{"id":529,"count":2,"description":"Limestone is a soft natural stone, more porous than granite, with a matt Nordic look, and it needs sealing. The Stoneks catalogue has {stx_kivide_arv:lubjakivi} limestones from {stx_alates:lubjakivi} \u20ac\/m\u00b2; they are at their best in bathrooms and on windowsills.","link":"https:\/\/stoneks.com\/en\/category\/limestone\/","name":"Limestone","slug":"limestone","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":{"_stx_faq_json":"[{\"q\": \"How much does a limestone worktop cost?\", \"a\": \"Limestone worktops start at [stx_alates cat=\\\"lubjakivi\\\"] \u20ac\/m\u00b2 (VAT included); you\u2019ll find the exact price on each stone\u2019s card below. The final price also covers measuring, edge and cut-out work, transport and installation, each on a separate line of the quote. On working days the quote reaches you within 24 hours.\"}, {\"q\": \"How do I look after limestone?\", \"a\": \"For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth and a pH-neutral stone cleaner, and wipe up spills as soon as they happen. Because the stone is porous, limestone must be sealed and the sealer renewed from time to time. Leave abrasive and acidic cleaners in the cupboard.\"}, {\"q\": \"Will limestone stain or scratch?\", \"a\": \"Unsealed, it readily soaks up oil, wine and coffee, because limestone is more porous than granite. The softer stone also scratches more easily, and acids such as lemon juice and vinegar etch it just as they do marble. Good sealing slows absorption, so you have time to wipe spills away. On a matt surface, small signs of use are less noticeable too.\"}, {\"q\": \"What is the difference between limestone and marble?\", \"a\": \"Both are calcite-based natural stones and both are sensitive to acids. Marble is limestone transformed by heat and pressure: denser, more dramatically veined and usually glossier, whereas limestone is softer, more porous and calmer in pattern. If you want shine and contrasting veins, look at our marbles<\/a>; if you want a quiet matt surface, stay with limestone.\"}, {\"q\": \"Can I touch limestone before I decide?\", \"a\": \"Absolutely \u2014 limestone\u2019s matt surface and soft tone look different in daylight than on a screen. Book a time at our Noblessner showroom at Vesilennuki 20 and mention that you\u2019d like to see the limestones. Once the tone and surface are settled, we measure within a week.\"}]","_stx_summary":"Limestone is a soft natural stone, more porous than granite, with a matt Nordic look, and it needs sealing. The Stoneks catalogue has {stx_kivide_arv:lubjakivi} limestones from {stx_alates:lubjakivi} \u20ac\/m\u00b2; they are at their best in bathrooms and on windowsills.","_stx_intro_html":"

Catalogue \u00b7 Limestone<\/p>

Limestone is a quiet natural stone: a mostly matt surface, soft greys and bluish tones, and fine veins that tell the story of how the stone was formed. The Stoneks catalogue has [stx_kivide_arv cat=\"lubjakivi\"] limestones<\/b> priced from [stx_alates cat=\"lubjakivi\"] \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, among them blue-grey Azul Valverde and grey Jura Grey. It is best suited to bathrooms, windowsills and kitchen surfaces that see gentler use.<\/p>

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Who it suits<\/p>

Who limestone is for<\/h2>

Limestone has a narrower range of uses than granite or quartz. Where it suits the room, it gives the surface a quiet, velvety look that is hard to achieve with any other stone.<\/p><\/div>

Choose limestone if<\/h3>