limestone questions

Q. Appreciate your informative website! I have a question regarding my master bathroom material selection: Vanity: Caesarstone (Cinder 2020) Backsplash: AlysEdwards Gigi Groovy Stiix (Hard Days Night) Iridescent Glass (thin) Steam Shower: Walls/Ceiling: Bateig Blue Honed Limestone 12x12 tiles Accent: AlysEdwards Gigi Groovy Stiix (Hard Days Night) Iridescent Glass (thin) – applied as 12x12 waterfall top to bottom (approx 7') Floor: CasaMood Clays Metropolitan 2x2 Mosaic (porcelain) Tub Deck: Caesarstone (Cinder 2020) Tub face: Bateig Blue Honed Limestone 12x12 tiles Floor: Bateig Blue Honed Limestone 12x12 tiles I read your remarks regarding Limestone in bathroom applications, how does this specific limestone compare? What additional precautions would you advise? My wife like to color scheme, so if I were to propose alternative material, will need something in the same color. In the kitchen - were installing Verde San Francisco "granite". In reading material on your site and stonefinder.com; it appears this "granite" is more like a migmatite. We will use this material on the kitchen island as well as counters. Lastly, around our fireplace we're planning Absolute Black - brushed "granite". I put granite in quotes because your site mentioned that not all AB's are granite :). Advise? -indy

A. Glad you like our site sorry for the delay in answering.

I am not familiar with the limestone you are putting in your shower.I can say that honed is probably a better way to go.

The important part of this whole scenario is who is doing the installation and the fabrication of your stone.

That is the key to having a successful stone experience.

Please make sure they know the stone they are working with and can tell you all the pros and cons.

As far as the granite selections make sure you do the lemon test on the samples.

The ab black are good stones provided they are the real deal and not doctored.

Again why it is so important to work with a bona fide stone installer and fabricator.

Stu Rosen