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Stone makes a home

April 2014

Taking a long-term view…

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Five years is no time at all in the life of natural stone, but our fifth Ca’ Pietra

Collection shows that, as a company, we are here to stay. We’ve grown, too.

From providing a select few products in our early days, we now have a

comprehensive range of limestone, travertine, slate and sandstone.

Given the choice, we know that almost everyone would include some natural

stone in their home improvement project – whether that’s some floor tiles in

the bathroom through to the full treatment… floors, walls, surfaces and

fixtures.

So that’s been our mission – to give you the choice, by making really high-

quality natural stone available, affordable and simple to buy.

We hope you find something in the Ca’ Pietra 2014 Collection for you. There’s

on-trend grey stones in these pages; large slabs for dramatic statements; the

extraordinary colours and textures of our new Baobab limestones – perfect for

a designer bathroom; and many familiar, traditional stones that will look as

though they’ve been there forever, the minute you make them part of your

home.

Over our five years, we’ve found that the more choice we give you, the more

likely you are to choose Ca’ Pietra. We look forward to being part of your

project in 2014.

Hamish Smith

Creative Director

The Ca’ Pietra Collection

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Working with stone

Stone types 4–5

Suitability advice 6–7

Finishes 8

Patterns 9

How to buy 10–11

Ca’ Pietra Stone Collection A-Z 12–111

Stone extras

Slabs for bespoke items 112–113

Cutting service for octagons, pentagons and skirting 114–115

Stone Essentials cleaning and maintenance 116–119

Technical information 120

Contents

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Stone types

Limestone

Travertine

Slate

Sandstone

The classic stone for interiors. Oftenlight in colour, but with tones thatcan range from grey to black,limestone always has interestingshell and fossil patterns. Limestone isversatile and durable. It agesbeautifully and only requires a littlecleaning and treatment to ensurethat it lasts for generations.

Slate makes wonderful, characterfulfloors – with metallic colouring andnatural undulations. It is very hard-wearing and, because of its darkercolouring, less demanding in terms ofmaintenance than many stones.

Sandstone is a robust sedimentaryrock, made up of compacted grains ofsand. It is hard-wearing, frost-resistant and low-slip – propertieswhich make it the perfect choice forexternal paving. Sandstone hasgraced pavements and gardens in theUK for centuries.

With a ‘seasoned’ finish, a processthat softens the coarseness of thestone, Ca’ Pietra sandstone can alsobe used for interior floors, giving anauthentic old flagstone look.

The natural surface-pits in travertineare usually filled with grout, leavingthe stone with an aged look ofinstant character, or with specialresins for a more sleek appearance.One feature of travertine is that smallholes will appear in the surface fromtime to time – this is nothing to beunduly concerned about as these

holes can simply be filled with a littlegrout. Travertine is easy to care forbut is a good choice for areas whichare not so heavily used. Travertine isclosely associated with Italianarchitecture and design.

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Stone typesIs there any other material quite like stone?

Stone is an investment with both immediate and long-term returns. Stoneinstantly enhances the look of your home, providing you with increasedenjoyment as a place to live. For the future, you can be confident that stonewill improve the value and marketability of your property.

Ca’ Pietra is a collection of classic stones designed specifically to providesomething to suit any interior project and any budget. Whether you arelooking for a flourish of Italian style, or the more restrained look of an Englishcountry house, Ca’ Pietra has the stone for you.

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The main distinction when deciding the perfect stone for your project is

whether it will be laid indoors or outdoors. But the way the stone is ‘finished’

and the tile sizes and patterns that are available can be just as important as

the actual raw material.

Most stones can be used in any context. But there is a big difference between

a ‘honed’ (highly polished) finish and a ‘satino’ finish which has a textured,

non-slip surface. The thickness of the cut stone is also very important – here,

you will need to balance the strength of the stone with the amount of height it

takes up. And you will need to decide whether you will be laying the stone in a

simple symmetric pattern or in a complex, random pattern.

To help you focus on the best stone for your project:

• read about the different stone types on pages 4–5.

• take a look at our glossary of finishes on page 8 – some are aesthetic, some

are for practical purposes.

