and bones of sea creatures on ocean and lake floors. Other sediments gradually bury this sediment and, after millions of years of pressure, the particles become cemented together due to pressure and heat. Limestone varies in hardness and color depending on the other mineral elements it contains. The stone's popularity is due to its natural, earth-tone colors that range from black, gray, white, cream and brown. Limestone is most commonly "honed," a finish that leaves the surface smooth and non-reflective. Because of the small openings between the fossil fragments, limestone is very porous and absorbent. Sealing is recommended for limestone surfaces. Limestone is not recommended in kitchen countertop applications, but can be used on a variety of other surfaces such as flooring, showers, bathroom vanities, and fireplaces.

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