STONE CHOICES

There is a bewildering choice of stone, colours, edges. The best thing you can do is come and talk to us! Come and see the stone itself, get a sample and discuss your requirements so we can help you make the best selection.

Due to the variations in the stone markings and colours of granite and marble we will work closely with you to achieve the best possible fitting layout where colour matching is important.

GRANITE

Igneous rock of volcanic origin made up of the minerals Feldspar, Quartz & Mica. Strong and durable – perfect for kitchen worktops. Stone markings vary from slab to slab. Wide colour range including black, brown, green, pink, blue, red and cream.

Ambrosia White

Angolan Black

Bethnal White

Emerald Black

Icon Brown

Kerala Green

Madura Gold

Steel Grey (Skintouch)

Sapphire Brown

Topazio

Antique Brown

Avoria White

Balmoral Red

Blue Pearl

 Nero Cosmos

Emerald Pearl

Ivory Brown

Nero Assoluto (Polished)

Sardo Grey

Angolan Blue

Azul Platino

 Baltic Brown

Dakota Mahogany

Fountain Green

New Venetian Gold

Nero Assoluto (Honed)

 Star Galaxy

Ubatuba

Angolan Silver

 Baltic Green

Impala/Bon Accord

Giallo Ornimentale

Kashmir White

Rosa Beta

Steel Grey

Venetian Gold

Tan Brown

MARBLE

Metamorphic rock consisting of re-crystallized calcite. More porous than granite so ideal for bathrooms.

Marble colours are primarily white, grey, cream and pale brown. Some marble has veins in darker grey and pink, even red, blue and green.

Arabascato

Crystal White

Beltrami Marble – CJ to advise which ones

Calacatta

Marron

Carrara

Nero Marquia

Crema Marfil

Ruivina

LIMESTONE & SLATE

Sedimentary rock consisting chiefly of the mineral calcite. Often contains fossils or shell formations. Can be used for floor or wall tiles – usually available in light creamy colours.

Bateige Beige

Jura Beige

Travertino Classico

New Cream

 Jura Grey

Travertio Noce

Cross Cut Travertine

Riven Slate

Shelly Moleanos

Italian Smooth Slate

Rosal

Verde Ardesia

QUARTZ

Semi natural / man made product – comprising of quartz, mixed with polymer resin. Versatile and hard wearing with consistent colouring – can be used throughout the home. Brands of quartz regularly used by Oxford Stone and Marble include BQS (Beltrami Quartz Surfaces), Caesarstone, CRL, Kalinga Stone and Silestone.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

All our natural stone surfaces are sealed with stain inhibitors in the factory to provide a protective coating, which reduces the porosity of the natural surface. We recommend that you re-seal your granite and marble surfaces six months after installation, or as required, ideally using Lithofin Stain Stop.

  • Marble and granite is not difficult to clean – mild soap and water is all that is generally required. Work surfaces can also be cleaned using a neutral detergent rinsed with clean water and buffed using a soft clean cloth or using a cleaner specifically recommended for stone surfaces.
  • Never use abrasive cleaning products such as metal pads, scouring pads and scouring detergents on granite or marble as these can affect the finish over time. Also avoid alkaline and chlorine based cleaners, do not use bleach and never use glass cleaner. Granite and Marble is easily maintained without the need for such abrasive cleaners.
  • Drainage flutes can be cleaned using fine wire wool (0000 grade) with mild soap and water.
  • Please be aware that any acidic products i.e. citrus liquids, fruit juice, fizzy drinks, wine, vinegars etc will leave marks on the surfaces so must be wiped away immediately. Nail varnish and any other solvent or oil based products will stain if not wiped up immediately.
  • Strongly coloured foods, i.e. curry, saffron, beetroot, red wine, blackcurrant etc can cause staining so should be cleaned up immediately.
  • Never allow the following to come in contact with your granite: Formic acid, Hydrofluoric acid, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, Phosphoric acid or Hydrochloric acid.
  • Extreme heat will damage the surface, do not expose marble or granite to excessive heat/ sudden temperature changes. It is best to have a trivet or similar to place your pans on when taken directly from the hob or oven. Where granite is used for hearths the temperature change is gradual and space is allowed for expansion when fitting, therefore heat should not be a problem.
  • As with any high quality worktops, care should be taken against possible scoring with knives or other cutting tools and chopping boards should always be used, care should be taken not to drag items over the surface; lift and place.
  • Do not drop heavy items on the stone worktops.
  • Do not sit or stand on stone countertops! (was missed out on current website version)