• take a look at the different patterns on page 9. Only certain stones are

available in specific patterns.

• consider the thickness of the stone you will need (these range from 1.0 to

3.0 centimetres) and the tile dimensions (which vary from 30 x 40 up to 60

x 90 centimetres.

All stones are suitable for interior use. If you are planning to use stone in an

exterior setting, please look out for this symbol

Suitability advice

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Glossary of finishes

Our stones come in a range offinishes – these may be for aestheticor practical effect. In a bathroom, forexample, you may want a moretextured finish for better slipresistance. If you are restoring aheritage property, an ageing processsuch as distressed will help you tomatch existing materials.

Distressed flat surface, fettered andcushioned edges, usually crafted byhand.

Etched sand-blasted finish fortexture.

Honed leaves the surface smooth andflat.

Riven naturally split stone.

Satino textured surface, edgesusually square.

Seasoned is a combination oftumbled and satino with roundededges and a textured, non-slipsurface.

Tumbled soft, round edges, grainedsurface.

Velvet the stone is sandblasted togive it a bleached, etched effect andthen undergoes a satino processwhich gives it a tactile, velvety feel.

Vintaged textured surface withfettered edges.

Weathered hand fettered edges,open-grain surface.

Worn a smoothing process to createthe effect of antique, rivenflagstones.

Satino

Tumbled Worn

Patterns

Products that are supplied in‘patterns’ consist of combinations ofset size flagstones, which enable youto follow classic patterns such asFrench, Greek, English, Moroccan,Irish, American and Dutch asillustrated here. This means you canlay your stone floor to these patternswithout the waste associated withcutting uniform flagstones toappropriate sizes.

So, for example, one set of ‘Englishpattern’ consists of 13 stones, and2.23m2 in total.

Some of our stones are available indifferent widths and random lengths,so that you can choose whether tolay floors in your own free-formpattern, or in a regimented design.

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Greek pattern fig 2Each repeat is 2.72m2. There are 12stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 55 x 82 2B 55 x 55 4C 27 x 55 2D 27 x 27 4

French pattern fig 2Each repeat is 1.44m2. There are 12stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 40 x 60 2B 40 x 40 4C 20 x 40 2D 20 x 20 4

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Moroccan pattern fig 2Each repeat is 1.48m2 There are 12 stonesin each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 40.6 x 61 2B 40.6 x 40.6 4C 20.3 x 40.6 2D 20.3 x 20.3 4

American pattern fig 2Each repeat is 5.76m2. There are 12stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 80 x 120 2B 80 x 80 4C 40 x 80 2D 40 x 40 4

Dutch pattern fig 1Each repeat is 3.33m2. There are 11stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 61 x 91.8 3B 61 x 61 2C 30.5 x 61 4D 30.5 x 30.5 2

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English pattern fig 3Each repeat is 2.23m2. There are 13stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 45 x 60 4B 45 x 45 3C 37 x 37 1D 22 x 60 2E 22 x 22 3

Irish pattern fig 4 Each repeat is 1.44m2. There are 10stones in each repeat.stone dimensions (cm) quantityA 20 x 20 4B 40 x 40 2C 20 x 40 4

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How to buy

Ca’ Pietra is sold throughout the UKand Ireland, exclusively throughretailers. We know that natural stoneneeds to be handled by people whoare passionate about the product.Buying locally and face-to-face with aspecialist retailer ensures you get theservice and support you need.

Free samples

We are happy to send free 10 x 15cmsamples of any stone that you haveselected from this brochure. Just visitwww.capietra.com to request yourfree samples. However, we dorecommend visiting your Ca’ Pietraretailer to view larger samples of thestone before making your finaldecision. Don’t forget, every piece ofnatural stone is, by its nature, uniqueand so you need to be very confidentthat you have selected the correctstone for your project.

How to order

Once you’ve made your final decisionand you are ready to order, pleasework with your retailer to establishexactly what you need in terms ofsquare metres, wastage, patternlayouts, delivery access and deadline.Your retailer will then secure your

stock with our customer servicesteam and agree a delivery date.Before you know it, you’ll have abeautiful new floor, wall covering orcountertop.

