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Limestone Building Materials

An earthy appeal, indoors and out

Limestone deposits exist in all continents of the earth. Despite the common and traditional reference to “travertine marble”, travertine is really a type of limestone. It is actually the terrestrial (land) formed version of limestone, as opposed to the marine based formations of many other limestone varieties.

Featuring their soft earth tones, decorators integrating these stones into their design have great flexibility in selecting complimentary colors for other interior elements.

Limestone Building Cladding

Limestone building materials have enjoyed a successful history of exterior applications. Some of the most prominent government and financial institutions worldwide proudly display limestone as their exterior cladding. Despite the popularity of exterior vertical limestone applications, the number of limestone varieties with successful history in exterior paving applications, particularly in freeze/thaw environments, is relatively limited.

Other Limestone Applications

Since these stones are some of the softer varieties of natural stone materials, they have long been a popular choice for intricately carved features and moldings, as well as statuary. Think planters, corners, columns, fireplace surrounds, etc.

Limestone Varieties

Limestone and travertine, like marble, are of a calcium carbonate base, and as such, are vulnerable to alteration by exposure to mild acids. A wide variety of stones are included in this group, and absorption varies from slight (10%). The combination of acid sensitivity and absorption limit the number of varieties that are suitable for countertop applications, and the user of limestone countertops should be well educated in its properties to accurately anticipate its behavior in service.

Another form of limestone exists, which is dolomite. Dolomite is based on the dual carbonate of calcium-magnesium carbonate, and the properties of this stone are influenced by this difference in composition. Dolomites generally have higher densities, lower absorptions, greater compressive and bending strengths, and higher abrasion resistance than the calcium carbonate based limestones. These property differences offer some application choices for dolomites where other limestone varieties are marginal or unsuitable performers.

Let Us Help Select Stone Building Materials

There is a limestone color and finish to fit many architectural and landscape design applications. HDG can help you select the most appropriate stone for you application, guide you through the maze of available colors and finishes, and work with you from concept to project completion. Learn more about our White Glove Service.

Persica Tan Limestone Building Materials - Mix L-Corners

Featured Limestone Color

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Limestone Colors

Combine Your Finish With The Perfect Color

Persica Gold Limestone

Persica Tan Limestone

Black Jade Limestone

Mocha Brown Limestone

Mocha Brown Limestone

HDG Perlino Grey Limestone - Natural Stone

Perlino Grey Limestone

Perlino Red Limestone

Perlino Red Limestone

Turtleshell Limestone

Aurelia Gold Limestone

Caviar Blue Limestone

Caviar Greige Limestone

Caviar Greige Limestone

Mari Buff Limestone

Adela Beige Limestone

Honed and Sand-blasted Cave Black Limestone

Cave Black Limestone

Limestone Finishes

Choose From Among 13 Limestone Finishes

Honed

Lychee

Adze

Flamed

Pineapple

Mushroom

Split/Pitched

Corduroy

Sandblasted

Scored

Scored & Chiseled

Antiqued

Engraved

Limestone Color & Finish Combinations

Combine Color And Finish To Achieve The Perfect Look For Your Application

Need Help Selecting Stone?

HDG has limestone building materials. Ask us about cladding, cobbles and pavers. Call 503.360.9551, Email sales@hdgbuildingmaterials.com, Or Click.

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