Limestone Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Turkish limestone materials, architectural stone products, custom manufacturing, surface finishes, technical documentation, samples, packaging and international project supply.
This page is designed for:
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Façade consultants
- Main contractors
- Stone contractors
- Natural stone importers
- Distributors
- Developers
- Landscape architects
- Hotel and resort teams
- Villa builders
- Procurement specialists
- Local stone fabricators
- Private project owners
The information below provides general guidance.
Final product suitability should always be evaluated according to:
- Exact limestone selection
- Product dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- Interior or exterior use
- Climate
- Traffic
- Moisture
- Pool chemistry
- Fixing method
- Installation system
- Local regulations
- Project-specific technical requirements
About DMR Limestone
What does DMR Limestone manufacture?
DMR Limestone manufactures and supplies Turkish limestone products for architectural, interior, exterior, façade, landscape and custom stone projects.
Products may include:
- Limestone pavers
- Limestone tiles
- Limestone slabs
- Wall cladding
- Façade panels
- Pool coping
- Stair components
- Window sills
- Door surrounds
- Fireplace surrounds
- Wall caps
- Pier caps
- Columns
- Capitals
- Balustrades
- Arches
- Cornices
- Custom carved stone
- Cut-to-size architectural elements
Does DMR Limestone work only with standard products?
No. In addition to standard product formats, DMR Limestone manufactures custom products according to approved drawings, schedules and cutting lists.
Does DMR Limestone supply international projects?
DMR Limestone supports international project and export enquiries.
The final commercial scope may include:
- Product manufacturing
- Project-specific dimensions
- Piece numbering
- Packaging
- Export documentation coordination
- Shipment planning
- Sample preparation
- Technical-document support
Which customers does DMR Limestone work with?
DMR Limestone may work with:
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Façade consultants
- Main contractors
- Stone contractors
- Developers
- Importers
- Distributors
- Fabricators
- Hotels and resorts
- Luxury residential projects
- Landscape companies
Does DMR Limestone work with private clients?
Private-project enquiries may be reviewed when sufficient information is available about:
- Product type
- Dimensions
- Quantity
- Finish
- Project location
- Delivery destination
Can DMR Limestone supply complete project packages?
Yes. A project package may combine products such as:
- Façade panels
- Window sills
- Door surrounds
- Staircases
- Pool coping
- Pavers
- Wall caps
- Fireplace surrounds
- Columns
- Architectural elements
The package should be based on approved drawings and quantities.
Turkish Limestone Materials
What is Turkish limestone?
Turkish limestone is natural sedimentary stone quarried in Türkiye and used for architectural, flooring, cladding, paving, landscaping and decorative applications.
Which Turkish limestone materials does DMR Limestone offer?
Available material categories may include:
- Limra limestone
- White limestone
- Antalya limestone
- Beige limestone
- Other project-selected Turkish limestone materials
Availability should be confirmed for the required:
- Quantity
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Finish
- Programme
What is Limra limestone?
Limra is a light-coloured Turkish limestone commonly associated with architectural cladding and interior stone applications.
The exact material may contain natural:
- Pores
- Fossils
- Shell fragments
- Ivory tones
- Cream tones
- Sedimentary markings
Explore our Limra Limestone page.
Is Limra limestone completely white?
Limra limestone is generally light coloured, but natural stone should not be expected to have the uniform appearance of a manufactured white material.
Representative samples may include:
- Warm white
- Ivory
- Pale cream
- Light beige movement
- Fossils
- Natural pores
What is white limestone?
White limestone is a general commercial description for light-coloured limestone materials selected for:
- Contemporary façades
- Luxury villas
- Hotels
- Interior flooring
- Feature walls
- Pool areas
- Architectural elements
Explore our White Limestone page.
Is natural limestone completely uniform?
No. Limestone is a natural geological material.
Variation may include:
- Colour
- Tone
- Fossils
- Shell fragments
- Pores
- Veins
- Sedimentary movement
- Mineral details
- Surface response
Can natural variation be eliminated?
No. Natural variation may be controlled through:
- Block selection
- Colour-range approval
- Slab review
- Blending
- Dry layout
- Mock-ups
- Quality-control criteria
It cannot be completely eliminated.
Can a highly uniform limestone selection be supplied?
A more restricted visual selection may be possible for selected projects.
A restricted range may affect:
- Material availability
- Waste
- Price
- Production time
- Repeat-order consistency
What are fossils in limestone?
Fossils are natural geological remains or impressions within the stone.
They may appear as:
- Shell shapes
- Fine organic patterns
- Small dark or light details
- Larger visible fossil forms
Fossils are natural characteristics rather than artificial defects.
Are natural pores considered defects?
Natural pores are common characteristics of many limestone materials.
The acceptable pore range should be defined through representative samples.
Can limestone pores be filled?
Selected limestone surfaces may be supplied:
- Unfilled
- Factory filled
- Partially filled
- Site filled
The filling method and colour should be approved before production.
Does limestone colour change when wet?
Many limestone materials appear darker when wet.
The degree of change depends on:
- Material porosity
- Surface finish
- Sealer
- Water exposure
- Drying conditions
Will the delivered limestone match website photographs exactly?
No. Photographs may be influenced by:
- Lighting
- Camera settings
- Image processing
- Screen calibration
- Wet or dry condition
- Sealer
- Surrounding colours
Physical samples should be approved before ordering.
Limestone Samples
Can I request limestone samples?
Yes. Samples may be requested for material, finish, colour-range and product evaluation.
Visit our Request Limestone Samples page.
Which types of samples are available?
Possible sample types include:
- Small material samples
- Surface-finish samples
- Colour-range samples
- Tile samples
- Paver samples
- Façade-panel samples
- Pool-coping profiles
- Stair-nosing profiles
- Window-sill profiles
- Edge-profile samples
- Sealer-treated samples
- Full-size mock-ups
What is a colour-range sample?
A colour-range sample set shows the acceptable natural variation of a limestone.
It may include:
- Lightest acceptable tone
- Darkest acceptable tone
- Typical colour
- Fossil range
- Pore range
- Acceptable natural markings
Is one small sample enough for a large project?
No. One small sample cannot represent the full natural range of a large production quantity.
Large projects should consider:
- Multiple samples
- Colour-range samples
- Slab photographs
- Mock-ups
- Dry layout
Can samples be supplied with different finishes?
Yes. The same stone may be prepared with different finishes such as:
- Honed
- Brushed
- Sandblasted
- Tumbled
- Fluted
- Grooved
- Custom textured
Can wet and dry samples be reviewed?
Yes. Wet and dry review is recommended for:
- Pool coping
- Exterior paving
- Bathrooms
- Spa areas
- Façades
- Water features
Can sealed samples be supplied?
