ColourWarm beige · Light grey tones
Stone · Portugal
Moleanos Limestone
A fine-grained beige limestone from the Moleanos area near Alcobaça in Portugal, used for calm floors and walls inside and out.
- Material
- Limestone
- Origin
- Portugal
- Cost
- €€
- Maintenance
- Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- Warm beige · Light grey tones
- Natural variation
- Low-Medium
- Pattern
- Fine grain with small fossil speckles
- Typical format
- Tiles, slabs and blocks
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
HonedBrushedSandblastedFlamedTumbled
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Even colour suits large, continuous floors
Textured finishes give good slip resistance for terraces
Good value European limestone
Limitations
Porous, so it needs sealing in kitchens and bathrooms
Etches with acids
Can mark with oils if unsealed
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Seal after installation and reseal periodically.
Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner; avoid vinegar and bleach.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Agree the vein direction and any book-matching on a layout drawing with the fabricator.
- 3Seal before grouting and again after installation, using a sealer suited to the stone.
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Sustainability
A European stone with short transport for EU projects and a long service life.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied originsMoleanos Limestone + European Oak 
Plaster and paint · Varied OriginsMoleanos Limestone + Limewash 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsMoleanos Limestone + Linen 
Metal · Varied OriginsMoleanos Limestone + Aged Brass Use with cautionUnsealed kitchen floorsAcidic cleaners
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