essex limestone

specifications

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Essex Limestone is frequently used for interior applications. Because of its excellent properties and performance, and warm greenish/brown color, architects repeatedly specify this natural limestone for interior stone flooring, stair treads, fireplace surrounds and stone wall cladding. Essex Limestone is available in a honed finish.

stone type

limestone

color

Varied mottling of a light greenish gray with muted tones of burgundy. Occasional fossils present.

weathering characteristic

Like all limestones, Essex will fade when exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

properties

Hard, dense and durable. Like all limestones, Essex is affected by acids. No detrimental effects on the environment. Maximum paving sizes approximately 2'-0" x 2'-0". Maximum slab sizes approximately 5'-0" x 2'-0".

suitability

interior

maintenance

Depending on the application, impregnating sealers may be required. Contact us for information regarding the use of sealers, impregnators, cleaning, etc.