The soft shades, rustic-appearance, durability and versatility make these stones truly unique as a architectural highlight stone. There applications include…flooring, pavers, columns, trim, furniture and more.
Tendency to easily absorb oils and other liquids and is highly susceptible to other types of staining situations…These stonoes usually have cavities/voids and a large pore structure allowing them to catch and hold dirt and soiling debris…Generally not affected by weak acids, however, concentrated acids which are found in some household cleaning products may etch a polished surface.
Tans to creamy buffs and pastel pinkish tones.
Highly recommended to treat with a oil repellent where foods will be present and in a general purpose areas with a water repellent.
Cantera means “quarry” in Spanish, and Adoquin is a particular type of Cantera stone generally harder and rougher in appearance than regular Cantera stone.
Geologically these stones are consolidated volcanic ash with a variety of secondary older rock materials from the surrounding area and laced with multi-colored pumice fragments.
Cantera types & sizes