Selected samples may be treated with an agreed sealer for comparison.
The exact sealer should be identified because different products may change:
- Colour
- Sheen
- Wet appearance
- Slip behaviour
- Water absorption
Who pays for samples and delivery?
Sample and courier costs depend on:
- Sample type
- Quantity
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Destination
- Project status
The commercial arrangement should be confirmed when requesting samples.
How long should an approved sample be retained?
An approved sample should ideally be retained throughout:
- Material selection
- Production
- Quality control
- Pre-shipment inspection
- Installation
Can a sample become the production reference?
Yes. Approved and labelled samples may become the reference for:
- Material range
- Surface finish
- Edge profile
- Sealer appearance
- Quality control
Limestone Products
Which limestone products are available?
Available products may include:
- Limestone Pavers
- Limestone Tiles
- Limestone Slabs
- Limestone Wall Cladding
- Limestone Façade Panels
- Limestone Pool Coping
- Limestone Stairs
- Limestone Window Sills
- Limestone Fireplace Surrounds
- Limestone Wall Caps
- Limestone Pier Caps
- Limestone Columns
- Limestone Capitals
- Limestone Balustrades
- Cut-to-Size Limestone
Can different product categories be supplied in the same material?
Yes, subject to material and dimensional suitability.
A coordinated project package may include:
- Façade panels
- Sills
- Steps
- Pool coping
- Pavers
- Wall caps
- Fireplace components
- Architectural elements
Can products be manufactured in custom dimensions?
Yes. Products may be manufactured according to approved:
- Metric dimensions
- Imperial dimensions
- Drawings
- Cutting lists
- Panel schedules
- Pool plans
- Templates
Are standard sizes always in stock?
Not necessarily.
Availability depends on:
- Material
- Product
- Quantity
- Thickness
- Finish
- Current production
- Project programme
Can one-off custom pieces be produced?
Selected one-off pieces may be manufactured where:
- Geometry is clear
- Material is available
- Minimum production requirements are met
- Commercial terms are accepted
Can replacement stone be manufactured?
Yes. Replacement pieces may be produced from:
- Original drawings
- Site measurements
- Templates
- Existing samples
- Photographs with accurate dimensions
Exact matching to an older production batch cannot always be guaranteed.
Dimensions and Thickness
Which dimensions can DMR Limestone manufacture?
Products may be manufactured in standard and custom dimensions.
Maximum practical dimensions depend on:
- Limestone type
- Block size
- Slab size
- Thickness
- Weight
- Profile
- Transport
- Site access
- Installation
Can products be manufactured in imperial dimensions?
Yes. Approved imperial dimensions may be used for projects in North America and other markets.
Can metric and imperial dimensions be used together?
It is better to establish one approved production basis.
Approximate conversions can cause:
- Incorrect modules
- Joint problems
- Site cutting
- Cumulative dimensional errors
What limestone thicknesses are available?
Possible thicknesses may include:
- 10 mm
- 12 mm
- 15 mm
- 20 mm
- 30 mm
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Greater custom thicknesses
Availability depends on product and material.
Which limestone thickness is best?
There is no universal best thickness.
The correct thickness depends on:
- Product dimensions
- Material properties
- Interior or exterior use
- Support
- Traffic
- Fixing
- Wind load
- Edge profiles
- Climate
- Installation
Is 20 mm limestone suitable for exterior paving?
Suitability cannot be determined from thickness alone.
The project should consider:
- Paver dimensions
- Support
- Traffic
- Installation
- Climate
- Frost
- Point loads
Is 30 mm limestone suitable for pool coping?
It may be suitable for selected coping profiles, but the final decision depends on:
- Coping width
- Piece length
- Edge profile
- Drop face
- Support
- Climate
- Handling
Can thick solid limestone pieces be manufactured?
Yes, subject to:
- Block availability
- Piece dimensions
- Weight
- Handling
- Packaging
- Installation
Can limestone thickness vary within one piece?
Yes. Products may include:
- Slopes
- Rebates
- Bullnose profiles
- Drip grooves
- Drop faces
- Carving
- Back-side machining
The minimum remaining stone thickness should be evaluated.
Cut-to-Size Limestone
What is cut-to-size limestone?
Cut-to-size limestone is manufactured according to specific project dimensions rather than only standard stock sizes.
Which products can be made cut to size?
Cut-to-size production may include:
- Tiles
- Pavers
- Façade panels
- Wall panels
- Stairs
- Pool coping
- Sills
- Wall caps
- Fireplace components
- Columns
- Cornices
- Custom elements
Which information is required for cut-to-size production?
Please provide:
- Length
- Width
- Thickness
- Quantity
- Material
- Surface finish
- Finished faces
- Edge profiles
- Holes
- Slots
- Rebates
- Radii
- Piece code
- Drawing reference
Can custom edge profiles be manufactured?
Yes. Available profiles may include:
- Straight edge
- Eased edge
- Pencil edge
- Chamfer
- Bevel
- Half bullnose
- Full bullnose
- Mitred edge
- Rebated edge
- Drop face
- Drip groove
- Custom moulding
Can pieces be numbered?
Yes. Products may be numbered according to:
- Building
- Floor
- Elevation
- Room
- Window
- Door
- Pool
- Staircase
- Fireplace
- Landscape zone
Can stone be packed by installation area?
Yes. Area-specific packaging may be coordinated before production.
Limestone Surface Finishes
Which limestone finishes are available?
Potential finishes include:
- Honed
- Brushed
- Sandblasted
- Tumbled
- Fluted
- Grooved
- Fine textured
- Chiselled
- Saw cut
- Bush-hammered where suitable
- Polished where suitable
- Custom combined finishes
Explore our Limestone Finishes Guide.
What is honed limestone?
Honed limestone has a smooth, matte or low-sheen surface created through controlled grinding.
Where is honed limestone used?
Honed limestone is commonly used for:
- Interior flooring
- Wall panels
- Staircases
- Fireplace surrounds
- Window sills
- Reception areas
- Feature walls
Is honed limestone suitable outdoors?
Selected honed limestone may be considered for some exterior applications.
Suitability depends on:
- Climate
- Slip requirements
- Drainage
- Surface orientation
- Maintenance
What is brushed limestone?
Brushed limestone has a softly textured surface produced through mechanical brushing.
Where is brushed limestone used?
It may be used for:
- Covered terraces
- Courtyards
- Pool surrounds
- Garden pathways
- Interior–exterior transitions
- Feature walls
What is sandblasted limestone?
Sandblasted limestone has a matte textured surface produced by controlled abrasive blasting.
Where is sandblasted limestone used?
