An Introduction Contents Since its formation in 1997 Groundworkstone has constantly sought to provide an enviable collection of the finest stone & porcelain tiles available sourced worldwide. No matter what the room type there are endless possibilities for your home project whether it be for walls or floors, available for immediate delivery from our extensive stocks held in the United Kingdom. For those who demand the ultimate in prestige and sophistication the discernible quality of the ranges we offer are not in doubt, they have all been carefully selected to provide you with affordable choice and yet stunning results. All of the tiles in this range can be considered both practical solutions and stunning personal design statements. Enjoy choosing... Travertine...04 Limestone...10 Marble...16 Slate...20 Terracotta...22 Porcelain...24 Mosaics...30 Splitface...32 Essentials...34 Layouts...36 John Galloway Founder Terms and conditions...38 02 03
Classic Travertine to appear aged these Persian tiles and flagstones have a lived in character. 610x406x12 900x600x15 Travertine Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, formed by rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate often at the mouth of a hot spring or limestone cave. Travertine is often used as a building material, the Romans mined deposits of travertine for building temples, monuments, bath complexes and amphitheatres such as the Colosseum the largest building in the world constructed mostly of travertine. Sevilla Travertine Deliberately chosen with the surface unfilled Sevilla is a high quality light coloured travertine. Honed & Unfilled 457x457x12 Flamenco Travertine and selected with the grain of the stone on show, Flamenco is a classical rich discerning travertine. Unfilled 810x406x12 04 05
Sapphire Travertine Either as a polished tile or a brushed flagstone Sapphire is a unique jewel from Persia, a striking blend of grey and blue tones. Brushed 610x406x12 900x600x15 Chablis Travertine A superior selected Persian travertine, honed and filled for a smooth contemporary interior. Roman Travertine Chiselled edges and a brushed textured surface makes Roman a desirable rustic floor. Honed & Filled Honed & Filled Honed & Filled Honed & Filled Honed & Filled Honed & Filled 305x305x12 406x406x12 457x305x12 610x305x12 610x406x12 610x610x12 Brushed Small Opus x12 06 07
Tuscany Travertine Cut from Italy s finest blocks Tuscany is a refined travertine in both light and dark shades, both versions featuring unique and varied characteristic veining. Honed & Filled Dark Honed & Filled Light 914x457x12 457x457x12 Classic Opus Travertine to appear aged these Persian tiles and flagstones have a lived in character. Small Opus x12 Grand Opus x15 Vintage Blend Travertine Vintage is a mix of all travertine colours blended together to form a traditional warm floor in a patterned format. Brushed Small Opus x12 08 09
Salem Gold Limestone Salem is a Persian blend of beige and grey hues on a softly eroded surface. Brushed Small Opus x10 500xFLx15 Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of different crystal forms of calcium carbonate, most limestone contains skeletal remains of marine organisms. Limestone is commonly used in architecture, many landmarks across the world including the Great Pyramid and its associated complex in Giza, Egypt are made of limestone. Venice Limestone A clean cut almost white honed limestone from Portugal, Venice is a classy neutral option. Honed 600x400x12 Alexandria Limestone Softly tumbled Alexandria is an Egyptian limestone that combines tones of medium grey with an authentic worn appearance. 600x400x15 10 11
Galileo Limestone Honey rich and warm reminiscent of the Cotswolds. Brushed 800x400x15 Mink Limestone Mink limestone although Egyptian is often mistaken for a classical English limestone, its warm ocre tones proving a popular option for all interiors. Brushed 400x400x15 600x400x15 600x600x15 900x600x15 Opus 1(L) x15 Opus 2 x15 500xFLx15 Greystoke Limestone Hand distressed, ash shaded limestone flag. Distressed Distressed Distressed 600x400x20 600x600x20 900x600x20 12 13
