Other Natural Stones

OTHER NATURAL STONES

Quartz Limestone Sandstone Slate Travertine Onyx Pebbles

Quartz is a new manmade artificial surface covering material and a cheaper alternative to natural stone.  Quartz minerals are mined and then they are ground into an aggregate that is later fused with resin that binds the rock under intense pressure & heat to form a beautiful quartz slab. During the process of imparting color to the countertop, pigments are added to give it a unique and beautiful aesthetic.

Quartz (OTHER NATURAL STONES)

Specification

Slab: As per customer requirement

Tile (cm): According to customer requirement

Advantages

• Highly durable and have a long lifespan .
• Availability of variety of different colors and designs.

• Non- porous and easy to maintain
• Resistant to abrasion, impact and common household acids

Finishes

Different textures of quartz allow it to fit in with the varying trends in architecture and interior design.

• Polished: Glass polished finish. Brings out the best of color and depth of the veining or crystalline appearance.
• Honed: Evenly cut, uniform thickness, smooth Surface. naturally matte or flat finish.

Applications

Quartz  versatility allows it to be used for many surface areas –

• Interior floors and walls in homes and offices
• Kitchen countertops
• Bathroom – sinks, shower walls, tub decks, vanities

• Fireplaces
• Table tops for commercial spaces

Limestone is a sedimentary stone formed by build up of calcium and organic matter which hardened over time. Many limestones exhibit different colors and impurities such as clay, sand, organic materials, and even fossils trapped within them. Limestone tile is popular for bathrooms, living rooms, and foyers and like marble is susceptible to staining and should be avoided in kitchens.

LIMESTONE

Specification

Slab: As per customer requirement

Tile (cm): According to customer requirement

Advantages

• High quality and completely natural, earthy characteristic
• Highly versatile – suitable for indoors or outdoor paving
• Highly durable
• Adds value to your home.

• Long lasting and luxurious material
• Cost-effective
• Easy to clean and maintain

Finishes

• Polished: brilliant, shiny and mirror effect.
• Honed: most common. smooth surface but dull or slightly reflective.
• Leathered: texturing to appear less glossy. slightly undulating surface, very soft, warm and smooth to the touch
• Tumbled: aged appearance
• Flamed: exposing the surface to high temperature flame. surface is rough, non- slip and generally faded in color.
• Brushed: original surface is made smoother by using abrasive brushes making the colors more vivid and the surface slightly rough.
• Bush- hammered: highly textured finish leaving the surface smooth with small indentations.

Applications

• Interior floors and walls in homes and offices
• Gardens, pools, road surfaces and pavements
• Kitchens, bathroom and fireplaces

• Facades
• Natural panels for wall cladding

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed by the buildup of sand, clay, and other organic materials and has a variety of earth-tone shades which can exhibit fantastic bands of color; some of which even resemble woodgrains. Sandstone is a characteristically hard textured stone great for outdoor surfaces but can be worn down by sand and other abrasives.

SANDSTONE

Specification

Blocks: As per customer requirement

Slabs: As per customer requirement

Tiles (cm): 30×30, 40×40, 60×60, 60×30, 60×40

Advantages

• Highly durable and can last for decades, slip- resistant
• Unique since it’s a natural stone
• Wide range of colors and is full of character

• Environment friendly
• Low maintenance and an affordable alternative

Finishes

 

• Natural hand- cut: basic finish. used for outdoor flooring, paving and wall cladding. naturally rough surface and prevents slips and falls
• Polished: smooth and glossy surface and highlights the color of the sandstone
• Honed: smooth surface
• Brushed: surface is treated with a metal or hard plastic brush leaving behind a slightly weathered texture
• Bottom calibrated: Thickness of stone is reduced and base is calibrated to easily adhere to the walls.
• Sawn/Machine cut: uneven and rough surface with tiny depressions and undulations.
• Tumbled: surface loses sharp edges and becomes smooth by tumbling in a machine.

Applications

• Building material for larger structures, tombstones, monuments and roads
• Wall cladding and flooring
• Sculptures, decorative items, garden ornaments

Slate is a sedimentary stone composed of shale and quartz which naturally forms into thin horizontal layers. By expertly striking the rock to break it and separate the layers, quarries can create generally smooth and uniquely textured tiles from the stone. The rustic natural look of the stone makes it a favorite for outdoor tile and paver applications, and the textured surface also makes it will suited for areas such as pool decks, kitchens, or entryways where water may create a slip hazard.

