How have they held up? Is staining a horrible issue? Polished or honed? Am I crazy to install limestone in my kitchen? Is travertine or slate or marble a better choice?
2006-08-26 03:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
i have had limestone in my kitchen (polished) as well as slate and marble i hated the limestone it always seemd to get stains and it chiped to easy whent with slate next it was good but the wife wanted marble have had no problems with it so i sugest the slate or marble
2006-08-26 03:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have travertine, filled and polished. It does show marks, but they are largely obscured by the natural texture of the stone. Staining, other than by water (spots) has not been a big problem so far in the 3 years since it's been put in. Marble makes it too easy to break things you set down on it. My favorite kitchen counter was a colored concrete that we had in our previous house. That needs monthly waxing, but is a wonderful and durable surface.
2006-08-26 06:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by alison k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently doing a job with Irish Limestone. It is reputed to be harder and more durable.
2006-08-29 10:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Leo L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limestone is NOT the best choice - because it's so porous it would have to be sealed
2006-08-26 04:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