It may be used for:
- Façades
- Exterior paving
- Pool decks
- Stairs
- Entrances
- Landscape projects
Is sandblasted limestone automatically non-slip?
No. A textured appearance does not prove compliance with a required slip classification.
What is tumbled limestone?
Tumbled limestone has softened edges and an aged or rustic appearance.
Where is tumbled limestone used?
It is commonly considered for:
- Traditional interiors
- Courtyards
- Mediterranean projects
- Modular floors
- Restaurants
- Renovation-inspired designs
What is fluted limestone?
Fluted limestone contains repeated linear channels machined into the surface.
Can fluted panels align across several pieces?
Yes. Pattern continuity may be coordinated through:
- Elevation drawings
- Piece numbering
- Dry layout
- Controlled joint positions
What is grooved limestone?
Grooved limestone contains decorative or functional linear recesses.
Grooves may be used for:
- Decorative panels
- Stair details
- Drip control
- Shadow lines
- Architectural rhythm
Can two finishes be combined on one piece?
Yes. Examples include:
- Honed face with sandblasted border
- Brushed top with smooth bullnose
- Sandblasted stair tread with honed riser
- Honed panel with fluted feature
- Chiselled face with smooth edges
Can DMR Limestone develop a custom finish?
Selected custom finishes may be developed through:
- Reference review
- Trial samples
- Texture adjustment
- Full-size approval
- Production reference samples
Can a finish be matched from a photograph?
A photograph may provide direction, but physical samples are required for reliable approval.
Limestone Technical Data
Which technical data may be available?
Available information may include:
- Apparent density
- Open porosity
- Water absorption
- Compressive strength
- Flexural strength
- Breaking load
- Abrasion resistance
- Slip-related information
- Freeze–thaw information
- Salt-related information
- Anchor resistance
- Petrographic information
Visit our Limestone Technical Data page.
Is technical data available for every limestone?
Available technical information depends on:
- Exact material
- Quarry selection
- Required test method
- Existing reports
- Project requirements
Does one test report cover every quarry block?
No. Natural stone characteristics may vary between:
- Quarry areas
- Benches
- Blocks
- Slabs
- Production batches
Does one test report cover every thickness?
No. Product performance may change with:
- Thickness
- Dimensions
- Support
- Holes
- Profiles
- Fixing system
Can project-specific testing be arranged?
Yes. The project team should define:
- Test method
- Sample dimensions
- Surface finish
- Number of samples
- Laboratory requirements
- Acceptance criteria
- Reporting format
- Responsibility for cost
Can DMR Limestone provide laboratory reports?
Available reports may be shared according to:
- Material
- Project
- Document status
- Confidentiality
- Intended application
Can technical data confirm that limestone is suitable for my project?
Technical data supports evaluation, but final suitability also depends on:
- Product dimensions
- Thickness
- Climate
- Installation
- Fixing
- Drainage
- Maintenance
- Local regulations
What is limestone water absorption?
Water absorption describes the amount of water absorbed by a stone specimen under a defined test method.
Why is water absorption important?
It may influence:
- Wet darkening
- Staining
- Freeze–thaw behaviour
- Salt movement
- Pool exposure
- Drying
- Sealer selection
What is flexural strength?
Flexural strength describes resistance to bending.
It may be particularly relevant for:
- Façade panels
- Pavers
- Stair treads
- Pool coping
- Window sills
- Large-format stone
What is compressive strength?
Compressive strength describes resistance to compressive loading.
What is abrasion resistance?
Abrasion resistance describes the stone surface’s ability to resist wear.
It may be important for:
- Commercial floors
- Entrances
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Stairs
- Exterior paving
What is anchor resistance?
Anchor resistance relates to the performance of limestone around a mechanical fixing point under defined test conditions.
Can technical data be converted into imperial units?
Yes, but the original test method and units should remain clearly identified.
Interior Limestone Applications
Is limestone suitable for interior flooring?
Yes. Limestone is commonly used for:
- Residential floors
- Hotel lobbies
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Office entrances
- Corridors
- Living spaces
Which finish is best for interior limestone floors?
Honed limestone is common, but selection should consider:
- Traffic
- Wet exposure
- Slip requirements
- Maintenance
- Desired appearance
Can limestone be used with underfloor heating?
Yes, within a professionally designed and correctly installed floor system.
The system should address:
- Screed curing
- Moisture
- Adhesives
- Movement joints
- Gradual commissioning
- Stone thickness
Can limestone be used in bathrooms?
Yes. The project should consider:
- Waterproofing
- Slip resistance
- Drainage
- Soap residue
- Sealing
- Cleaning
Can limestone be used in showers?
Selected limestone may be used in shower areas, but frequent moisture, cleaning and soap exposure require careful planning.
Can limestone be used for interior walls?
Yes. Limestone may be used for:
- Feature walls
- Hotel lobbies
- Reception walls
- Fireplace walls
- Retail interiors
- Bathrooms
- Stair halls
Can large-format limestone panels be used indoors?
Yes. Large panels require:
- Flat substrates
- Suitable lifting
- Full support
- Mechanical restraint where required
- Joint planning
- Experienced installers
Can limestone be used for fireplace surrounds?
Yes. Limestone can be manufactured as:
- Jambs
- Headers
- Mantels
- Hearths
- Corbels
- Friezes
- Full-height panels
The fireplace system and safety clearances should be designed by qualified professionals.
Exterior Limestone Applications
Is limestone suitable for exterior use?
Selected limestone may be suitable for exterior use when:
- Material properties
- Climate
- Product dimensions
- Thickness
- Drainage
- Support
- Installation
are properly evaluated.
Is every limestone suitable outdoors?
No. Exterior suitability varies by material and project conditions.
Can limestone be used for exterior paving?
Yes. Selected limestone may be manufactured as pavers for:
- Terraces
- Courtyards
- Garden paths
- Pool decks
- Hotel landscapes
- Entrances
Can limestone be used for driveways?
Vehicle-bearing paving requires professional evaluation of:
- Paver thickness
- Dimensions
- Base construction
- Bedding
- Loads
- Turning forces
- Edge restraints
- Drainage
Can limestone be installed on pedestals?
Selected limestone pavers may be considered for pedestal systems.
The complete design should evaluate:
- Flexural strength
- Breaking load
- Thickness
- Pedestal spacing
- Point loads
- Wind uplift
- Edge support
Can limestone be used in freezing climates?
Selected limestone may be suitable when:
- Freeze–thaw performance
- Water absorption
- Saturation
- Thickness
- Drainage
- Full support
- Winter maintenance
are correctly evaluated.
Does sealing make limestone frost resistant?
No. A sealer does not replace correct material selection, drainage or installation.
Can limestone be used in hot climates?