Cathedral Limestone Cathedral has the aura of a reclaimed flagstone floor from another age. Distressed 560xFLx20 Distressed 850x560x20 Jerusalem Limestone Carefully quarried from the middle east, warm subtle tones allow Jerusalem to be bold and discernible. Small Opus 900 x 600 Casablanca Limestone A subtle creamy Egyptian limestone, Casablanca with its light colouration is the perfect stone choice for any interior floor. 400x400x15 600x400x15 600x600x15 900x600x15 Opus 1(L) x15 Opus 2 x15 14 15
Abbey Marble Abbey is a subtle shaded marble from Persia, rich and creamy in variation. Antiqued Antiqued Small Opus x13 Grand Opus x13 Marble Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate materials, most commonly calcite or dolomite. As a favourite for the Greeks and Romans marble has become a cultural symbol of sophistication and refined taste, often imitated but never surpassed. 16 17
Pompadour Marble A classic tumbled beige marble, Pompadour shows a consistency with only faint veining. Bermuda Marble Bermuda is a highly polished marble, selected for its wonderful variance in pale cream shades. Brushed 610x406x10 457x305x13 Antiqued 610x406x15 610x305x13 Antiqued Small Opus x15 Mosaic 48x48x13 Panama Marble Varying smoky shades of grey makes Panama a stunning designer marble. Brushed 812x406x12 18 19
Amazon Black Slate Slate A fine grained shale type sedimentary rock composed of clay and volcanic ash that is formed through metamorphism, when expertly cut slates can be flat durable sheets of stone ideal for both flooring and landscaping. Amazon Grey/Green Slate Amazon Grey/Green is a contemporary slate with multifunction uses on walls as well as floors. 300x300x10 400x400x10 600x300x10 600x400x10 600x600x10 900x600x12 Opus 1(S) x10 Opus 1(L) x10 Amazon Black is a contemporary slate with multifunction uses on walls as well as floors. 300x300x10 400x400x10 600x300x10 600x400x10 600x600x10 900x600x12 900x900x10 1200x900x10 Opus 1(S) x10 Opus 1(L) x10 Opus 2 x10 Grand Opus x12 Rustica Slate Traditional rustic shaded slate, popular in both tile and flagstone form. Riven Riven Riven Riven Riven 300x300x10/13 400x400x10/13 600x400x10/13 600x600x10/13 900x600x20/25 Riven Opus 1(S) x10/13 Riven Opus 1(L) x10/25 Riven Opus 2 x10/13 Bolivia Black Slate Interior and exterior projects can be undertaken with this dense charcoal riven heavy duty slate. Riven Riven Riven Riven Riven 300x300x10/13 400x400x10/13 600x400x10/13 600x600x10/13 900x600x20/25 Riven Opus 1(S) x10/13 Riven Opus 1(L) x10/25 Riven Opus 2 x10/13 Opus 2 x10 Grand Opus x12 20 21
Terracotta Terracotta (baked earth), is a clay based unglazed tile that adorns many of the landscapes of Southern Europe. Kiln fired at 1,000 degrees the tile with its reddish appearance (due to its iron content) remains porous until enhanced with oils and waxes to produce a lavish authentic floor. Santa Fe Terracotta Mexican handmade terracotta, Santa Fe is rich and warm with pink and honey hues. Handmade 300x300x15/20 Antique Pammet Terracotta Reclaimed style rustic pammet for where a more authentic clay floor is required. Reclaimed 285x285x20/25 22 23
Porcelain Porcelain is a completely vitrified version of a ceramic tile fired at extremely high temperatures, being much harder than ceramic and preferred for its more durable properties it is favoured for both floor and wall tile applications. You have to closely inspect this collection of highly polished porcelain tiles before you realise they are not real marble but near perfect lookalikes. Diva Porcelain Opulent and richly veined polished travertine. 580x580x10 880x440x10 24 25
Sultan Porcelain Absolute carrara, polished and deeply veined marble. 580x580x10 Jet Black Porcelain Pure black, contemporary and highly glossed. 600x600x10 Nude Porcelain Subtle and softly polished classic crema marfil. Cleopatra Porcelain Classical white grey marble with occasional grey veining. 580x580x10 580x580x10 880 x 440x10 880x440x10 26 27
Liquorice Porcelain Need description here. Need description here. Need description here. 580 x 580 Liquorice Porcelain Strikingly striped zebra polished marble. 580x580x10 Diva Porcelain Need description here. Need description here. Need description here. 580 x 580 880 x 440 Concrete Porcelain Natural unfinished bare cement. Textured 800x800x10 28 29
