Yes – typically these types of stones are hung using a traditional system with very thick panel sizes. With our system, panel thickness is reduced since the undercut anchor can be used in stones as thin as 2 cm.

Please note if you are contacting us about a past, present, or future order - we need your last name and zip code as that is how we look you up on our system. (customer number or order number is even better!) If asking plant questions it helps to know what part of the country so we can tailor our advice accordingly. We are open M-F 9:00 to 4:00, with longer hours and Saturdays in the spring. We look forward to hearing from you. Bluestone is a family owned and operated business founded in 1972.

The most common use for cladding is for internal applications such as fireplaces, feature walls and similar applications, however it is also often used for cladding the external walls of an existing house.

Marble, travertine, or limestone that is honed has a matte or satin finish, rather than a high reflective polish. This is achieved at the factory by stopping just short of the last stage of polishing. Some fabricators have special equipment and can hone marble in their shops by removing the factory polish. One feature of honed marble is that it doesn't show etching as readily, or wear patterns on floors. It is preferred by some because it has a less formal, softer appearance than polished stone.

Broken sidewalk stone is sold Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM only. Residents must load their own stone. Stone cutting is not permitted at the Service Center. The cost is $.26 per pound.

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), usually in the form of calcite or aragonite. It may contain considerable amounts of magnesium carbonate (dolomite) as well; minor constituents also commonly present include clay, iron carbonate, feldspar, pyrite, and quartz.

Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin, smooth-surfaced layers. Slate can be used on floors, fireplaces and countertops.

No, Australian limestone is too soft for use as bench tops and similar applications. Imported material is normally harder and more suitable for applications such as this.

The mortar mix can vary, depending upon the sand used and other factors, however a typical mortar mix in the Perth region is 6 parts good sharp yellow brickies sand, 1 part lime and 1 part of cream (off-white) cement.

No. The slate has a tendency to sheer within its sedimentary layers. We recommend that you use any of the Granites or Quartzite colors.

Ribbon slates are Pennsylvania black slates that have small bands running through them. These ribbons contain a high amount of carbon that deteriorates much faster than the rest of the slate. This results in the slate becoming separated at the ribbon, allowing either the slates to fall out or water to penetrate the roof. Even so, ribbon slate roofs have still been known to last 50 to even 100 years if the roof is steep and well shaded.

It is very simple. S-1 means the slate will last more than 75 years. S-2 slate is meant to last 45 to 75 years and S-3 slates are meant to last 45 years or less. However, slates of all three grades generally do last longer than their required minimums.

We have no problems in mixing up the sandstone with granite. But we strongly advise the customers not to resort to this combination. The reason is that granite is available in south India whereas sandstone in the north. India being a vast country and keeping the transport conditions and the cost involved in bringing both the stones to the same point would mean so much more overheads and thereby increase in the price.

Yes, the property owner can ask to keep it. We know other uses can be found for it in landscaping or patios. When contractors remove old sandstone slabs they are taken to the City Service Yard. Residents can purchase the sandstone there. The price is currently 26 cents per pound.

Limestone is one of the most versatile stones having many variations of size, textures and soft colors. Limestone is soft and susceptible to scratching.

Cast limestone is made from select crushed Texas limestone, and silica, with portland cement as a binder. These ingredients are combined by weight with water in a "wet pour process" and poured into moulds.

Limestone should be free of dust and dry prior to sealing. A low-pressure garden spray or similar device is ideal. Apply from the top of the stone and work down the wall. For areas close to windows and doors the sealant can be applied using a paint brush. Whilst reconstituted limestone, being a manufactured product, is denser it can still discolour and therefore it is advisable to seal the stone if the original colour is to be retained.