Selected limestone may be suitable when the project addresses:
- Surface temperature
- Thermal movement
- UV exposure
- Dust
- Installation temperature
- Jointing
Can limestone be used near the sea?
Yes, but coastal projects should consider:
- Marine salt
- Corrosion-resistant metals
- Drainage
- Cleaning
- Joint materials
- Maintenance
Does sealing make limestone salt proof?
No.
Can limestone be used in tropical climates?
Yes, subject to evaluation of:
- Heavy rain
- Algae
- Mould
- Humidity
- Salt
- UV exposure
- Drainage
- Maintenance
Limestone Façades
Is limestone suitable for building façades?
Selected limestone may be suitable when the complete façade system is professionally designed.
Can DMR Limestone manufacture façade panels?
Yes. Façade products may include:
- Standard rectangular panels
- Large-format panels
- Curved panels
- Fluted panels
- Grooved panels
- Rusticated panels
- Window surrounds
- Entrance portals
- Cornices
- Parapet coping
- Carved panels
Which finishes are suitable for limestone façades?
Potential finishes include:
- Honed
- Sandblasted
- Brushed
- Fine textured
- Fluted
- Grooved
- Chiselled
- Custom finishes
What thickness should a limestone façade panel have?
There is no universal panel thickness.
Thickness depends on:
- Panel dimensions
- Stone properties
- Wind loads
- Anchor system
- Edge distances
- Building height
- Handling
- Surface profiling
Can 20 mm limestone panels be used on a façade?
Suitability cannot be determined by thickness alone.
A qualified façade engineer should evaluate the complete panel and fixing system.
Can limestone panels be mechanically fixed?
Yes. Panels may be prepared with:
- Kerfs
- Dowel holes
- Anchor slots
- Undercut-anchor holes
- Bracket recesses
- Support notches
Does DMR Limestone design the façade anchors?
No. The complete fixing and façade system should be designed by qualified project engineers.
Can DMR Limestone machine the approved anchor preparation?
Yes. Approved holes, slots, kerfs and recesses may be machined during production.
Can limestone be installed as adhered cladding?
Smaller and lighter units may be used within approved adhered systems.
Large, heavy, high-level or overhead stone should not automatically rely on adhesive-only fixing.
What is a ventilated limestone façade?
It is a mechanically fixed façade with a drained or ventilated cavity behind the limestone panels.
Is the limestone panel the building’s waterproof layer?
No. Waterproofing and moisture management are provided by the complete building-envelope system.
Can limestone be used in hurricane or cyclone regions?
Selected limestone may be used in systems professionally designed for the required wind conditions.
Can limestone façades be used in seismic areas?
Yes. The fixing and joint system must accommodate structural and inter-storey movement.
Can curved façade panels be manufactured?
Yes. Accurate radii, panel dimensions, thicknesses and anchor details are required.
Can façade panels be numbered by elevation?
Yes. Panels may be numbered by:
- Building
- Elevation
- Floor
- Grid
- Installation sequence
Can façade panels be packed by floor or elevation?
Yes. Project-area packaging may reduce site handling and installation delays.
Visit our Limestone Façade Design Guide.
Pool Coping and Pool Paving
Is limestone suitable for pool coping?
Selected limestone may be suitable when:
- Pool chemistry
- Wet slip performance
- Surface temperature
- Drainage
- Salt exposure
- Climate
- Maintenance
are evaluated.
Can DMR Limestone manufacture custom pool coping?
Yes. Profiles may include:
- Straight edge
- Pencil edge
- Half bullnose
- Full bullnose
- Drop face
- Rebated coping
- Mitred coping
- Curved coping
- Radius corners
Can curved coping be manufactured?
Yes. Required information may include:
- Inner radius
- Outer radius
- Arc angle
- Coping width
- Thickness
- Joint width
- Edge profile
- Piece sequence
Can coping be manufactured for freeform pools?
Yes. Accurate CAD geometry, surveys or physical templates may be required.
Can curved coping be dry laid before shipment?
Yes. Dry layout is recommended for complex curved or freeform pools.
What is drop-face pool coping?
Drop-face coping creates a deeper visible front face.
It may be:
- Solid
- Mitred
- Bonded
- Curved
- Custom profiled
Is mitred coping the same as solid coping?
No. Mitred coping is an assembled construction and should be handled and installed accordingly.
Which limestone finish is best around pools?
Brushed, sandblasted and other suitable textured finishes may be considered.
The actual wet slip performance should be evaluated.
Is sandblasted limestone non-slip?
Not automatically.
Slip performance depends on:
- Stone
- Finish
- Wet condition
- Wear
- Sealer
- Cleaning
- Pool chemicals
- Organic growth
Can honed limestone be used around pools?
It may be used in selected areas, but smooth wet surfaces require careful slip evaluation.
Can limestone be used around saltwater pools?
Selected limestone may be suitable when:
- Salt exposure
- Joint materials
- Metal corrosion
- Drainage
- Cleaning
- Sealing
- Maintenance
are addressed.
Can pool acid be used to clean limestone coping?
No. Acidic chemicals may etch limestone.
Does pool coping require movement joints?
Pool coping, pool shells and decks may move independently.
Movement joints should be designed by qualified project professionals.
Should pool coping slope away from the pool?
The direction of fall depends on the approved pool and drainage design.
Can limestone be used for infinity pools?
Yes. Precision coping, overflow levels, channels and rebates may be manufactured.
Can limestone pool steps be manufactured?
Yes. Custom pool steps, ledges and entrance components may be produced.
Can stone skimmer covers be manufactured?
Yes, subject to:
- Support
- Weight
- Access
- Drainage
- Safety
- Edge strength
Visit our Pool Coping and Paving Guide.
Limestone Stairs
Can DMR Limestone manufacture stair treads and risers?
Yes. Products may include:
- Treads
- Risers
- Landings
- Winder steps
- Curved steps
- Block steps
- Stair skirting
- Nosing profiles
Which information is required for stair production?
Please provide:
- Stair width
- Tread depth
- Riser height
- Stone thickness
- Nosing profile
- Joint positions
- Landing dimensions
- Finish
- Quantity
- Drawings
Can anti-slip grooves be added?
Yes. Grooves may be machined into selected treads.
Grooves alone do not guarantee compliance with a required slip classification.
Can curved stairs be manufactured?
Yes. Curved stairs may require:
- Three-dimensional drawings
- Radii
- Angles
- Templates
- Piece numbering
- Trial assembly
Can winder steps be produced?
Yes. Detailed left- and right-hand geometry is required.
Do limestone treads require full support?
They generally require suitable continuous support unless a professionally engineered system specifies otherwise.