Design help and technical advice

Don’t be afraid of installing stone.There is a great deal of mythsurrounding this most beautiful ofmaterials. Of course, it can be a littlebit more demanding to install in someenvironments. But nothing gives yougreater reward than an interior orexterior that actually improves witheach passing year. And, with a littlebit of planning and good technicaladvice, you’ll find that installation isas smooth as a lovely piece of honedlimestone! Don’t forget, you can callthe Ca’ Pietra Technical Helpline atany time for assistance or advice –0844 915 0002.

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From Antonio to Zenna, feast youreyes on this fine collection oflimestones, travertines, sandstonesand slates. Stone makes a home –more beautiful, more valuable, moreenjoyable.

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Antonio Travertine tumbled

Finish Format Thickness £m2+VAT

Tumbled Moroccan pattern 1.2cm £42.00Tumbled 40.6 x 61 1.2cm £42.00Tumbled 50 x random, flagstones 1.5cm £69.95

Please note: there is a minimum order quantity for random patterns. See page 9 for details.

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Antonio Travertine tumbledThis wonderful travertine, with natural tonal variations from ivory to fawn andcharcoal highlights, makes a very practical floor, keeping its colour even withday-to-day dust and dirt. You’re unlikely to find a better, more versatile stoneat this price.

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Argento Travertine honed and filled


Honed and filled 40.6 x 61 1.2cm £45.00Honed and filled 30.5 x 40.6 1.2cm £45.00

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Argento Travertine honed and filledA really versatile travertine with soft, neutral colouring that means it works withalmost any style and colour scheme. Suitable for use either as a floor or wall tilefor both classic and modern environments.

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Baobab Limestone Collection honed

Colour Finish Format Thickness £m2+VAT

Baobab ebony Honed 30 x 60 1.0cm £74.75Baobab mocha Honed 30 x 60 1.0cm £74.75Baobab papyrus Honed 30 x 60 1.0cm £74.75Baobab taupe Honed 30 x 60 1.0cm £74.75

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Baobab Limestone Collection honedSimply stunning, natural works of art. The sedimentary markings of thesebeautiful stones are reminiscent of the cross-cut of the African Baobab treewhich has inspired the name. This collection of four distinctly colouredlimestones is perfect for bathrooms and interiors when you are looking forsomething out of the ordinary.

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Bergamo Limestone tumbledThis hard, durable limestone has scattered fossil and vein markings.It is available in extra large formats. The tumbled finish exposes the surfacegrain and softly rounds the edges.

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Bergamo Limestone tumbled


Tumbled French pattern 1.2cm £49.95Tumbled 50 and 60 x random 1.5cm £59.95Tumbled 40 x 40 1.2cm £52.00Tumbled 40 x 60 1.2cm £52.00

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Bergamo Limestone honedWith a honed finish, the surface of this hard, durable limestone is smoothand flat, while the scattered fossil and vein markings are still visible.

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Bergamo Limestone honed


Honed 40 x 60 1.2cm £55.00Honed 60 x 60 1.5cm £60.00

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Blanc Limestone honedAn elegant, almost white limestone with a small amount of pale shellfossiling. A perfect neutral stone for every interior.

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Blanc Limestone honed


Honed 40.6 x 61 1.2cm £53.00Honed 61 x 61 1.5cm £65.00

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Bourne Limestone distressed


Distressed 50 and 60 x random 1.8cm £69.00

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Bourne Limestone distressedThese warm flagstones are full of natural character, enhanced by a hand-worked, distressed finish. This stone is excellent value for money and sohard-wearing that it has also been used in commercial and exteriorapplications.

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Calcot Limestone seasoned


Seasoned 60 x random 2.0cm £59.95

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Calcot Limestone seasonedThis has a Cotswold look to it, but it is actually a more hard-wearing stone andcomes in much larger flags. The slightly open grain gives it a rustic feel thatensures it looks wonderful immediately, and it will stand the test of time too.

