Natural Stone Guide
From the majesty of royal palaces to the sleekness of modern commercial buildings, the splendour of stone has been captured by designers of vision to create the world’s architectural heritage.
Today, stone is becoming the flooring of choice for those with a keen eye for beauty, versatility and durability. As the leading importers of hand-picked Grade A natural stone, Lapicida assure you that you will receive only the very best stone available.
Quality is the watchword. Careful selection and fastidious attention to detail is essential to achieving consistency. Stone is also available in a wide spectrum of grades not simply the variety name. Lapicida only selects very best products, leaving the lesser grades to other companies. As the leading authority, you simply cannot afford to compromise. Lapicida’s skilled family of stone experts fiercely protect this important tradition.
CRAFTED BY HAND
In the trusted hands of leading international Lapicida craftsmen, all stone is shaped in a manner that is a true art form. Using highly specified stone cutting and finishing equipment, they have the experience and expertise to unveil and enhance all stone’s natural beauty. Magnificence that was millions of years in the making.
Every single tile is hand-checked meticulously and closely scrutinised. To guarantee consistency, only tiles that achieve total perfection are released from Lapicida’s vast 15,000sqft storage facility. It elevates customer satisfaction to a completely different level.
Although all varieties of stone will look and work well in any room, it is advisable to use some common sense when making your choice. A polished floor which may show up dirt is not advisable for a busy family kitchen. Any floor in a sunny conservatory should use a matt finish to reduce glare. Hard limestones are best suited to high traffic, modern office atriums.
Please choose from the following stone types to discover more about the different stone types and their uses.
- Limestone
- Marble
- Travertine
- Sandstone
- Slate
- Granite
- Onyx
CARE OF NATURAL STONE
Lapicida advises that all natural stone is porous and therefore requires treatment of varying types to ensure it always looks at its best. Sealants are used to ensure stone tiles are resistant to stains. Colour enhancers further demonstrate why stone is so versatile, and various finishes include ‘wet’, dry’ or ‘matt’ looks. Specialist advice should be taken in order to tailor the care of products to the specific environment. This will ensure years of trouble free beauty and durability.