In slab form, limestone works well as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, and other design elements. With their soft beige color, limestone slabs evoke a sense of cleanliness, comfort, and elegance in living spaces, while limestone paving brings a naturally elevated look to your patio or pool deck.
This collection provides all the elements to create a sophisticated kitchen or bathroom. It offers a wide range of elongated shapes, hexagonal mosaics, and versatile molding profiles perfect for limestone countertops or paving projects.
In slab form, limestone works well as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, and other design elements. With their soft beige color, limestone slabs evoke a sense of cleanliness, comfort, and elegance in living spaces, while limestone paving brings a naturally elevated look to your patio or pool deck.
This collection provides all the elements to create a sophisticated kitchen or bathroom. It offers a wide range of elongated shapes, hexagonal mosaics, and versatile molding profiles perfect for limestone countertops or paving projects.
At Marble Systems, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality limestone slabs suitable for home projects of all sizes. Here you can learn more about this stunning natural stone and the many limestone patio and kitchen applications ranging from limestone countertops to paving.
Limestone slabs are formed from natural elements. Thanks to the advancements of today, modern materials including limestone can be transformed to adorn homes in new and exciting ways.
In recent years, designers have revived and revamped limestone slabs as a premium material for kitchen, bathroom, and dining area projects. Many of the most revered works of art are made of limestone - most namely the Pyramids of Giza. The longstanding ability of limestone proves that limestone tile and limestone slabs are truly worth the investment.
Limestone slabs can be used in projects of all sizes. They can be applied in many of the same places where other stone slabs are placed. Common slab applications include limestone countertops for kitchens and bathroom vanities, and decorative limestone slab wall coverings. Outdoors, limestone slab entryways, limestone slab steps, and limestone paving for patios are all popular options.
You can keep slabs whole and use the material to cover large areas, or cut the slabs down and use it as limestone pavers to complete one or more small projects.
There are so many wonderful advantages to installing limestone slabs. In addition to its lustrous beauty, limestone is hardwearing material, making it suitable for interior and exterior design. As it's durable and long-lasting, patio or kitchen limestone installation is a worthwhile investment.
Due to its great versatility, limestone can even be used as a foundation to layer other materials in outdoor areas.
Limestone slabs do have disadvantages. Since Limestone is a soft and porous natural stone, it is susceptible to staining and scratching. Therefore, you need to be careful with maintaining your countertop’s pristine quality.
If you choose a limestone countertop, you must avoid putting any hot objects, like pots or pans, directly on the surface. Limestone countertops may also develop stains if they come into frequent contact with pigmented chemicals. Moreover, limestone is susceptible to staining from acids. If you spill anything acidic––like lemon juice, tea, or wine––be sure to wipe it up immediately. It is also important to use cleaning agents that are safe for natural stone to clean limestone surfaces and prevent premature wear.
In outdoor settings, limestone is prone to weathering from rainwater and other elements over time.
Limestone’s simple yet elegant appearance will be sure to bring a level of sophistication to any room.
Limestone slabs will elevate the design of any floor, wall, or countertop. It is a soft yet durable material that has its own unique aesthetic appeal. It has a unique beauty distinct from other stones, such as marble or granite. Our Britannia Honed Limestone, Crema Luna Honed Limestone, and Jerusalem Honey Gold Honed Limestone slabs are just a few of the many luxurious styles we have available.
Although hardwearing and versatile, limestone slabs are more porous and softer than other natural stones. Limestone is prone to accumulating stains, so make sure to seal your surfaces with a protective coating.
With careful cleaning, you can keep your limestone flooring, limestone countertops, and limestone kitchen backsplash looking its best. Keeping surfaces clean, dry, and free of dust with gentle products is more than enough to maintain the integrity of your limestone-covered areas.
To clean, you should use a special cleaner with a neutral pH. Always avoid any acidic cleaners. Additionally, as limestone is prone to scratching and etching, avoid abrasive materials like rough sponges.
A good rule of thumb is to always create a barrier between your limestone countertop and your cooking. Use coasters, cutting boards, and mats to preserve the surface.
The cost of your limestone slab will depend greatly on where you purchase your limestone and the composition of the slab.
You can expect to pay about $70 per square foot for premium-quality limestone countertops. It will cost more if you want counters that are exceptionally thick or counters in a rare shade.
Limestone slabs cost more than granite on average and less than marble so they would be considered a mid-range luxury stone.
Yes, sealed limestone works wonderfully as a countertop material. You can use limestone the elevate the look of your kitchen counters or take them into your bathrooms and half-baths to breathe new energy into the counters in those areas.
Limestone countertops only need a daily wipe down and drying to stay in showroom condition. Be sure to clean stains up immediately to prevent discoloration.
Yes, limestone slabs make great additions to homes. Limestone structures can last for hundreds of years when properly maintained, meaning your limestone tile floors, limestone counters, and other accented areas will stand for years as you and your family enjoy making memories.
Limestone slabs can be applied using a couple of different methods. The most popular way to lay limestone paving is to place the slabs on top of a bed made from gravel and coarse sand. The mixture should be even laid to ensure your slabs have a solid foundation.
Yes, over time exposure to direct sunlight can cause limestone to fade. Limestone is a natural stone, so the UV rays from the sun will gradually cause weathering and change the original hue of limestone.
Although it is much less slippery than wet marble, you should still be cautious when walking on wet limestone. One great way to lessen slip on limestone floors is to have a polish grip installed which can preserve the natural sheen of your floors while reducing falls. Either way, limestone remains a popular choice for wet areas like bathrooms.
Yes, you can place limestone over concrete. Concrete serves as a secure base for limestone overlays. Therefore, if you have paved concrete floors, it's easy to install limestone slabs and limestone tiles. Limestone can even be applied over cement walls.
Yes, limestone is a great choice for kitchens. Table tops, counters walls, and floors look supremely chic covered in limestone. Most commonly, counters and floors are made from black limestone slabs, grey limestone slabs, cream limestone slabs, and warm beige limestone slabs. If you like more vivid hues, there are even seagrass limestone slabs and blue limestone slabs available.
Hard water can leave stains on limestone. Fortunately, those stains can be safely removed with specialty cleaners.