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Celtic Sandstone seasonedThere’s a lovely, wide range of interesting colour tones in this flagstone – fromautumn shades close to charcoal black. It’s a little bit like old English pavingstones.

Tip: When using this stone in an interior setting, we recommend giving it a coatof Stone Essentials wax polish. This will not only enhance the stone itself, butalso make it easier to clean.

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Classique Bourgogne vintagedWith caramel to taupe tones, this is the archetypal French limestone withlovely markings and patterns that show up beautifully in the light. Thevintaged finish adds to the character.

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Classique Bourgogne vintaged


Vintaged 30 x 40 and 50 x random 2.0cm £129.00

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Cognac Limestone satino


Satino 50 x random 1.3cm £49.95

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Cognac Limestone satinoThis is an extremely compact limestone. It can be used as a wall or floorcovering in many interiors, including bathroom and kitchen. It has attractiveshell markings and veining.

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Denham Limestone seasonedThese cool grey flagstones provide an incredibly durable floor, with a time-worn appearance for instant character.

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Dorchester Sandstone tumbled


Tumbled 56 x random 2.0cm £69.95

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Dorchester Sandstone tumbledThese grand flagstones are reminiscent of old Portland limestone with ivory tobuff tones and a natural riven surface that we gently smooth down with atumbling process.

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Farley Limestone seasoned


Seasoned 56 x random 2.0cm £49.95Seasoned Greek pattern 2.0cm £46.95Cobbles 15 x random 2.0cm £39.95


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Farley Limestone seasonedThe tones may be pale and cool, but the stone is as hard as nails – virtuallyindestructible, in fact. The natural riven face of the stone is smoothed off, then‘seasoned’ to give you the appearance of a time-worn, country-house floor. Afantastic price for a memorably good limestone.

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Fontaine Limestone tumbledA perfect stone for large, open spaces, Fontaine is dense and clean withsubtle variations in tone and occasional fossil markings. A little like marblethat has aged and mellowed, this is a sophisticated stone that gets betterwith time.

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Fontaine Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 40 x 40 1.2cm £85.00Tumbled 40 x 60 1.2cm £85.00Tumbled 60 x 60 1.5cm £99.00

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Fyfield Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 50 x random 2.0cm £59.00

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Fyfield Limestone tumbledThese warm honey ochre coloured flagstones are reminiscent of the famousCotswold stone found in many southern English towns and villages. It’s a veryhard stone that is suitable for both interiors and exteriors.

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Glacier Limestone honedThis limestone is almost as hard as marble, and similarly smooth and chic –especially with a honed finish. It has fascinating swirls and veining, andmakes a real design statement whether used for floors or walls.

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Glacier Limestone honed


Honed 40.6 x 61 1.2cm £59.00

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Glacier Limestone tumbledWith a tumbled finish this limestone, which is almost as hard as marble, hassoftly rounded edges and lightly exposed surface grain. It makes a verystylish floor with swirling patterns and interesting veining.

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Glacier Limestone tumbled


Tumbled Moroccan pattern 1.2cm £56.00Tumbled 40.6 x 61 1.2cm £59.00


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Hamlet Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 40 x 60 1.2cm £49.95Tumbled French pattern 1.2cm £49.95Tumbled 50 and 60 x random 1.5cm £59.95


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Hamlet Limestone tumbledThis is a really robust stone with warm autumnal tones and interesting fossilcharacter – another great value stone from Ca’ Pietra.

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Hamlet Limestone etched


Etched 50 x random 2.0cm £55.00

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Hamlet Limestone etchedIf you want to create a seamless look, use these slabs both inside and out. Theetching – which increases the non-slip properties of the stone – also gives it amore neutral colour. When used inside we recommend waxing the stone toreduce the slight harshness which is necessary for outdoor use. This is a reallyrobust, great value stone.

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Hamlet Limestone distressedThe distressed finish is created by hand-fettering and then softly roundingthe edges of the stone. With the interesting fossil markings of HamletLimestone, this creates a subtle, characterful surface that creates a naturallink between period and contemporary features.

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Hamlet Limestone tumbled and etched


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Hamlet Limestone tumbled and etchedThere’s a lovely, wide range of interesting colour tones in this flagstone –from autumn shades close to charcoal black. It’s a little bit like old Englishpaving stones.


