limestone in My Home& Garden

I am looking for feedback from anyone who has installed ilimestone countertops in their kitchen? How have they held up? Is staining a horrible issue? Polished or honed? Am I crazy to install limestone in my kitchen? Is travertine or slate or marble a better choice? ... (Asked by terri s)
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i have had limestone in my kitchen (polished) as well as slate and marble i hated the limestone it always seemd to get stains and it chiped to easy whent with slate next it was good but the wife wanted marble have had no problems with it so i sugest the slate or marble...(Answered by steamroller98439)

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is there a certain paint that should be used on basement limestone walls? ... (Asked by bikerfreakmv)
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Limestone? Wow are they that bad. Limestone sounds pretty. I would use a primer and possibly a concrete paint if you want it to last a long time or if it gets damp. You probably won't need primer with concrete paint, read the label and consider the cost of doing primer and a good kitchen bath paint which holds up really well under damp conditions and covers well as well as levels itself out. Good luck....(Answered by MISS-MARY)

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Is limestone a good insulated builing material for a home? A friend is renovating an old building made of limestone and has asked me to assist in designing the interior. I'd like to leave the natural limestone interior but don't know if it's going to be enough or if we'll need to insulate against the changing climate in Northern Illinois. ... (Asked by Colleen)
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Stone, brick, earth have a very low R value- less than 1R per inch.( clay/earth/cob/adobe is only 1/4 R per inch) ..so if you want the stone wall' look ' on the inside you will have to insulate the outside and cover that with more stone, or something else. no getting around it, or pay high energy bills in winter....(Answered by Dirtcheapbuilder)

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Does limestone make for a good kitchen counter? We are considering limestone for kitchen counters...from a very reputable tile and stone store. Is this a good choice? ... (Asked by kitchenquestion)
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NO, Limestone has to be sealed and if you don't seal it it can't be cleaned and the sealer should you be brave enough to do this project needs to be very thick about 1/4 inch or more...(Answered by edith0909@swbell.net)

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I have a poweder room that is 1/2 round... what wall treatment? The exterior of the house looks like a chateau with round tourets and cream stone + limestone. The inside is transitional. I found two options... one is 2x4 stone tiles that look like rough stones which will give a "fun castle" feel. The other is a more contemporary wallcovering called bedazzled that can be seen at mayaromanoff.com. The sink is an alabaster bowl made of pearl tiles that will have an iron stand made for it. Thank you all! My interior designor just quit on me to work with a company :( ... (Asked by marco p)
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i would buy fabric that would look good in that room, then buy bottle starch to glue the fabric on with, just put the starch in a pan & dip the fabric in to soak,lightly press a small amount out then apply to the wall,use a sqeege to smothe out air bubbles.........let this dry, if it gets dirty or you want to change it just mist with a little water & peel off , hope this helps...(Answered by judy3107711)

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What do you think of a LIMESTONE or MARBLE address sign? (Number is etched on the surface of the marble)? I just want feedback about this business I am about to start... Thanks If you can, you may check my website www.timelesssigns.com. ... (Asked by ern c230)
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My issue with the etching is that there is no color difference between the inside and the outside of the stone. Hence, there is little to no contrast, and guests will struggle to read the address. One solution is to paint the engraved portion with a light or metallic paint. Oh, and don't forget to use a classic font when engraving the stone....(Answered by IMHOTEP)

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has anyone experienced problems with limestone wall & floor tiling in bathrooms? is it a good option.? We are concerned because we hear that stone looks good when first installed, but stains badly so within a year or two it looks bad Even when sealed. Also when sealed, it goes much darker. The stone is limestone. Has anyone experience good or bad. We considered porcelain, but this does not give the right look, and on the floor is very slippery. Advice from all the experienced people please! Thank you very much ... (Asked by dick d)
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Limestone can not be cleaned with the average tile cleaners that are used in most shower areas. It must be cleaned with a product that is made specifically for limestone. If a different product is used on the limestone it will ruin the tile. Cleaning must be kept up well or it will be harder to clean. It mus also never be sprayed with bleach or bleach type products....(Answered by bethany g)

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HELP!! Floor Coverings? I am planning for a remodel of kitchen and dining room. I need help and expertise on different types of flooring. Anyone have any experience or comments on these types: ceramic tile, slate, travertine or limestone. Or any other that you might know of. I need it to be very resistant to the abuse from my pets and children. (And husband) Any comments would be great. Thanks. ... (Asked by Hallon)
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OK slate, travertine, limestone all of these are natural stone they will scratch and stain if you don't maintain it right so if you want a floor that's going to hold up against husband's consider a good tile or any glazes porcelain there are some that look like natural stone good luck...(Answered by george e)

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Limestone Flooring Tile Questions? I have some limestone tile manufactured in Mexico. It's neat looking stuff but seems very porous. I haven't installed it yet. I want to seal the tile with a satin varnish or polyurethane even prior to grouting. Is this cool? Is there a better sealer? Any other tips for working with this product? ... (Asked by snorkelsc)
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If it is porous, I'd advise you to have your flooring installer "seal" the stone by doing one of two things...either fill the holes (pits) in the stone with grout (cheapest and easiest) or fill the pits with Akemi (best looking). Akemi is basically a material made of silicone and finely ground stone and shell particles that is used to fill pitted areas in porous stones like limestone and travertine. If you go the grout route, be sure you match the color of the grout to one of the lighter portions of the stone so it doesn't look ...(Answered by Jennifer G)

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