Empradour Mosaic mix of Empradour, classic and cappuccino marbles. 48x15x10 23x23x10 48x48x10 Mosaic Trio Mosaic array of three coloured travertines mixed together. Trio Mosaic 23 x 23 48 x 48 Mosaic is the art of creating images and patterns by assembling small pieces of stone, it has long been used to highlight or transform a room as an interior decorative feature. Being made of small individual stones mosaic is especially useful when shaping a shower base in wetroom projects. 23x23x10 48x48x10 Classic Mosaic Mosaic Classic beige travertine. 23x23x10 48x48x10 98x48x10 30 31
Sapphire Splitface Cleft 100xFLx20/25 Splitface Individual hand split cladding pieces, deliberately created leaving the rock face exposed, a contemporary feature wall solution. Classic Splitface Cleft 100xFLx20/25 32 33
Flexi Adhesive White Flexi Adhesive Grey Flexi Grout Limestone Flexi Grout Grey Flexi Grout Ivory 20 kilogramme 20 kilogramme 10 kilogramme 10 kilogramme 10 kilogramme Essentials The basic necessity for long lasting perfect results is to use the correct products at the point of installation, here are a few that we strongly recommend. Slate-Seal Colour Intensifier Stain-Stop Easy-Care Power-Clean 1 Litre 1 Litre 1 Litre 1 Litre 1 Litre 34 35
Layouts Back in the day stones would be laid in whatever shape or size they were cut from the blocks, here are a few suggested layouts to achieve that random look. Grand & Small Opus Format Letter Opus 1 Format Letter Opus 2 Format Letter Grand a 300 x 300 Large a 400 x 400 Small a 400 x 400 Grand b 600 x 300 Large b 600 x 600 Small b 600 x 400 Grand c 600 x 600 Large c 900 x 600 Small c 600 x 600 Grand d 900 x 600 Total Coverage 1.06m 2 Total Coverage 0.76m 2 Total Coverage 3.35m 2 Format Letter Format Letter Small a 300 x 300 Small a 200 x 200 Small b 400 x 400 Small b 400 x 200 Small c 600 x 400 Small c 400 x400 Total Coverage 0.49m 2 Small d 600 x 400 Total Coverage 1.48m 2 36 37
Terms & Conditions Appendix Goods can only be released to non-account customers on full payment of our Invoice. For account customers, Groundwork Stone Limited retains full title of any goods supplied until all sums due are paid. Natural stone tiles and materials may be subject to variation in colour, veining, texture, size and thickness. Nominal thickness variations apply to all calibrated tiles. Thickness variations particularly apply to slate. As the colour of current stock can differ from previously supplied stock/displays you should request samples of our current stock before ordering as we will not accept returns on the basis of colour variation or for material which has been sealed or laid. Special Orders/End of Line material We cannot accept the return of stock for a refund on these items. Special Orders cannot be cancelled. We reserve the right to request a 100% non-refundable deposit on non-stock or Special Orders before processing your order. Returns We are under no obligation to accept the return of unwanted stock and will only consider the return of undamaged, re-saleable material up to 14 days from Invoice date. We reserve the right to charge a 20% handling charge on goods returned as not required, or more if they are to be returned to the company s supplier. We reserve our rights to vary the time limit and handling charge. Photographs and samples - All photographic images and samples are provided in good faith and are as accurate as possible, but should not be relied upon as a definitive representation of an installed product. Calculations Tiles are priced individually on Invoices therefore the square metre prices are intended as a guide only, except where stated otherwise. Plans - Whilst every effort is made to quantify plans accurately no responsibility can be accepted for any variation in the calculations. You are advised to use a qualified QS if there is any doubt in quantifying Groundwork Stone Limited reserves the right to change prices without prior notice. All prices are based on collection from our warehouse in Hull, East Yorkshire. However, we can arrange delivery using a sub-contracted haulage company for a moderate fee. Please see Price List. Please note the following conditions of our delivery service: The haulier will only deliver to the nearest practical point of access to the property from the road. A tail lift vehicle will be used for deliveries. Tail lift vehicles can only drop on to hard surfaces on level