Limestone for Custom Countertops

Limestone is a popular natural stone used for custom countertops and other surfaces in home design.

Limestone has a soft, earthy appearance that can add warmth and texture to a kitchen or bathroom. It comes in different colors like beige, cream, and gray.

Limestone is durable, heat-resistant, and low maintenance, making it ideal for heavy-use areas like custom kitchen counters.

Unlike man-made materials like quartz, limestone countertops are completely unique with natural variations in veining, fossils, and crystalline structures no two slabs are exactly alike. Limestone’s organic beauty remains a top trend for custom counters that showcase natural stone’s one-of-a-kind patterns.

Caring for Limestone Surfaces

While durable, limestone requires proper sealing to prevent stains and etching from acidic liquids. Sealing limestone countertops regularly with a penetrating natural stone sealer will protect the surface while allowing the stone to breathe. Avoid cleaners with acid, vinegar, or bleach. Mild dish soap and water or stone-safe cleaners are recommended for routine cleaning.

Limestone’s sensitivity to acids means wine, fruit juices, and tomatoes can permanently stain or etch the surface if not promptly cleaned up. Using cutting boards and trivets can help prevent scratching, chipping, and damage over time. With proper care and sealing, limestone countertops can remain beautiful for years.

The Custom Look of Limestone

Limestone offers a custom look popular for custom countertops on kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and other specialty surfaces throughout the home. No two limestone slabs have the exact same natural variations, veining, and fossilized patterns, allowing homeowners to achieve a one-of-a-kind countertop unlike anything else.

With proper sealing and care, limestone provides a durable, heat-resistant, yet softer and warmer look compared to granite and other natural stones.

For homeowners who want the custom look of a natural material like limestone, routine maintenance is a small price to pay for stone countertops that provide unique beauty and luxury.

Caring for your Limestone Custom Countertops and Surfaces

Limestone, like marble, is a calcite. This means that special considerations must be taken into account when it comes to care and maintenance and the location you use this material.

We highly suggest honing the material. For limestone fabrication choose Advantage Stone Fabrication in Longmont, CO.