Lagos Blue Matte 2 Inch Hexagon Limestone Mosaic

Limestone is a natural sedimentary rock formed from ancient marine deposits, giving it a soft, muted palette of creams, beiges, greys, and warm browns. Its understated, natural appearance suits both contemporary and classic interiors and it's a popular choice for floors and walls.

Yes, high-density limestone varieties are fully capable of handling high-traffic residential kitchen floors, provided they are properly sealed. While limestone is slightly softer than marble or granite, choosing a honed or tumbled finish will beautifully camouflage minor everyday wear, scratches, or tracking.

Prevention relies entirely on a strong penetrating sealer and rapid cleanup. Because limestone is highly sensitive to liquids—especially acidic spills like wine, citrus juice, or tomato sauce—any spills should be blotted up immediately rather than wiped. Applying a premium stain-resistant impregnating sealer creates an invisible barrier that gives you a vital window of time to clean up spills before they penetrate the stone matrix.

The two most sought-after options are honed and tumbled finishes. A honed finish offers a smooth, matte, contemporary look with straight edges, perfectly suited for elegant indoor floors and walls. A tumbled finish passes the stone through a churning drum to round the edges and roughen the surface, delivering an old-world, antiqued aesthetic that gracefully hides imperfections.

Limestone works well on floors, walls, bathrooms, hallways, living areas, and feature walls. It's also used outdoors in milder climates, though its softness relative to granite or slate means it requires more care in high-traffic and exposed settings.

Yes in suitable climates, but limestone is softer and more porous than many other natural stones, so it's more vulnerable to frost, weathering, and heavy wear outdoors. Always check the specific tile's frost rating and use an appropriate exterior-grade sealer and adhesive.

Yes, and this is especially important with limestone. It's porous and calcium-based, making it vulnerable to both staining and acid etching. We recommend sealing before grouting and re-sealing regularly with a penetrating sealer to keep the stone protected.

Yes. Like marble and travertine, limestone is calcium carbonate-based, so acidic substances — lemon juice, vinegar, wine, coffee, and many household cleaners — will etch the surface, leaving dull marks. Always use pH-neutral cleaners and wipe spills immediately.

All three are calcium-based stones that share similar care requirements — sealing, pH-neutral cleaning, acid sensitivity. Limestone tends to be more understated in appearance with less dramatic veining than marble, and without the characteristic voids of travertine. It's often chosen for a quieter, more natural look.

Limestone is a natural product formed over millions of years, so shade, fossil detail, and surface texture vary between tiles and batches. Some limestone contains visible shell or fossil fragments, which are a natural feature of the stone and not a defect.

Yes when properly sealed, and a honed or brushed finish is recommended over polished for better slip resistance. Limestone is a popular choice for bathroom floors and walls, but consistent sealing and maintenance are more important here than in dry areas.

Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner and a soft mop or cloth. Avoid acidic, abrasive, or general-purpose household cleaners entirely. Wipe spills promptly, use mats or rugs in high-traffic areas, and re-seal as recommended to keep the stone protected over time.

Each box covers approximately 7.76 square feet. Measure the area you need to cover and add about 10% extra for cuts and waste.

Yes — for this product you can order a swatch sample or a full-size sample before placing a full order.