Window Sills, Wall Caps and Pier Caps
Can custom limestone window sills be manufactured?
Yes. Window sills may include:
- Surface slopes
- Front overhangs
- Drip grooves
- Side horns
- Rebates
- Returns
- Custom profiles
Why are drip grooves used?
Drip grooves help interrupt water movement beneath an overhanging edge.
Can limestone wall caps be manufactured?
Yes. Wall caps may include:
- Flat caps
- Single-slope caps
- Double-slope caps
- Saddleback profiles
- Bullnose caps
- Curved caps
Can custom pier caps be manufactured?
Yes. Pier caps may include:
- Flat forms
- Pyramid forms
- Hipped forms
- Lighting holes
- Cable routes
- Drip edges
- Custom profiles
Should exterior wall caps be completely flat?
Exterior caps generally require suitable drainage design.
A flat surface may hold standing water unless the complete detail manages it.
Fireplaces and Architectural Elements
Can custom limestone fireplace surrounds be manufactured?
Yes. Fireplace components may include:
- Jambs
- Headers
- Mantels
- Hearths
- Corbels
- Friezes
- Overmantels
- Full-height panels
Can a fireplace be manufactured from a photograph?
A photograph may provide design direction, but production requires accurate:
- Dimensions
- Drawings
- Profiles
- Appliance information
- Joint details
Can classical fireplace designs be manufactured?
Yes. Classical, contemporary and custom-designed fireplaces may be reviewed.
Can columns be manufactured?
Yes. Column products may include:
- Round columns
- Square columns
- Fluted columns
- Smooth columns
- Tapered columns
- Column drums
- Half columns
- Pilasters
Can capitals be carved?
Yes. Capital styles may include:
- Tuscan
- Doric
- Ionic
- Corinthian
- Composite
- Contemporary
- Custom designs
Are limestone columns structural?
Decorative limestone columns should not automatically be treated as structural load-bearing elements.
Structural use must be evaluated by qualified engineers.
Can limestone balustrades be manufactured?
Yes. Products may include:
- Balusters
- Top rails
- Bottom rails
- Newel posts
- Curved rails
- Stair rails
The complete balustrade system must be engineered for the required guard loads and local regulations.
Can arches and keystones be manufactured?
Yes. Required information may include:
- Opening dimensions
- Inner and outer radius
- Arch type
- Segment quantity
- Joint width
- Keystone dimensions
Can logos and lettering be carved?
Yes. Logos, monograms, names and lettering may be:
- Engraved
- Recessed
- Relief carved
- Prepared for metal inserts
- Prepared for paint filling
Can Arabic calligraphy be carved?
Yes. Final approved vector artwork should be supplied and linguistically reviewed by the responsible project team.
CNC and Stone Carving
Does DMR Limestone offer CNC stone fabrication?
Yes. CNC fabrication may include:
- Precision cutting
- Profiling
- Curved geometry
- Grooving
- Rebating
- Drilling
- Engraving
- Repeated patterns
- Relief carving
- Three-dimensional forms
Which file types can be used?
Depending on the project, files may include:
- DWG
- DXF
- Vector artwork
- Three-dimensional models
- Approved BIM exports
- Spreadsheets
- Physical templates
Can DMR Limestone work from a JPG image?
A JPG may provide visual direction, but precision manufacturing generally requires:
- Vector artwork
- CAD geometry
- Accurate dimensions
- Approved drawings
Can sharp internal corners be machined?
CNC tools normally create a minimum internal radius.
Perfectly sharp internal corners may require:
- Hand finishing
- Split components
- Geometry changes
Can hand carving be combined with CNC production?
Yes. CNC rough shaping may be followed by hand finishing for selected architectural elements.
Can repetitive decorative panels be manufactured?
Yes. Repeated patterns may be produced according to approved geometry and production tolerances.
Architectural Stone Drawings
Which drawings are required for custom production?
Depending on the product, required information may include:
- Plans
- Elevations
- Sections
- Details
- Cutting lists
- Panel schedules
- Pool plans
- Stair drawings
- CAD files
- Three-dimensional models
Visit our Architectural Stone Drawing Guide.
Can DMR Limestone work from PDF drawings?
Yes. Editable CAD files may also be required for complex cutting or CNC work.
Can DMR Limestone work from DWG and DXF files?
Yes. Clean and correctly scaled DWG and DXF files are useful for:
- Panels
- Profiles
- Curves
- Pools
- Cutting geometry
- Custom pieces
Can BIM information be used?
Approved BIM exports may support:
- Panel schedules
- Dimensions
- Quantities
- Location codes
- Coordination
Detailed fabrication information may still be required.
Should drawings include joint widths?
Yes. Joint widths affect:
- Overall dimensions
- Modular layouts
- Pool geometry
- Façade elevations
- Staircases
- Fireplace assemblies
Should drawings show finished faces?
Yes. Every visible or finished surface should be clearly identified.
Should mirrored pieces have separate codes?
Yes. Left- and right-hand pieces should have different codes where geometry or finishing differs.
Can stone be manufactured from site templates?
Yes. Templates may be used for:
- Existing buildings
- Freeform pools
- Irregular curves
- Replacement stone
- Historic profiles
Can production begin from preliminary drawings?
Production should begin only from approved drawings and schedules issued for manufacturing.
What happens if drawings change after production begins?
Late changes may affect:
- Stone already cut
- Machining
- Quantity
- Cost
- Packaging
- Delivery programme
Installation
Does DMR Limestone install limestone?
Installation scope depends on the project and commercial agreement.
Local installation should be performed by experienced natural-stone contractors.
Can DMR Limestone provide installation information?
General product and installation guidance may be provided.
Final installation should follow:
- Project specifications
- Local regulations
- Adhesive-manufacturer instructions
- Waterproofing design
- Structural engineering
- Façade engineering
Visit our Limestone Installation Guide.
Can limestone be installed like ceramic tile?
Some methods may be similar, but natural limestone requires additional consideration of:
- Porosity
- Moisture
- Weight
- Natural variation
- Staining
- Full support
- Surface sensitivity
Which adhesive should be used?
Use installation materials specifically approved for:
- Natural limestone
- The selected substrate
- Product dimensions
- Interior or exterior use
- Wet conditions
- Temperature range
Is light-coloured adhesive recommended?
Light or white adhesive is often considered for pale limestone.
Final compatibility should be confirmed through product guidance and testing.
Does limestone require full adhesive coverage?
Full and continuous support is generally important, particularly for:
- Large-format stone
- Exterior paving
- Pool coping
- Stairs
- Heavily loaded products
Can limestone be installed with adhesive spots?
Spot fixing may create:
- Voids
- Moisture pockets
- Uneven loading
- Cracking
- Dark patches
It should not be used unless specifically approved within an engineered system.