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Hazlebury Limestone tumbledThis very hard limestone has a seasoned finish. The tumbled edges andtextured surfaces mean it will blend instantly into period properties, whilethe stylish grey tones make it a perfect fit for contemporary interiors.

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Hazlebury Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 50 and 60 x random 2.0cm £69.95

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Hornby Sandstone seasonedIf you want your patio or floor to have a bit of a lived-in look from the wordgo, then this camel-coloured sandstone is a great choice.


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Huntingdon Limestone seasonedThe kind of floor you might spy in a Scottish castle. Whether or not you live ina castle, these flagstones make a wonderful floor, meeting the demand forimmediate character.

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Java Limestone tumbled


Tumbled Moroccan pattern 1.0cm £59.95Tumbled 40.6 x 61 1.0cm £59.95Tumbled 30.5 x 40.6 1.0cm £55.00


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Java Limestone tumbledThis durable European limestone has pale to dark honey tones with scatteredfossil elements and occasional veining. These thin-cut (1.0cm) flagstones areideal when floor depth needs to be kept to a minimum. The tumbled finishsoftly rounds the edges, exposing the surface grain, for an instant lived-in look.

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Velvet 60 x 60 1.3cm £69.00

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Lucca Limestone velvetGrey tones are right on trend and with a tactile velvet finish this will lend a verycontemporary look to your floor or wall covering, but with a hint of warmth inthe colour that is accentuated by the sand-blasted and satino finish.

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Lucca Limestone tumbledGrey tones are right on trend and this tumbled limestone will lend a verycontemporary look to your floor or wall covering.

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Lucca Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 60 x random 1.5cm £69.95Tumbled 40 x 60 1.2cm £65.00

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Lunar Limestone honedThis is a lovely, fine-grained limestone that works well on both floors andwalls. It’s a designer’s dream – cool, chic and honed with a very faint hint ofbuttery tone that ensures it’s recognisably limestone, but pale enough towork in the most contemporary of homes.

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Lunar Limestone honed


Honed 40.6 x 61 1.5cm £69.95Honed 61 x 61 1.5cm £79.95

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Lunar Limestone tumbled


Tumbled Dutch pattern 1.5cm £75.00Tumbled 40.6 x 61 1.5cm £68.00


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Lunar Limestone tumbledA cool, chic limestone with a lively, conspicuous pattern which maintains agrand air. It’s a fine-grained limestone that is perfect for cutting-edge projects.

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Medieval Bourgogne Limestone weatheredThis is one for the purists but not for the faint hearted! It is virtually indistinguishable from reclaimed stone, with agenuinely time-worn look.

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Medieval Bourgogne Limestone weathered


Weathered 30, 40 and 50 x random 2.0cm £149.00

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Mistral Limestone honedThis is a robust, hard limestone with colours ranging from oatmeal to softgrey. It offers excellent value for floor and wall covering in set widths andrandom lengths.

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Mistral Limestone honed


Honed 40 x random 1.5cm £49.95

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Modena Limestone honedA stone that designers and architects love to use when creating contemporaryschemes. This is a very hard stone that will stand up to heavy use. But thesubtle silvery grey tone is clean, light and sophisticated.

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Neranjo Limestone tumbledThese flagstones have a rich, warm colour reminiscent of a West Countryfarmhouse. The fossil and sedimentary markings mean it could easily bemistaken for an English stone. It is also very, very hard which makes it idealfor flooring.

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Neranjo Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 50 and 60 x random 2.0cm £72.00Tumbled American pattern 2.0cm £89.00Tumbled 40 x random 1.2cm £58.95Tumbled French pattern 1.2cm £58.95


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Neranjo Limestone honedWith a honed finish that enhances the fossil and sedimentary markings this isreminiscent of an English stone. It is a very, very hard stone which makes itideal for flooring.

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Neranjo Limestone distressedThe distressed finish leaves these slabs with a smooth surface but softlyrounded edges. This very hard limestone is perfect for creating a reallysophisticated floor in living areas and kitchens alike.

