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Honed Rosemary Caesarstone

13 years ago
We planned our kitchen around a honed Rosemary Caesarstone sample, but when we went to price we found they have discontinued the color and there is no inventory left in the US. We are struggling to find a replacement and are considering Azule limestone or one of the newer ReVelle colors. Any thoughts?
Trish Namm · More Info

Comments (6)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The Rosemary Caesarstone has very little movement...largely solid. I don't know of an equivalent. If you have the Azule limestone sample and feel it works with your palette, that's great. Beware that, unlike Caesarstone, limestone is porous and will need to be sealed.
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. We sealed piece of Azule with DuPont's BulletProof Stone Sealer and then tested with vinegar and lemon juice, both of which ate right through the sealer. Do you know of a better limestone sealer? I was going to try pure Tung oil as well. Perhaps even a wood wax such as Renaissance. All this being said, I think I am ok with 'age in place' marks and stains.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Stone Sealer's Choice is a good one...15 year guarantee....Dry Treat is another that is fantastic, but you should read the application instructions carefully before committing to that. I love Tung Oil for wood floors...but have never heard of it being used on countertops.
  • 13 years ago
    Tung Oil is also used to seal soapstone countertops. One warning, I found the tung oil smelled for quite a while! (As in weeks.)
  • 10 years ago

    If anyone is interested I know where there is one remaining slab of Rosemary Caesarstone in the USA. I just bought the next to last slab on June 17, 2016.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Thanks for posting that! Someone will surely benefit from it.