Slate

Specification

Blocks: As per customer requirement

Slabs: As per customer requirement

Advantages

• Fire resistant
• Energy efficient.
• Environment friendly.

• Durable and low maintenance
• Very little roofing waste

Finishes

• Natural Cleft – Slate if manually split into sheets.
• Rough Textured Natural Cleft

• Honed – smooth surface like satin
• Sand rubbed- texture created by hand rubbing sand with water.

Applications

• Roofing
• Flooring and cladding
• Landscaping

Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed by mineral deposits from natural springs. This sedimentary stone is created by a rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, known as calcite. Other minerals mix together with the calcite to create unique swirls and movement that give travertine its distinctive character.

TRAVERTINE

Specification

Slab: As per customer requirement

Tile (cm): 12×12, 16×16, 18×18 and 24×24. Also,  According to customer requirement

Advantages

• Provides a variety of natural colors
• Reasonably priced.
• Luxurious and rich look

• Durable
• Adds real estate value

Finishes

• Polished: smoothed and glossed over to get a shiny reflective surface
• Honed: smooth yet matte finish without shine. Achieved by grinding and buffing one side of the unfinished stone.
• Brushed: natural look with a brushed finish. gives a rustic and sophisticated look.
• Tumbled: travertine edges are softened and worn down by tumbling the stones. gives a more natural and worn look..

Applications

• Floors and walls
• Bathroom, showers, floors and pool decks.
• Courtyards and patios

• Driveways, walkways and paths
• Stair treads

Onyx is a beautiful fine-grained stone with distinctive patterns and comes in various shades of yellow, brown, green, black, white, red and more. This stone is unique because of its rich layers and veining that have been naturally formed due to the growth and deposit of silica materials such as quartz and moganite over millennia. Onyx is a unique, luxurious and exotic natural stone which makes a breathtaking impression.

ONYX

Specification

Slab: As per customer requirement

Advantages

• Rare and exotic stone
• Provides a stunning and rich appearance

• One-of-a kind style and provides a unique character to the space.
• Translucent stone thereby transmitting light

Finishes

 

• Toughened with a mesh, resin or fiberglass backing giving onyx adequate strength.

Applications

• Wall cladding – backsplashes
• Tabletops
• Decorative items – Jewelery

• Steps
• Used in areas such as entrance lobbies, living rooms and bathrooms to provide an eye catching accent feature

Applications

Marble’s versatility allows it to be used for many surface areas.

• Interior floors and walls in homes and offices
• Kitchen countertops
• Bathroom – sinks, shower walls, tub decks, Vanities
• Fireplaces
• Table tops for commercial spaces
• Extras: Kitchen cutting board, artifacts, coasters, paper- weight

Pebbles are rock fragments that are rocky, rounded and/or elliptical in shape. Due to erosion effect, these rock fragments can get naturally tumbled with flowing river water making its surface smooth.

PEBBLES

Specification

The particle size of pebbles ranges from 4 to 64 millimeters.

Advantages

• Naturally blends into the environment
• Aesthetically pleasing, Sophisticated and timeless presentation.
• Adds a natural earthy feel to its surroundings.

• Low Maintenance cost
• Fireproof
• Environment- friendly

Finishes

• Tumbled with smooth surfaces

• Natural with rocky appearance

Applications

• Gardens
• Pavement/ Pathways
• Artificial Fireplace

• Fountains
• Pool side

Norton has a factory equipped with state of the art granite processing machinery. As a quality conscious organization, we believe in delivering quality products that adhere to international standards.

Address

Location: 12 Adeyemi Bero Crescent,                                         Nigeria
Phone: +234 805 709 9949
Email: info@nortonafrica.com

Norton has a factory equipped with state of the art granite processing machinery. As a quality conscious organization, we believe in delivering quality products that adhere to international standards.

Address

Location: 12 Adeyemi Bero Crescent,                                          Nigeria
Phone: +234 805 709 9949
Email: info@nortonafrica.com