Stone · Cross-cut · Calm
Honed Limestone
Honed
Honed limestone from European quarries — often Portuguese Moleanos or French Massangis — delivers the quiet, chalky white-cream palette specified in contemporary architecture from David Chipperfield to Kelly Wearstler. Sensitive to acids and citrus, so specification is best paired with a comprehensive care briefing to the homeowner.
5 colours
Indicative pricing band $$$$ · formal quote on request
Technical specification
What sits beneath the finish.
- Material
- Natural limestone (Portuguese / French)
- Format
- 600 × 400 mm modular or 900 × 600 mm large-format
- Thickness
- 20 mm
- Finish
- Honed matte
- Density
- 2200-2600 kg/m³
- Water absorption
- 0.5-2.5%
- Slip resistance (honed wet)
- AS 4586 · P3 / R10
- Compatible with underfloor heating
- Yes
Care & maintenance
How this floor ages well.
- 01Seal on install and refresh sealer every 12–24 months for high-traffic areas.
- 02Sweep or vacuum daily; damp-mop with a pH-neutral stone cleaner weekly.
- 03Never use vinegar, lemon, bleach or ammonia — all etch calcareous stones (limestone, marble, travertine).
- 04Wipe wine, citrus, oil and coffee within seconds to prevent etching.
- 05Have honed finishes re-honed by a stone-restoration professional every 10–15 years to remove wear scratches.
Where it works best
Application by room.
- Entries
- Living rooms
- Feature walls
- Bathrooms (with correct slip finish)
Warranty
Material only · workmanship of installer covered separately
Sustainability
Natural, quarried material · zero VOCs · lifetime durability · fully recyclable as crushed aggregate at end of life
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