floors, i.e. concrete or tarmac. Gravel and grass are not suitable substrates. It is the responsibility of the client to inform us of any access limitations for delivery so a suitable vehicle can be used. If a multiple crate order is required by the customer to be delivered on a small vehicle, owing to access restrictions, the haulier may split the delivery over a number of days. Request more information at point of order. No responsibility whatsoever will be accepted by Groundwork Stone Limited for any labour charges incurred due to late/delayed deliveries. Groundwork Stone Limited will not entertain claims of breakage or shortfall that are reported more than 48 hours after delivery/collection. If a signed delivery note/collection note does not refer to damage/breakage we reserve the right to reject the claim. We reserve the right to ask for evidence of breakage, i.e. photographs, or to inspect the breakage before replacements can be supplied free of charge. Otherwise, replacements may be invoiced. Preparation - It is the customers responsibility to ensure that the substrate is prepared correctly and that the product is laid to best practice. Claims will not be considered if the substrate or fixing practice is incorrect. Note that it is necessary to allow a suitable grout gap for all tiles, and that on Opus pattern ranges, the grout gap may need to be eased to create an acceptable variable grout gap. Installation and Fixing - Many factors influence the correct fixing methods for natural slate, stone, terracotta and porcelain products but reference should be made to BS5385; Part 5 1994 and BS8000; Part 11 Section 11.2; 1990, or current British Standards, for full details. If required Groundwork Stone Limited will provide correct fixing specifications on an individual basis. Groundwork Stone Limited will not accept complaints on product failure if the above British Standards have not been adhered to. Other Information - Riven Slate, Sandstone & Quartzite can experience a degree of delaminating after initial fixing. This will settle quite quickly and will not affect the performance long term. and Aged stone will have surface and edge imperfections due to the manufacturing process, which should be considered a characteristic and not a fault. Travertine by nature is a product characterised by a holed and pitted surface. These cavities can often be hidden under a seemingly solid surface and under normal use can become exposed. It is recommended that travertine tiles, especially honed & filled varieties be used in light domestic applications only and even then a maintenance programme that may include re-filling the exposed cavities will be necessary. These cavities as previously stated are a characteristic and not a fault and this type of maintenance will be the responsibility of the purchaser and not Groundwork Stone Limited. Sealers and Impregnators will only work effectively if maintained using the specific cleaners recommended by the manufacturer. The use of household cleaners will strip the sealer/impregnator leaving products open to possible staining. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain the product in the correct way using the correct cleaners. All of the information regarding sizes, approximate pallet quantities, and box quantities are given in good faith but can be subject to change. It is the customer s responsibility to check at point of order if this information is still correct. With any large format porcelain tiles (880 x 440 and larger) it is not recommended to fix in a half bond fashion as there may be a slight concave on the tile. This is a common characteristic on large format porcelain tiles and therefore it is recommended the tiles are fixed in linear columns. The above details constitute an Appendix to our Terms of Trading, a copy of which is available upon request. All prices are quoted in GBP (Sterling). All prices exclude VAT at the current rate. All information is supplied in good faith only and we reserve the right to state that errors and omissions are accepted. Please check all information at point of order. Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. - John Ruskin Appreciation claire free, becki haywood, daz jones and andy vale. 38
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