sheffield limestone

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specifications

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Sheffield Limestone is an excellent choice for interior and exterior applications. Because of its excellent properties and performance, and warm color, architects repeatedly specify this natural limestone for interior stone flooring, exterior paving stone, stone treads and risers, fireplace surrounds and stone wall cladding. Sheffield Limestone is available in honed, smooth sanded, bush hammered and sandblasted finishes. It is also available in vein-cut form for certain applications.

stone type

limestone

color

Tan with dark brown veining and clouds.

weathering characteristic

Like all limestones, Sheffield will fade when used outside or when exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

properties

Dolomitic limestone with dark brown ‘cloud’ markings that can be used for many interior and exterior applications. Low absorption. Hard, dense and durable. Like all limestones, Sheffield is affected by acids. No detrimental effects on the environment. Large piece sizes are available.

suitability

interior

exterior

maintenance

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

samples

upon request

ASTM results

upon request

finishes

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Honed

Smooth Sanded

Bush Hammered

Honed – an extremely smooth, eggshell finish. Achieved with the use of fine diamonds.
Smooth Sanded - more dull and rough than honed with subtle machining marks.
Bush Hammered – small, round marks give this a dotted appearance with light relief.