Does limestone replace waterproofing?
No.
Are movement joints required?
Movement joints are required in many:
- Floor systems
- Exterior paving systems
- Pool areas
- Façades
- Heated floors
- Large wall areas
Can limestone be installed without joints?
Stone should not generally be installed tightly without joints unless the complete system is specifically designed and approved.
Can ordinary silicone be used beside limestone?
Use natural-stone-compatible, non-staining sealants.
Some ordinary sealants may create permanent edge staining.
Cleaning and Maintenance
How should limestone be cleaned?
Use:
- Regular dry dirt removal
- Clean equipment
- pH-neutral natural-stone cleaner
- Prompt spill treatment
- Controlled rinsing
- Suitable maintenance procedures
Visit our Limestone Cleaning and Maintenance Guide.
Can vinegar be used on limestone?
No. Vinegar is acidic and may etch limestone.
Can lemon-based cleaner be used?
No. Citrus-based cleaners may damage limestone.
Can ordinary bathroom cleaner be used?
Only products confirmed as safe for calcium-based natural stone should be used.
Can limestone be pressure washed?
Controlled pressure may be suitable for selected exterior finishes after testing.
Aggressive high pressure may:
- Erode the surface
- Damage joints
- Drive water into the system
- Create streaks
- Damage sealers
Can bleach be used?
Bleach should not be applied without professional compatibility assessment.
How should oil stains be removed?
Oil stains may require:
- Compatible degreaser
- Poultice treatment
- Several treatment cycles
- Professional cleaning
How should rust stains be removed?
Rust removers are often acidic.
Rust stains should be treated by a natural-stone specialist using limestone-compatible methods.
How should algae be removed?
Algae treatment may include:
- Drainage correction
- Organic-debris removal
- Soft brushing
- Stone-compatible biological treatment
- Controlled rinsing
Can pool acid remove mineral deposits?
Acid may etch limestone and should not be used.
Why does limestone look darker after cleaning?
The stone may still contain moisture and may require time to dry.
Can scratched limestone be restored?
Selected scratches may be reduced through professional:
- Honing
- Grinding
- Polishing
- Refinishing
Can acid etching be cleaned away?
Etching is surface damage rather than only dirt.
Professional refinishing may be required.
Limestone Sealing
Does limestone need sealing?
Sealing depends on:
- Limestone porosity
- Surface finish
- Interior or exterior use
- Traffic
- Pool exposure
- Food and drink
- Maintenance expectations
What type of sealer is used on limestone?
A compatible penetrating or impregnating natural-stone sealer may be considered.
The exact product should be selected according to the project.
Does sealer make limestone waterproof?
No.
Does sealer make limestone stain proof?
No. A sealer may reduce the rate of absorption but cannot prevent every stain.
Does sealer make limestone acid proof?
No.
Does sealer make limestone frost proof?
No.
Does sealer make limestone salt proof?
No.
Can a sealer change limestone colour?
Yes. Sealers may create:
- Minimal colour change
- Darkening
- Enhanced colour
- Increased sheen
- A wet appearance
Can a sealer change slip resistance?
Yes. This is particularly important for:
- Pool decks
- Stairs
- Bathrooms
- Entrances
- Exterior paving
Should sealer be tested?
Yes. It should be tested on the actual limestone and surface finish.
Can damp limestone be sealed?
Sealing damp stone may trap moisture and create:
- Dark patches
- Uneven colour
- Salt deposits
- Drying problems
Quality Control
How does DMR Limestone control product quality?
Project quality control may include review of:
- Material
- Colour range
- Fossils and pores
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- Edge profiles
- Holes and slots
- Radii
- Piece numbers
- Quantity
- Packaging
What is used as the quality reference?
Quality references may include:
- Approved material samples
- Colour-range samples
- Finish samples
- Full-size mock-ups
- Approved drawings
- Agreed tolerances
- Cutting lists
Can exact artificial uniformity be guaranteed?
No. Limestone is a natural material.
Quality should be assessed against an approved natural range.
Can a dry layout be performed?
Selected products may be dry laid or trial assembled.
Dry layout may be useful for:
- Pool coping
- Large-format floors
- Feature walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Arches
- Curved products
- High-visibility façade areas
Can a pre-shipment inspection be arranged?
Yes. Inspection scope may include:
- Quantity
- Dimensions
- Finish
- Piece numbers
- Packaging
- Crate labels
- Packing lists
Can an independent inspection company be used?
Yes. The inspection method and acceptance criteria should be agreed before production.
Can inspection photographs be supplied?
Production, packing or loading photographs may be provided according to the agreed project scope.
What happens if a product does not meet the approved requirement?
The non-conformity should be documented and reviewed according to:
- Approved drawings
- Samples
- Tolerances
- Purchase order
- Agreed inspection procedure
Packaging
How is limestone packaged?
Packaging may include:
- Reinforced wooden crates
- Pallets
- A-frames
- Vertical panel frames
- Foam separators
- Protective sheets
- Edge guards
- Profile protection
- Piece labels
- Crate lists
How are slabs packaged?
Slabs may be loaded on suitable A-frames or other approved supports.
How are façade panels packaged?
Façade panels may be packed:
- Vertically
- In reinforced frames
- With face protection
- With edge protection
- By elevation or floor
- According to installation sequence
How are pool coping pieces packaged?
Pool coping may require:
- Profile protection
- Curved supports
- Bullnose protection
- Piece numbering
- Pool-specific crate groups
Can products be packed by room, villa or building?
Yes. Packaging may be organised by:
- Building
- Villa
- Floor
- Elevation
- Room
- Pool
- Staircase
- Fireplace
- Landscape area
- Construction phase
Can crate size and weight be limited?
Yes. Maximum crate dimensions and weights should be provided before packaging.
This is important where the site has:
- Small forklifts
- Limited cranes
- Narrow access
- Small lifts
- Restricted storage
Are piece codes shown on packing lists?
Yes. Packing lists may include:
- Piece code
- Product description
- Dimensions
- Quantity
- Net weight
- Gross weight
- Crate number
- Installation area
Can buyer labels be used?
Buyer product codes, labels or private-label information may be coordinated according to the agreed commercial scope.
Shipping and Export
Which shipping methods are available?
Possible shipment methods may include:
- Full-container load
- Mixed-product container
- Less-than-container shipment where commercially practical
- Road freight
- Sea freight
- Other agreed methods
Can different limestone products be loaded in one container?
Yes, subject to:
- Weight distribution
- Packaging compatibility
- Product protection
- Loading plan
- Destination requirements
Can slabs and crates be loaded together?
This may be possible where the loading and support plan safely accommodates both product types.
