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Alba Stone is a versatile material adaptable to any environment and design idea. This material offers multiple applications for interior and exterior use and it’s frequently used in hotels, commercial centers and high-end residences.
One of the main advantages of Alba Stone is that it hardly absorbs heat making it an excellent choice for outdoor living spaces such as Pool areas where BRUSHED finish provides an excellent anti-slipping features.
Shell Reef/Alba Limestone is a natural limestone formed from fossilized oyster shells 160 million years ago. The neutral color and durability make it a versatile material, adaptable to any environment and design idea. Shell Reef/Alba Limestone is ideal for in exteriors use since it does not retain the sun’s heat, it is cool to the touch. The antique finish is great for around the pool applications where traction is needed. The simple elegance of our Shell Reef is ideal for your home spa, it brings the beauty of the ocean right to your home.
One of the unique characteristics of this Alba/Shell Reef limestone is the existence of some small shells and fossils that may appear throughout the tile or slabs.
As a natural stone product it is recommended that it be sealed to extend its longevity
FINISHES
HONED – very smooth satin finish but not shiny. Has a flat smooth look and does not reflect light like polished marble. Requires less care then polished stones as it will not show as much scratching of the surface. It is also less slippery. Applications are the same as polished stone but with better wear ability and can sometimes be used exteriorly depending on the stone itself.
SANBLASTED – a machine is used to apply a high pressure “blast” of sand to the stone etching its surface. The texture is very similar to that of a concrete sidewalk. Sandblasted stone can be use anywhere. It is highly slip resistant and very durable making it ideal in wet areas such as pool decks, steps and common areas.
SAW CUT – stone that is cut with a diamond blade. A semi smooth finish that is slightly rougher then honed and yet smoother than sandblasted. Depending on the stone type the blade will leave slightly to highly visible saw marks on the surface sometimes requiring sanding the stone to make it smoother. Can be normally used in all applications.
BRUSHED – brushing of the stone with a coarse wire brush. This technique smoothes out the rough spots on the surface and also enhances the color and character. It can put a slightly semi shiny finish to the stone. Depending on the brushing and the type of stone it can also be used outdoors.