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Olivier Limestone tumbled


Tumbled 40 x 60 1.0cm £54.95Tumbled Moroccan pattern 1.0cm £52.00


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Olivier Limestone tumbledPlenty of interesting markings and the colour tones of the outdoors mean thisbeautiful limestone works well with natural wood furniture. It has a tumbledfinish, which recreates the effect of sea-water on beach pebbles, exposing thesurface grain for a wonderfully tactile feel.

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Oxley Limestone wornRuggedly time-worn, this hard limestone is full of character. Each tile isuniquely patterned and marked, with fettered edges and smooth naturalundulations so that you’ll find them virtually indistinguishable from antiqueflagstones.

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Oxley Limestone worn


Worn 56 x random 2.0cm £79.95

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Pewter Slate rivenThis slate with deep grey tones has a very fine, riven finish that brings realcharacter to interior floors and walls.

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Pewter Slate riven


Riven 40 x 60 0.7 – 1.3cm £29.00

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Piccadilly Limestone honedPiccadilly has tones ranging from soft cream to mink and a medley of shelland fossil markings – a masterpiece of natural beauty.

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Riverdale Sandstone seasonedThis has the richness and warmth of a York stone and a subtle, seasonedfinish that means it can be matched with old, time-worn stones.


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Shaker Limestone vintagedThis has a pale sandy hue for the most sophisticated flooring. It has charactertoo, with fettered edges and subtle markings. The perfect canvas on which todesign your living room or studio, for example.

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Shaker Limestone vintaged


Vintaged 50 x random 1.5cm £64.95

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Shepton Flagstones worn


Worn English pattern 1.0 – 2.0cm £42.95Worn 50 x random 1.0 – 2.5cm £49.95


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Shepton Flagstones wornThese slate flagstones have a smoothly worn finish, recreating the effect ofhundreds of years of use. Lay it in random patterns and you are installingcharacter, permanence and beauty for grand spaces or smaller rooms alike.

Tip: Due to the hand finishing process on this stone we recommend finishing itwith a light coat of our Stone Essentials wax polish. This will help tone down anytooling marks and give the instant patina you would expect from a time-worn floor.

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Trevail Slate rivenThis is a solid, blue-black slate with a riven finish to create the rustic lookindoors or out. The stone is hand-split, and comes in a variety of large formatflagstones so that it can be laid in a traditional, English pattern.

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Trevail Slate riven


Riven 50 x random 1.5 – 2.5cm £47.00Riven English pattern 1.5 – 2.5cm £38.00


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Weltzner Limestone Grey satinoThis grey-blue limestone will work in both contemporary and traditionalproperties – a beautifully textured stone with shell-markings and lines thatgive it plenty of character.

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Weltzner Limestone Grey satino


Satino 60 x random 2.0cm £89.00Bricks (tumbled) 5 x random 2.0–2.2cm £69.00

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Weltzner Limestone Silver satinoThis is a hard limestone with silver-grey shades and plenty of character in theshell-markings and lines. Great for both contemporary and traditionalproperties.

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Weltzner Limestone Silver satino


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West Country Limestone seasonedThese large blue-black flagstones have a subtle seasoned finish that matchesold floors. This is a hard-wearing stone that looks fantastic from the momentyou install it.

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Wimborne Limestone weathered


Weathered 60 x random 1.8cm £75.00

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Wimborne Limestone weatheredThis beautiful, clean limestone is an absolute classic – a stone that ticks everybox. It will give you all the qualities of an English stone. With a weatheredfinish, it is full of instant character. It is also hard enough to be used outdoorsand in indoor areas of heavy use.


Zenna Limestone honedThis hard limestone with compact shell and fossil markings and ivory-taupetones, is a favourite with interior designers. It’s the perfect neutral stone forvirtually any colour scheme, in modern or traditional environments.

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Slabs for bespoke items

We supply the following stone in slabs, typically up to 1.5 x 2.5 metres, and 2 to 3cm thick. These slabs can be used tocreate bespoke items such as vanity units, shelves, stair cladding, wall cladding, bath surrounds, cistern covers andmany other items. However, converting these stone slabs into beautiful creations is often carried out by a specialiststone fabricator or mason. We’ll liaise with your retailer and deliver the slabs wherever they need to go.

