Granite worktops portsmouth

What is limestone? Limestone worktops have seen a resurgence in popularity over the last ten years, and as a result we’re getting asked more questions about it. Thanks to some confusing traditional naming practices and a few bits of popular misinformation, many people have a skewed perspective on this amazing stone. Obviously, as expert stone workers, our team is biased in favour of our favourite material, but limestone truly is a lovely natural stone and one that’s been popular in the UK for thousands of years. Below, you’ll find answers […]

Marble has been prized as a luxury building material for thousands of years. Now, thanks to modern quarrying, shipping and cutting technologies it’s affordable enough that families can add a touch of glamour to their own homes, bringing that 5-star hotel feel to everyday life with a marble worktop, bath or floor. As professional stone workers, we’re constantly inspired by the glamour, creativity and elegance of other stone workers, designers, and architects. Below you’ll find a few of our favourite marble works. Monumental dreams in white marble From the Taj […]

Whilst looking for a subject to write about this week I stumbled across an image of inca stonework which you can see here. I was immediately struck by the amazing precision of their work. After further reading, it became apparent that the Incas generally worked in stone shaped into trapeziums and would use stone of many types, from limestone to granite. Imagine what an Incan Granite worktop may look like!! How the incas managed to cut their stone is still a mystery, as there were no iron tools at this time. It is most […]