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Welcome to Stone-Advice.info

This is the website to come to when you want practical advice information and guidance on all aspects of living with and using Natural stone.

The term "STONE" refers to all naturally quarried stones and rock including GRANITES, MARBLES ,SLATE and of course SANDSTONE and LIMESTONES, ROCKERY,PEBBLES, ONYX, and SOAPSTONE.

If you are considering laying a stone patio or building a natural stone wall this is the place to come for advice and guidance. Perhaps you are trying to install an old slate fireplace or repair a crack or chip in a marble ornament, you will find articles to guide you on all of these subjects and many more. I hope you will find the advice practical and helpful. I will endevor not to dwell on the scientific or geological aspects of stone execpt where it helps to explain the nature of the material.

Sandstone and Limestone

Sandstone and Limestones

The huge variety of stone types, can at first be bewildering. Which stone is best? which stone is suitable? We offer independant information advice, and "how to" articles on Stone walling and paving, Stone tiles, Stone house signs, or a Stone memorial.......About Indian Sandtone »

Example of black granite

Granite

Granite is the supreme stone for any purpose where toughness is essential. But just how tough is it? For unbiased information advice and "how to" articles on Granite kitchen countertops, Granite Tiles, Granite house signs, or a Granite memorial.....About Granite »

About Slate

Black, Green, Grey or Purple! Natural Slate is on of the most widely used of all natural stones. Strong and hard wearing it is an excellent choice for many practical applications. Traditionally british slates come from Wales or Cumbria or Cornwall, but do you know which slate is best for you?....About Slate »

Example of marble

Marble

Valued throughout history for its variety and beauty, Marble is the most luxurious, attractive and confusing of stones. For unbiased information advice and "how to" articles on Marble kitchen countertops, Marble tiles, Marble house signs, or a Marble memorial.....About Marble Tiles »



Fireplaces Stone Fireplaces.....About Stone Fireplaces Fireplaces »

Fireplaces Marble fireplaces.....About Marble Fireplaces Fireplaces »

Semi-Precious Stones Agates, Hematite, Quartz.....About Semi-Precious Stones »

Onyx Onyx ornaments, Carving and sculpture.....About Fireplaces »