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Important note. These prices are per square metre, not per slab. With bespoke items, there can be a high proportion ofwastage. Eventual costs will also include cutting, shaping and edge-finishing and this will greatly increase the price ofthe finished item. Your retailer or stonemason will be able to explain this in more detail.

Bergamo Limestone honed2cm thick £100.00m2

3cm thick £125.00m2

Blanc Limestone honed2cm thick £100.00m2


Fontaine Limestone honed2cm thick £140.00m2


Hamlet Limestone honed2cm thick £100.00m2


Modena Limestone honed3cm thick £190.00m2

Neranjo Limestone honed2cm thick £125.00m2


Weltzner Limestone Grey honed2cm thick £250.00m2


Weltzner Limestone Silver honed2cm thick £250.00m2


Zenna Limestone honed2cm thick £110.00m2


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Cutting service

Corner cutting

For that extra bit of drama in reception and garden room floors, why not insertcabouchons – smaller tiles that fit between four larger stones. We can cut onecorner or all four corners of the main tiles to take a 10x10cm cabouchon.

Pentagons Octagons

To cut matching skirting

Imagine a skirting board that doesn’t need repainting or treating, isn’tsusceptible to kicking, scuffing or damp. We can cut and hand-finish the stoneyou sele ct to 9cm or 12cm strips to create a beautiful stone skirting thatmatches your floor.

Remember, if you select a rustic style of stone or a finish such as riven, it willhave a little more variation in thickness compared to stones with a honedfinish, and so you may find this is not suitable for skirting.

Price: Cutting and finishing the top edge of skirting to height of 9cm or 12cm,£15.00 +VAT per linear metre excluding the purchase price of the stone.

Prices:Cutting to pentagons (one corner permain tile) excluding the cabouchon£10.00m2 +VAT

10x10x1.0cm tumbled slatecabouchons, pewter or steel£1.00 each +VAT

Prices:Cutting to octagons (all four cornersper main tile) excluding thecabouchon £18.00m2 +VAT

10x10x1.0cm tumbled slatecabouchons, pewter or steel £1.00 each +VAT

12cm skirting

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Stone Essentials

Cleaning and maintenance

It’s beautiful and durable. It lastsforever. But even stone needslooking after when you areinstalling it. Spend a little effortsealing your stone as soon asyou’ve laid it. Spend a little timeand effort maintaining it withStone Essentials sealants, cleanersand stone care products, and yourfloors, walls and surfaces will be asource of joy forever.

Impregnating sealers

Surface treatments

Stain Block AQUAThis water-based treatmentpenetrates the surface of stone tocreate an invisible barrier that helpsprotect against stains. Especiallysuitable for use prior to grouting.

Coverage per litre, based on two coats:from 3–40m2, depending on porosity ofstone.1L, £31.00 +VAT

5L, £139.00 +VAT

Stain BlockThis solvent-based treatmentpenetrates the surface of stone tocreate an invisible barrier that helpsprotect against stains and moisture.


5L, £139.00 +VAT

Wax PolishA premium quality French wax polishto enhance the beauty of your stoneand help protect the surface.

Coverage per litre, based on two coats:from 15-20m2, depending on theporosity of stone.1L, £35.00 +VAT

5L, £115.00 +VAT

Stone ShieldThis water-based surface treatmentfor stone creates a colourless barrierthat helps protect against stains,leaving a satin finish.


5L, £99.00 +VAT

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Clean and careAll CleanAntibacterial, pH neutral, bio-degradable detergent for routinecleaning of natural stone.

Coverage per 100ml: from 20–60m2,depending on porosity of stone.1L, £9.50 +VAT

5L, £39.00 +VAT

Easy SheenA complement to Stone Essentials AllClean to maintain the appearance ofhoned and polished stone floors. Useneat for maximum effect, or dilutedwith water for a less glossy finish.