Who arranges international freight?
Freight responsibility depends on the agreed commercial terms.
It may be arranged by:
- DMR Limestone
- Buyer
- Buyer’s freight forwarder
- Nominated logistics partner
Which Incoterms are available?
Applicable commercial terms should be confirmed in the quotation.
The quotation should clearly identify:
- Included costs
- Loading point
- Freight responsibility
- Insurance responsibility
- Import responsibility
- Delivery destination
Does DMR Limestone pay destination customs duties?
Unless specifically included in the commercial terms, duties, taxes and destination charges are normally the importer’s responsibility.
Who confirms customs classification?
The importer or customs representative should confirm:
- Tariff classification
- Duties
- Taxes
- Import restrictions
- Required documents
Can DMR Limestone provide export documents?
Available export documents depend on:
- Destination
- Product
- Commercial terms
- Shipment method
- Buyer requirements
Can a certificate of origin be provided?
Availability and format depend on the shipment and applicable procedure.
Can fumigation or packaging documents be supplied?
Packaging and phytosanitary-related requirements should be confirmed according to the destination.
Can container-loading photographs be supplied?
Loading photographs may be provided according to the agreed shipment procedure.
Can products be shipped directly to a construction site?
Yes, where:
- Delivery terms
- Site access
- Unloading
- Customs
- Local transport
- Delivery schedule
are properly coordinated.
Who unloads the crates?
Unloading responsibility depends on the commercial agreement.
The receiving party should have suitable:
- Forklift
- Crane
- Slings
- Lifting frames
- Trained operators
- Stable storage area
How should limestone be stored after delivery?
Stone should be stored:
- On stable level ground
- Away from mud
- Away from chemicals
- Away from standing water
- Away from grinding and welding
- In the approved orientation
- With suitable restraint
Lead Times and Production
How long does limestone production take?
Production time depends on:
- Material
- Product
- Quantity
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- CNC work
- Carving
- Mock-ups
- Testing
- Drawing approval
- Packaging
A project-specific programme should be provided in the quotation.
When does the production period begin?
The production programme may begin after agreed requirements such as:
- Order confirmation
- Advance payment
- Final drawing approval
- Material approval
- Sample approval
- Technical clarification
have been completed.
Can urgent production be arranged?
Expedited production may be reviewed according to:
- Material availability
- Factory capacity
- Product complexity
- Quantity
- Packaging
- Shipment schedule
Do custom products take longer than standard products?
Custom products may require additional time for:
- Drawings
- Samples
- CNC preparation
- Trial production
- Dry layout
- Numbering
- Special packaging
Can production begin before sample approval?
This may create significant risk and is generally not recommended.
Can production be completed in phases?
Yes. Large projects may be divided according to:
- Building
- Villa
- Floor
- Elevation
- Construction phase
- Installation sequence
Minimum Order Quantities
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Minimum requirements depend on:
- Material
- Product
- Dimensions
- Finish
- Customisation
- Packaging
- Destination
Can a small sample or prototype order be produced?
Prototype or mock-up production may be reviewed separately from the main project order.
Can one crate be ordered?
This depends on:
- Product
- Material
- Packaging
- Export destination
- Freight efficiency
- Commercial feasibility
Can mixed products be used to complete a small shipment?
A mixed order may be reviewed when products are compatible with:
- Production
- Packaging
- Loading
- Commercial terms
Prices and Quotations
How is limestone priced?
Pricing may depend on:
- Material
- Product type
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Finish
- Edge profiles
- CNC work
- Carving
- Holes and slots
- Quantity
- Selection requirements
- Packaging
- Delivery destination
Is limestone priced per square metre?
Flat products may be priced by:
- Square metre
- Square foot
- Piece
- Linear metre
- Linear foot
depending on the product.
How is custom architectural stone priced?
Custom items are generally priced according to:
- Piece geometry
- Material volume
- Machine time
- Hand finishing
- Quantity
- Drawings
- Packaging
- Weight
How is pool coping priced?
Pool coping may be priced by:
- Linear metre
- Linear foot
- Piece
- Approved cutting list
Curved and custom coping may be priced individually.
How are columns and capitals priced?
They are usually priced by:
- Piece
- Set
- Dimensions
- Design complexity
- Carving time
- Material volume
Which information is required for an accurate quotation?
Please provide:
- Project name
- Project location
- Product type
- Limestone preference
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- Quantity
- Drawings
- Edge profiles
- Delivery destination
- Required programme
Can DMR Limestone quote from photographs only?
Photographs may support a preliminary discussion.
An accurate quotation generally requires:
- Dimensions
- Quantity
- Material
- Finish
- Drawing or sketch
- Delivery destination
Can a budget price be provided before drawings are final?
A preliminary budget may be possible using stated assumptions.
Final pricing should be based on approved dimensions and quantities.
How long is a quotation valid?
Quotation validity should be stated in the commercial offer.
Why may limestone prices change?
Pricing may change because of:
- Material availability
- Selection requirements
- Energy
- Labour
- Packaging
- Freight
- Exchange rates
- Revised dimensions
- Revised quantity
- Technical requirements
Are sample costs deducted from the final order?
This depends on the agreed commercial terms.
Are freight and customs included?
The quotation should clearly state whether it includes:
- Packaging
- Inland transport
- Port costs
- Sea freight
- Insurance
- Customs
- Duties
- Taxes
- Final delivery
Payment Terms
Which payment methods are accepted?
Available payment methods and banking details should be confirmed in the commercial offer.
Are advance payments required?
Custom production commonly requires an advance payment.
The exact structure depends on:
- Project size
- Production scope
- Commercial agreement
- Shipment terms
Can payment be divided into stages?
Milestone payments may be agreed according to:
- Order confirmation
- Material approval
- Production progress
- Packing completion
- Shipment
- Documentation
Are prices fixed after order confirmation?
Prices are normally based on the approved order scope.
Changes in:
- Dimensions
- Quantity
- Finish
- Drawings
- Packaging
- Delivery
- Testing
may require revised pricing.
Orders and Production Approval
Which documents form the final production basis?
The production basis may include:
- Purchase order
- Approved quotation
- Approved material sample
- Approved finish sample
- Approved colour range
- Approved drawings
- Approved cutting list
- Approved revision
- Packaging instructions
Can an order be changed after confirmation?
Changes may be possible depending on production status.
They may affect:
- Cost
- Waste
- Production time
- Packaging
- Shipment
- Completed pieces
What is revision control?
Revision control identifies the current approved version of:
- Drawings
- Schedules
- Cutting lists
- Quantities
- Product details
Why should files not be named “final”?
Names such as “final”, “final2” or “latest” do not clearly identify the approved revision.
