A few years ago, I came across the Chamesson limestone that had an off-white background with a faint scattering of grey shells that drifted across the face of the stone in wispy lines. For a pale limestone, it was unusually hard and it was perfect for a project to create some display cabinets for a famous perfume and underwear company. We supplied limestone panels for their perfume displays that can still be seen in a number of airport duty free centres around Europe.
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Chamesson French Limestone - elegance and performance
Topics: limestone flooring, French limestone, limestone tiles, buying limestone, facade, pierre de bourgogne, anti-slip surface, chamesson
Natural Stone Inspiration from Chelsea 2015
Inspired By Natural Stone - Chelsea
We are currently working on a new video clip for Amarestone that shows a few of the things that inspire us as a company. Our work involves a degree of creative vision and it's an aspect of the business that all of us really enjoy.
Topics: swimming pool, pathways, French limestone, events, environment, design, anti-slip surface, bespoke limestone, patios, patio, wildlife, external stone, outdoor, tuffa
Limestone and Marble Surface Finishes
Different Surface Finishes on Natural Stone
Most people will be able to picture what a polished marble tile or an antiqued limestone tile would look like and some will understand what is meant by the term honed. But there are lots of other options for surface finishes on natural stone and some of these may not be quite so easy to imagine. Some of the different options are explained below:
Topics: surface finishes, choosing natural stone, anti-slip surface, external stone
Choosing Swimming Pool surrounds - how to avoid a slip-up
Choosing Swimming Pool surrounds
One of the key requirements for the surface finish for a swimming pool surround is slip-resistance.
Topics: choosing marble, swimming pool, French limestone, surface finishes, anti-slip surface, vallangis, carrara, external stone