Four kinds of stone, plainly

Every slab on the floor is one of these four. Tap a material for what it is, what it shrugs off, and where it belongs.

Marble · Granite · Quartzite · Travertine
Natural stone

Real rock, cut straight from a quarried block into slabs. Nothing added. Every slab is unique, so the veins you see on the floor are the veins you get in your kitchen.

The scores here are the middle of the range: granite sits at the top, marble and travertine below it. Seal any of them and treat them like timber, not glass.

Granite: the hardest and least porous, takes hot pans and knocks
Quartzite: very hard, a little porous, seal it and it is close to granite
Marble: softer and porous, drinks oil and etches with lemon, wine and vinegar
Travertine and limestone: the softest and most porous, seal them and be gentle
Best for  Kitchen benchtops · Island tops · Vanities · Fireplaces · Feature walls · Outdoor (granite)
How it holds up
Hot pansExcellent
ScratchesGood
StainsFair
OutdoorsGood
RepairableExcellent
KnocksFair
From the makers' own care guides. Full bar means it shrugs it off; a short one means keep it away.
Show me natural stone suppliers

— The names behind the slabs

Suppliers we trust.

Whether your focus is aesthetics, budget, or both, below you’ll find suppliers who share our values. These are people we work with regularly, their reps visit our workshop, know how we operate, and look after our customers the same way we do. They give straight, honest advice based on your scope and make sure you have the right information as they walk you through their selections.

Porcelain Stone02
Reconstituted Stone09