All natural stones need to be professionally sealed at installation and resealed every 3-5 years to ensure their durability. We recommend using high-quality sealants like Lithofin Stain Stop, specially designed for different stones and finishes.
Sealing Guidelines:
Cleaning Tips:
| Characteristics |
| Heat resistant and naturally cool Wide range of colours and veining patterns Available in large slabs and tiles Suitable for indoor and outdoor use (with proper finish) |
| Applications |
| Ideal for benchtops, flooring, walls, bathrooms, showers, pool surrounds, stairs, fireplaces, and decorative joinery. |
| Finish Options |
| Indoor: Honed or polished Outdoor: Antique, Bush Hammered |
| Characteristics |
| As dense as marble Layered structure, warm earthy tones, and distinctive natural pores. |
| Applications |
| Excellent for indoor and outdoor flooring, walls, pool surrounds, and patios. |
| Finish Options |
| Indoor: Honed filled or unfilled, Splitface Outdoor: Antique, Bushhammered & Brushed, Splitface,Tumbled Crosscut or Vein Cut: different veining styles, like tree rings vs. tree length |
| Characteristics |
| Limestone comes in soft, neutral tones. It’s ideal for modern and classic interiors that need understated sophistication. It ages beautifully and is often used in both polished and natural finishes like sandblasted or tumbled to create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. |
| Applications |
| Popular for pavers, pool coping, alfresco areas, stairs, and pathways. |
| Finish Options |
| Indoor: Honed Outdoor: Sandblasted & Tumbled, Brushed & Antique |
| Characteristics |
| Granite is an igneous rock prized for its hardness and durability. It features a speckled appearance with a variety of colours and is one of the toughest natural stones. |
| Applications |
| Ideal for kitchen benchtops, flooring, stairs, outdoor paving, and heavy-use areas. |
| Finish Options |
| Indoor: Honed Outdoor: Flamed & Brushed |
| Characteristics |
| Quartzite is incredibly dense, and highly resistant, and it comes in spectacular colours. It’s only available in slabs. |
| Applications |
| Top recommendation for high use areas such as benchtops, kitchen islands. Can also be used for feature walls. |
| Finish Options |
| Indoor: Honed or Polished |
Indoor Finishes:
Outdoor Finishes:
Choosing natural stone brings enduring beauty, luxury, and sustainability to your spaces. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of marble, the rustic charm of travertine, or the toughness of granite, natural stone offers a versatile palette for any design.
STS STONE’s extensive range of premium natural stones, expert advice, and quality sealants ensures your project’s success. Visit our Woollahra showroom or contact us online to explore our collection and get personalized assistance.
