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Basalt is a very hard volcanic rock that can easily be compared to granite. Basalts mostly have a uniform grey shade. That’s why they fit perfectly into a modern, almost minimalist décor.  

Slate has been a huge success in recent years. This is above all due to the very favourable price/quality ratio. These stones are found in fine, compact layers in the quarry. Its natural cleft surface gives it rather a rough appearance. We especially choose Brazilian Montauk and Black slate because of their neutral grey shades and their unique surface. No doubt that Indian Mayur will appeal to you by its rich range of colouring.

We can distinguish 2 large groups: the softer and the harder limestone. The first group are so called white stones: especially the French white stones (the Burgundy paving stones) were popular, but the past few years limestones from all around the world are imported. This created an enormous choice mostly warm, soft shades. These natural stones can’t be polished and therefore are always presented in a honed finish. The harder kinds are more compact and can be used in high traffic areas. Also in these stones Shaw Stone can provide an extensive varied range of colours.

Marble is a compact and hard kind of stone and has been used for ages in the building industry. The shades vary from white to black, sometimes green, yellow, beige or red and mostly with veins or shade variations. Marbles originate from all over the world. It’s often as an ornamental element in bathrooms, where you can give it a either modern of classical style. As flooring it is best installed with a honed finish.