by Susan Winner
Kitchen & Bath Editor

COUNTERTOPS: Limestone

Introduction | Granite | Marble | Limestone | Engineered Stone | Lavastone | Concrete | Tile | Butcher Block | Soapstone | Slate | Solid Surface | Copper & Zinc | Stainless Steel
French Limestone
French Limestone from Haifa
 



Limestone consists mainly of calcite, a neutral-toned mineral.



  • Varies in hardness: some varieties are softer like marble and some are harder and more scratch-resistant like granite.
  • A porous material, limestone requires proper periodic resealing with a penetrating sealer to help prevent staining.
  • Available in black, gray, brown, white, and yellow, limestone has a smooth, muted complexion.
  • From $35 - $75 per square foot fabricated.
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