Natural Stone

What counts as natural stone

Every tile in this collection is quarried stone, cut and finished rather than printed. That means each piece has its own veins, spots and colour shifts, and no two floors look the same. The range covers:

• Marble: the largest group, from Carrara and Botticino to Viola, Mint and Rosso.
• Travertine: Rome, Silver and Red travertine in tiles, mosaics and pavers.
• Limestone: soft, chalky stone such as Crema Sienna and Portuguese Limestone.
• Sandstone and bluestone for outdoor paving, plus stone cladding for walls.

Mosaics, tiles and pavers

Much of the range is mosaic sheets, which bring real stone into a shower floor or splashback. Look for Alhambra Flower patterns, Basketweave Carrara + Nero Dot, Herringbone Calacatta, Fishscale Carrara and Art Deco designs in stone mosaic tiles. Tumbled squares such as Botticino 100 x 100 and 305 x 305 mm, and Cinderella Grey 305 x 305 mm, suit floors with an aged look.

For floors and outdoors there is stone in 12 mm and 30 mm thicknesses, in sizes such as 610 x 406 mm and 610 x 610 mm and in French pattern sets, plus irregular crazy pave for paths and courtyards.

Finishes explained

• Honed: smooth and matt, with a soft feel and better grip than polished.
• Tumbled: rolled to soften the edges and surface for a worn, old-world look.
• Polished: glossy and reflective, best kept to walls and dry floors.
• Leather: a gently textured surface that hides marks well.

Sealing and care

Natural stone is porous, so it should be sealed after installation and resealed from time to time, more often in showers, kitchens and outdoors. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Acidic cleaners such as vinegar can dull marble, limestone and travertine. You will find penetrating sealers and stone cleaners in tile sealers and from Lithofin. Prefer the look without the upkeep? See stone look tiles in porcelain.