Sandstone
*sedimentary stone
*primarily composed of rough loose
grains of quartz sand
*number of varieties are available
Limestone
*another sedimentary stone
*formed from calcite and sediment
*actually a young marble
*created by the accumulation of
organic materials such as shells and
coral
*comes in a diverse range of neutral
colors from ivory to soft grays to
golden browns
Marble
*derivative of limestone
*metamorphic stone
*can be polished
*soft and easily scratched or etched by
acids
*countless types from around the world
*crystallized limestone not as hard as
granite
*comes in different color variations
*displays veining with swirls and patches
of color
*colors range from white to earth tones
to dark
Agglomerate Stone
*manufactured stone made from natural
stone chips suspended in a binder such
as cement, epoxy resins or polyester
*most well known is poured-in-place
terrazzo
*some of the most popular are quartz
products
*products offer the look of natural stone
*stain and scratch resistant
*offer consistency and strength
*virtually maintenance free
Mosaic Tile
Porcelain Tile
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Ceramic Tile
Granite
*igneous stone
*extremely hard
*dense
*resistant to scratches and acid etching
*ideal for flooring and in food preparation
areas
hundreds of varieties
made up mostly of quartz and feldspar
resists staining and scratching better than
any other stone
*variety of colors such as rich browns,
vibrant golds, warm creams and cooler
blues, greens, grays and decadent black
Options
Options
Travertine
*crystallized, partially metamorphosed
limestone
*because of its structure, can be filled
and honed
*dense enough to be a type of marble
*member of the limestone family
soft and porous
formed with many small cavities and
holes
*holes can be filled in with cement or
resin
*holes can be left unfilled for a textured
surface
*surface is polished for different looks
from honed to highly polished
*filled-in areas remain dull
can also be tumbled for a rustic, old
world look
very popular backsplash
colors are earthy and warm
Slate
*metamorphic stone that has a sheet-like
structure
*composed of clay, quartz and shale
*comes in a multitude of colors including
reds and greens
*used for interiors abd exteriors
*has natural “clefting” along the surface for
a textural, layered look
*made up of clay and shale, which is very
dense
*water resistant
*ideal for patios and pool surrounds
*colors range from rich reds, oranges and
golds to mauve, lavender, green, blue,
black, rust and brown