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Kent Limestone

Kent Limestone is an excellent choice for interior and exterior applications. Because of its excellent properties and performance, and light color, architects repeatedly specify this natural limestone for interior stone flooring, exterior paving stone, stair treads, fireplace surrounds and stone wall cladding. Kent Limestone is available in honed, polished, chiseled and bush hammered finishes.

Finishes

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    Honed Finish

    A smooth, eggshell finish. Achieved with the use of fine diamonds

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    Polished Finish

    More shiny and reflective than honed

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    Chiseled Finish

    The appearance of corduroy fabric with relief

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    BushHammered Finish

    A textured finish that is relatively uniform, natural looking and slip-resistant

Specifications

Stone Type

Limestone

Color

Off-white, putty-colored background with many small shell fragments.

Weathering Characteristics

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

Suitability

interior, exterior

Properties

Hard, dense and durable. Like all limestones, Kent is affected by acids. No detrimental effects on the environment. This limestone can be used in both interior and exterior applications. Slip-, heat-, and frost-resistant. Used for centuries in Europe.

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

Applications
  • Interior Flooring
  • Exterior Paving
  • Stair Treads
  • Wall Cladding
  • Counter Tops
  • Window Stools and Sills
  • Fireplace Surrounds
  • Coping and Chimney Caps
  • Landscaping
  • Furniture and Signs