Use formal:
- Drawing numbers
- Revision numbers
- Dates
- Approval status
Can production use marked-up PDF drawings?
Markups may support coordination.
Final production should preferably use clean revised drawings containing all approved changes.
Project Confidentiality
Can confidential project drawings be reviewed?
Yes. Project information should be handled according to the agreed commercial and confidentiality arrangements.
Can a confidentiality agreement be signed?
Confidentiality requirements may be discussed before detailed project information is exchanged.
Will project drawings be published?
Project drawings and confidential technical information should not be published without appropriate permission.
Will project photographs be used for marketing?
Completed-project images should only be used in accordance with the relevant permissions and rights.
Private Label and Distribution
Can DMR Limestone supply private-label products?
Private-label production may be reviewed for:
- Pavers
- Tiles
- Pool coping
- Wall cladding
- Architectural elements
- Distributor collections
Can buyer product codes be used?
Yes. Buyer product codes may be used on:
- Labels
- Packing lists
- Crates
- Product schedules
- Documentation
Can custom packaging labels be prepared?
Yes, according to the agreed packaging and branding scope.
Can a distributor catalogue be prepared?
Co-branded or private-label catalogue support may be reviewed according to:
- Commercial relationship
- Product range
- Volume
- Market
- Content requirements
Can samples be prepared for a distributor showroom?
Yes. Sample boards, finish sets and product profiles may be reviewed.
Can DMR Limestone manufacture repeat distributor sizes?
Yes. Repeat programmes may be developed for:
- Tiles
- Pavers
- Pool coping
- Sills
- Wall caps
- Standard architectural elements
Sustainability and Documentation
Is limestone a natural material?
Yes. Limestone is a naturally formed geological material.
Can limestone products be repaired?
Selected products may be:
- Refinished
- Repaired
- Recut
- Replaced
depending on the damage and application.
Can limestone façades use replaceable panels?
Yes. Professionally designed mechanical systems may allow individual panel replacement.
Is limestone recyclable?
Stone may sometimes be reused or repurposed depending on:
- Product condition
- Installation
- Dimensions
- Contamination
- Local facilities
Can environmental information be supplied?
Available environmental or origin information depends on:
- Material
- Project requirements
- Existing documentation
- Requested format
Is DMR Limestone carbon neutral?
No environmental claim such as carbon neutrality should be assumed unless supported by current verified documentation.
Does limestone automatically qualify for a green-building credit?
No. Green-building assessments depend on:
- Project framework
- Documentation
- Material origin
- Transport
- Product data
- Local rules
Website Resources
Where can I find technical information?
Visit:
- Limestone Technical Data
- Limestone Selection Guide
- Limestone Installation Guide
- Limestone Cleaning and Maintenance Guide
Where can I compare limestone finishes?
Visit the Limestone Finishes Guide.
Where can I download catalogues?
Visit the Download Centre.
Where can I learn about façade panels?
Visit:
- Limestone Façade Panels
- Limestone Façade Design Guide
- Façade Panel Manufacturing
Where can I find pool coping information?
Visit:
- Limestone Pool Coping
- Pool Coping and Paving Guide
Where can I learn how to prepare stone drawings?
Visit the Architectural Stone Drawing Guide.
Where can I request samples?
Visit Request Limestone Samples.
Where can I request a quotation?
Visit Request a Quote.
Requesting a Limestone Quotation
What should I include in my enquiry?
For an efficient quotation, include:
- Full name
- Company
- Country
- Project name
- Project location
- Customer type
- Product type
- Limestone preference
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- Quantity
- Drawings
- Required delivery date
- Delivery destination
Which file types can I send?
Useful project files may include:
- DWG
- DXF
- XLSX
- CSV
- Vector artwork
- Images
- Three-dimensional files
- BIM exports
What information is required for a façade quotation?
Provide:
- Elevations
- Panel schedules
- Dimensions
- Thickness
- Surface finish
- Fixing preparation
- Quantity
- Project location
- Climate exposure
- Delivery destination
What information is required for a pool-coping quotation?
Provide:
- Pool plan
- Straight lengths
- Inner radius
- Outer radius
- Coping width
- Thickness
- Edge profile
- Finish
- Quantity
- Pool chemistry
- Delivery destination
What information is required for paving pricing?
Provide:
- Net area
- Paver dimensions
- Thickness
- Finish
- Pattern
- Pedestrian or vehicle use
- Installation type
- Project location
- Delivery destination
What information is required for custom architectural stone?
Provide:
- Drawings
- Dimensions
- Profiles
- Material
- Finish
- Quantity
- Three-dimensional models where relevant
- Installation location
- Delivery destination
Before Placing an Order
Before placing an order, confirm:
- Limestone material
- Colour range
- Fossil and pore range
- Surface finish
- Product dimensions
- Thickness
- Edge profiles
- Finished faces
- Technical requirements
- Installation method
- Joint width
- Drawings
- Quantities
- Piece numbering
- Packaging groups
- Spare quantity
- Commercial terms
- Delivery destination
- Production programme
Final Limestone Project Checklist
Material
- Material selected
- Physical sample approved
- Colour range approved
- Fossil and pore range approved
- Wet appearance reviewed
Product
- Product type confirmed
- Dimensions approved
- Thickness approved
- Finish approved
- Edge profiles approved
- Finished faces identified
Technical
- Application reviewed
- Climate reviewed
- Technical data reviewed
- Slip requirements reviewed
- Freeze–thaw exposure reviewed
- Salt exposure reviewed
- Fixing requirements approved
Drawings
- Drawing numbers confirmed
- Current revisions confirmed
- Cutting lists approved
- Quantities confirmed
- Piece codes approved
- Installation orientation shown
Installation
- Substrate reviewed
- Waterproofing designed
- Drainage designed
- Adhesive or fixing system approved
- Movement joints designed
- Installer appointed
Packaging and Shipping
- Packaging zones confirmed
- Maximum crate size confirmed
- Maximum crate weight confirmed
- Piece labels confirmed
- Delivery destination confirmed
- Unloading equipment confirmed
- Spare quantity ordered
Submit a Limestone Question
Contact DMR Limestone for questions about:
- Turkish limestone materials
- Limra limestone
- White limestone
- Product selection
- Custom dimensions
- Surface finishes
- Technical data
- Façade panels
- Pool coping
- Exterior paving
- Stair components
- Window sills
- Fireplace surrounds
- Columns and capitals
- CNC fabrication
- Stone carving
- Drawings
- Samples
- Packaging
- International shipping
- Project quotations
Send us your project location, intended application, product dimensions, thickness, surface finish, quantity, drawings and delivery destination so that we can provide the most relevant product and project information.