1L, £14.00 +VAT

5L, £49.50 +VAT

Deep CleanHeavy duty deep cleaning detergentfor removing wax, polish andingrained dirt.

Coverage per 100ml, based on twocoats: approximately 12m2, dependingon the porosity of the stone.1L, £11.50 +VAT

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Adhesives and grouts

ADHESIVES

Kerakoll H40 Eco Tenaflex WhiteFlexible Thick Bed Adhesive Standard set up to 20mm bed.25kg, £28.00+VAT

Kerakoll H40 Eco Marmorex WhiteFlexible Rapid Set Adhesive Rapid set up to 20mm bed.25kg, £36.00+VAT

GROUT

Wide Joint Grout (non-flexible)Ivory 10kg, £19.00+VAT

Grey 10kg, £19.00+VAT

Kerakoll Fugabella Grout (flexible)Iron Grey 5kg, £14.50+VAT

Jasmine (Ivory) 5kg, £14.50+VAT

Light Grey (Limestone) 5kg,£14.50+VAT

We can supply appropriate products for the substrate preparation andinstallation of our natural materials in almost any situation. Please do nothesitate to call us for advice on using any of the following products.

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Substrate preparation

FLOOR PRIMER SELF LEVELLINGSCREED

Kerrakoll Primer A1L, £8.50+VAT

5L, £35.00+VAT

Stone Essentials Levelflex SelfLevelling Screed Pourable Screed 0–50mm20kg, £27.00+VAT

MOVEMENT MATTING ANDASSOCIATED MATERIALS

Decomat Pro MattingMovement matting – 3mm1m2, £13.00+VAT

Isomat Movement MattingMovement matting – 1mm1m2, £12.00+VAT

SLC ECO R3 Matting AdhesiveCoverage 1kg per 2.5m2.6kg, £42.00+VAT

18kg, £120.00+VAT

TEMPORARY FLOOR PROTECTION

Stone Essentials Fire RetardantMembrane1m2, £1.75+VAT

Stone Essentials Protective Card1m2, £0.99+VAT

Decomat

Isomat

FIxING STONE TO FLOORS

Solid floor substratesGenerally speaking, the best floorsurface to fix stone to is a sand andcement screed. Please check withyour builder that the screed isdefinitely sand and cement and notan anhydrous screed. Anhydrousscreeds require special preparation –please contact the Technical Helplinefor further information.

General preparationIf the screed is old or uneven then acertain level of preparation will beneeded – please contact theTechnical Helpline for furtherinformation.

Underfloor heatingUnderfloor heating works very wellwith stone and is highlyrecommended to provide thatadditional level of comfort.Underfloor heating for solid floorsubstrates comes in two key forms: aheated screed, in which hot waterpipes or electrical cables are buried;and under-tile heating, in which anelectric mat or loose cables are laidover the top of the screed just underthe tiles.

If your screed is heated, then youmust use a proprietary decouplingmembrane between the screed andthe stone – heated screeds expandand contract as the screed heats upand cools down and this lateralmovement will eventually cause thestone to crack if a decouplingmembrane is not used.

Non solid floor substratesStone can be installed to most nonsolid substrates – but carefulpreparation is needed. Please contactthe Technical Helpline for assistance.

FIxING STONE TO WALLS

When fixing stone to walls, it is agood idea to select a thinner stone.Also a smaller format will be simplerto fit – particularly on uneven walls.Some circumstances may require amechanical fixing system to be usedas well as the normal stone adhesive.

Solid wall substratesThe best solid wall substrate to fixstone to is a sand and cement render.Your builder will be able to confirmwhat the substrate is. Plastered wallswill need scoring and priming beforefixing stone.

Non solid wall substratesThe best non solid wall substrate tofix to is a proprietary tile backerboard, which is specifically designedto receive tiles. A plasterboard wallmay not be strong enough to supportthe weight of some thicker stones,while plywood can be subject tomovement which makes it morechallenging to receive stone.

This guidance is provided as an initialindication of factors you need toconsider. You should also seek theadvice of a professional tiler/installerwho can give you advice based onthe specific conditions on site. Allsubstrates should be prepared inaccordance with the relevant BritishStandard.

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