Natural Stone & Marble in Reading
Stone is not a manufactured product, and it should not be treated like one. Every batch is different, and that is the point.
Before fixing, we dry-lay stone in the room and shuffle the tiles until the veining flows and the shade variation looks deliberate rather than random. Pale marble from a new batch can vary dramatically from edge to edge, so we work with the material in front of us instead of laying it straight out of the crate.
Stone needs a different bed and a different finish: a white adhesive that will not stain light marble, a sealed surface before grouting so the joints do not shadow, and a final impregnator once the grout has cured. For floors we recommend honed or brushed finishes, which grip better and forgive the odd mark far more than polished stone.
What is included
- Dry-lay set out to balance veining and shade
- White, stone-safe adhesive and grout
- Sealing before grouting and a final impregnating seal
- Mitred edges and honed corner returns
- Polished, honed or brushed finish advice
- Care and maintenance guidance on handover
Materials we work with
Carrara and Statuario marble
Classic white with grey veining
Limestone
Warm, soft, ideal for floors
Slate
Hard-wearing, riven or calibrated
Travertine
Filled or unfilled, warm and textured
Natural Stone & Marble questions
Yes. Most stone is porous. We seal before grouting and again after the grout cures, and we tell you how often to top it up for the finish you have chosen.
Everything we do under one roof.
Tell us the room. We will tell you the number.
Send a couple of photographs and rough dimensions and you will have a fixed, written price within one working day. No visits needed for a ballpark.