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Home > Natural Stone - Limestone Limestone countertops, limestone vanities, and limestone tile is a natural material that is millions of years old. Limestone is used to produce magnificent Kitchen Countertops, Limestone Bathroom Vanities, Tile Floors, Limestone Wall Tile and even columns. It is very important to use products specifically designed to clean limestone such as: limestone cleaners and limestone sealers. Stone Care has a complete line of products for limestone floor tile, limestone countertops and even limestone vanities and shower walls. Limestone surfacing provides both a traditional and contemporary flare while offering a natural earth-tone appearance. It is a sedimentary stone that is formed from lime deposits that have mended together over millions of years. Limestone is traditionally used for flooring; however, with today’s technology in stone sealers, you can also design limestone kitchen countertops, and limestone bathroom vanities. Like other stones, limestone is quarried from all over the world and its distinct appearance provides a natural look that cannot be copied by any other surface. There are many types of limestones available and each one has its own uniqueness. There are some limestone’s that will provide higher glosses than others. There are many limestones’s that will not polish at all which look fabulous in both commercial and residential installations. Limestone can also be used as accent pieces on floor installations. Limestone is known to be very soft and porous; however, it is a dense material that will last for many years if it is cared for properly. The porosity of limestone is minimal when it is sealed correctly with a sealer that is designed for more porous surfaces. Limestone is primarily used for interior use; however, honed limestone can be used for exterior applications. It is especially popular for flooring and wall installations. When fabricated, limestone is usually cut to a honed finish; however, some limestone’s can be polished. We do not recommend polished limestone on high traffic floors. Tumble limestone is also a very popular finish. It provides an antique type appearance that looks wonderful on floors, walls and backsplashes. When cared for properly, limestone is simple to maintain. When it is sealed and cleaned properly, you will easily preserve the natural beauty of this unique surface. Stone Sealers are easy to apply, simply wipe on 2 applications within 10 minutes of each other and wipe off the excess. Depending on the absorbency of the stone, resealing can take place from once a year up to 5 years. For cleaning, always use a product specifically designed to clean natural stone, not over-the-counter cleaning products. For more information about limestone and caring for your stone, visit www.stonecare.com. For cleaning countertops, we recommend using Clean EnCounters® by Stone Care International, Inc. For floors, clean with Marbalex®. For sealing, use Stone Spray-n-Seal® XP. STONE AND CERAMIC CARE PRODUCTS |