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CURRENT TILE STOCK/PRICES

TILE
Belgian Truffles Limestone 12×12 Pol,Leath,Honed $6.00

Belgian Truffles Limestone 18×18 Pol,Leathered $7.00

Belgian Truffles Limestone 16×24 Leathered $7.00

Belgian Truffles Limestone 24×48 Leathered $7.00

Belgian Truffles Pencil Liner Honed $3.00

Belgian Truffles Chair-rail Honed $5.00

Bianco Carrara Marble 18×18 Polished $9.00

Calacatta Bella Marble 18×18 Polished $12.00

Calacatta Gold Marble 18×18 Polished $19.00

Crema Classico Limestone 12×12 Pol,Leath,Honed $6.00

Crema Classico Pencil Liner Honed $3.00

Crema Classico Chair-rail Honed $5.00

Crema Royale Limestone 12×12 Pol,Leathered $6.00

Giallo Siena Marble 12×24 Polished $14.00

Giallo Solare Marble 12×12 Pol,Leathered $6.00

Jerusalem Beige Limestone 18×18 Honed $9.00

Sahara Gold Marble 18×18 Honed $9.00

Sicilia Brown Limestone 12×12 Honed,Leathered $6.00

Sicilia Brown Limestone 18×18 Honed,Leathered $7.00

Sicilia Grey Limestone 12×12 Pol,Leath,Honed $6.00

Sicilia Grey Limestone 18×18 Leathered $7.00

Sicilia Grey Limestone 16×24 Honed,Leathered $7.00

Sicilia Grey Limestone Pencil Liner Honed $3.00

Sicilia Grey Limestone Chair-rail Honed $3.00

What exactly is Marble?

Marble is formed when limestone is heated and pressurized within the earth’s crust. It consists primarily of calcite and dolomite. Any impurities that are present in the limestone when it goes through its metamorphosis into marble affect the mineral composition, which ultimately gives marble its unique coloring, textures and veining. Green marble, for example, is loaded with serpentine, while red marble is the result of hematite getting into the mix. Yellow marble is full of limonite, and blue marble is diopside. The whiter the marble, the purer the limestone from which it has formed. 

CLASSIC BASALTINA

3CM HONED & FILLED CLASSIC BASALTINA
PERFECT FOR A GREY INDUSTRIAL LOOKING KITCHEN
98″ X 60″

This material has medium abrasion resistance. It rates as a 3.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale.
This material is minimally sensitive to acids. It will not acid etch or lose its surface sheen when exposed to acidic liquids such as lemons or tomatoes.

Suitability of Stone Countertops in the Kitchen

Today’s trend of using a softer looking honed finish has opened up the use of many previously unacceptable stone surfaces with their diverse colors and veining patterns.
            With these new possibilities, there comes new maintenance requirements. 
            Granite and its cousin Quartzite are still worry free, requiring only an initial sealing with an impregnating sealer to prevent absorption stains.  They can then be maintained with soap & water.  Extreme cleaning can be done with scrub pads, fine steel wool or even a razor blade without harming the stone.
            Marble with its calcitic cousins Travertine, Onyx and Limestone, should only be used in a kitchen with a “Honed” finish.  Sealing will prevent most absorption stains but does not protect the surface. Acids in food and drink, if not removed promptly, can chemically etch the calcite and leave marks in the surface.  With the honed finish, minor etches can be rubbed out with an abrasive cleaner such as COMET.  Deeper scratches may first need some light sanding. Periodic re-sealing is recommended.  This simply is a wipe on wipe off procedure. 
            Marble is simply limestone that has undergone pressure in the earth and crystallized to a harder state.  Un-crystallized limestone will be easier to scratch and should not be used in an area that a pristine appearance is desired.
            Serpentine “Marbles”, Sandstones, Slates and Soapstone do not contain calcium and are not subject to the same etching problems.  The serpentine and sandstone should be sealed.  Slate and Soapstone can be sealed or oiled with Mineral Oil. 
            Marble counter tops have been used extensively in banks, hotels and in European homes for centuries and have developed a fine “Patina” finish without the need of modern cleaners and sealers. Care should be taken when selecting your stone as to what amount of care or wear that you will be comfortable with.

Suitability of Stone Countertops in the Kitchen

Today’s trend of using a softer looking honed finish has opened up the use of many previously unacceptable stone surfaces with their diverse colors and veining patterns.

            With these new possibilities, there comes new maintenance requirements. 

            Granite and its cousin Quartzite are still worry free, requiring only an initial sealing with an impregnating sealer to prevent absorption stains.  They can then be maintained with soap & water.  Extreme cleaning can be done with scrub pads, fine steel wool or even a razor blade without harming the stone.

            Marble with its calcitic cousins Travertine, Onyx and Limestone, should only be used in a kitchen with a “Honed” finish.  Sealing will prevent most absorption stains but does not protect the surface. Acids in food and drink, if not removed promptly, can chemically etch the calcite and leave marks in the surface.  With the honed finish, minor etches can be rubbed out with an abrasive cleaner such as COMET.  Deeper scratches may first need some light sanding. Periodic re-sealing is recommended.  This simply is a wipe on wipe off procedure. 

            Marble is simply limestone that has undergone pressure in the earth and crystallized to a harder state.  Un-crystallized limestone will be easier to scratch and should not be used in an area that a pristine appearance is desired.

            Serpentine “Marbles”, Sandstones, Slates and Soapstone do not contain calcium and are not subject to the same etching problems.  The serpentine and sandstone should be sealed.  Slate and Soapstone can be sealed or oiled with Mineral Oil. 

            Marble counter tops have been used extensively in banks, hotels and in European homes for centuries and have developed a fine “Patina” finish without the need of modern cleaners and sealers. Care should be taken when selecting your stone as to what amount of care or wear that you will be comfortable with.

Soapstone

Soapstone is a lot like leather.  You decide the tone of these countertops. Whether you want them to have a new DANIA type look; or let them accumulate patina w/an antiqued ANTHROPOLOGIE charm.