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01Jul

Limestone: Back to Basics

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

Here we explore what limestone is, what makes it so versatile and how to choose a good-quality stone. Limestone's popularity is partly due to its subtle tonality and broad palette of neutral greys and browns. The versatile and highly variable…

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01Jul

Marble: Back to Basics

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

Marble has been synonymous with prestige and elegance for thousands of years and Australia is now witnessing a resurgence in its use, both inside and out. The subtle colours and delicate figuring allow marble to be used as a minimalist…

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16Jun

Basalt: The Warping Issue

Posted by mrymnnon June 16, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

The popularity of basalt has spread Australia-wide. With this popularity has come a wide range of imported stone types, some of which tend to curl or warp upon installation. Read on to understand the warping phenomenon. If you were to…

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16Jun

Onyx: Back to Basics

Posted by mrymnnon June 16, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

"Wow!" is what people want to hear after installing onyx. It can be used to add a sense of mystery, set the mood or make a statement. It is indeed a special stone in that it makes people stop and…

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16Jun

Slip Resistance: Accidents Never Happen!

Posted by mrymnnon June 16, 2020September 16, 2020in Technical articles

Pedestrian surfaces can be litigation minefields. Understand the slip resistance of your project and know how to reduce your risk of litigation. In today’s world of litigation, it appears that accidents never happen, someone is always to blame – slips…

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16Jun

Slip Resistance: Understanding the Basics

Posted by mrymnnon June 16, 2020November 23, 2020in Technical articles

With more than twenty years of experience in slip resistance, Stone Initiatives offers some useful insight into the various testing methods available. In Australia slip resistance is measured according to two different (but similar) standards depending on whether the surface…

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