South East England 7am–9pm 07557 390799 - HomeAboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContactRequest an Estimate Home - /Services - /Natural Stone Tiling # Natural Stone TilingMarble & LimestoneAcross Kent Marble, limestone and other natural stone sorted for shade and veining, sealed correctly, and laid with tight, even joints, so the finished floor looks as good as the material it was cut from. Request an Estimate 07557 390799 4.9 on Google · Best Exterior Project 2025, The Tilers Community · 1-year workmanship guarantee £10m Public liability insurance 1 year Workmanship guarantee 7 years Tiling experience 4.9 Google rating From £55/m² Fixed tiling prices ## What natural stone tiling involves Natural stone tiling covers marble, limestone, travertine and similar materials on walls and floors. No two pieces are identical, so colour, veining and thickness vary tile to tile, and the material is dry-laid and sorted before anything is fixed. It covers supply advice, sorting, sealing and installation to bathrooms, hallways, kitchens and boot rooms, including sealing before grouting so the grout cannot stain the stone, and again afterwards to protect the finished surface. It suits homeowners who want the real material rather than a printed porcelain imitation. Stone is more porous and less forgiving, so a shortcut that would go unnoticed on porcelain is often permanently visible here. ### What you get - Marble, limestone and other natural stone - Dry-laid and sorted for shade and veining - Sealing before and after grouting - Tight, consistent joints - Fixed prices, from £55 per m²Request an Estimate What it costs to leave it ## What goes wrong with natural stone if it is not handled correctly Unsealed stone stains. Marble and limestone are porous, so wine or bath oil can soak in and mark permanently, and once a stain is in the stone it is very hard to remove without professional restoration. The second issue is inconsistent appearance: patches of different shade or veining sitting together because tiles were fixed straight from the pallet rather than sorted. It cannot be fixed after grouting without lifting tiles. The third is grout staining. Grout pigment and haze can discolour unsealed stone during grouting itself, which is why sealing beforehand is not optional on a stone job. ### Mistakes that cause it - Fixing tiles straight from the box without dry-laying and sorting first - Skipping the pre-grout seal, allowing grout to stain the stone - Using an unsuitable adhesive that reacts with certain stone types - Ignoring variation in tile thickness, leading to uneven joints and lippage - Ordinary cleaning products used on stone, eroding the sealant over time - Under-sealing large-format stone floors that see heavy daily traffic How the work runs ## A process you can follow Step 1 ### Material selection and quotation James advises on suitable stone types for the room and its use, and provides a fixed price after a site visit, based on area, stone type and finish. Step 2 ### Dry-laying and sorting Tiles are laid out dry across the room, sorted for shade, veining and thickness, and arranged so the pattern reads consistently before anything is fixed. Step 3 ### Pre-sealing The stone is sealed before grouting to prevent grout pigment and haze from staining the porous surface during installation. Step 4 ### Fixing and grouting Tiles are fixed to the sorted layout with full adhesive coverage and tight, consistent joints, then grouted carefully to avoid marking the sealed surface. Step 5 ### Final seal and handover A second seal is applied once grouting has cured, protecting the finished floor or wall from everyday use, and the work is covered by a 1-year workmanship guarantee. ## What you actually get out of it ### A floor that reads as one considered surface Dry-laying and sorting before fixing means shade and veining flow across the room rather than clashing tile to tile. ### Protection against staining from day one Sealing before and after grouting protects porous stone from grout pigment during installation and from everyday spills afterwards. ### A material that lasts decades when looked after Properly sealed and fixed natural stone is extremely durable; it is the sealing and joint quality that determine how well it ages, not the stone alone. ### Fixed pricing despite material variability Even though stone varies tile to tile, the job is quoted and priced as a fixed job from £55 per m² after the site visit, so there is no surprise on cost. ### £10m public liability cover Insurance is in place throughout stone installation work in your home, including where heavy material or wet-cutting is involved. ### Award-recognised tiling standard James's tiling won Best Exterior Project 2025 from The Tilers Community, reflecting the same attention to setting out and finish applied to every job, stone included. ## Natural Stone Tiling in detail ### Marble, limestone and other stone types Marble is prized for its veining and works well as a feature floor or splashback, but it is one of the softer, more porous stones and needs sealing maintained over its life. Limestone offers a more consistent, matte, often warmer appearance and is a common choice for hallways and boot rooms where a natural but slightly more forgiving surface is wanted. Other stones, travertine, slate and similar materials, each have their own porosity and finish characteristics, and the sealing and adhesive approach is adjusted to suit the specific material rather than treated as one generic category. Read more ## Natural Stone Tiling: your questions answered How much does natural stone tiling cost?Stone tiling is priced from £55 per m² as a fixed price agreed after a site visit, since the cost depends on stone type, area and the amount of sorting and sealing required. Why does natural stone need to be sealed before grouting?Stone is porous, and grout pigment can stain it permanently during installation if it is not sealed first. Sealing beforehand protects the surface while still allowing the grout to bond correctly. Will my floor look patchy with different shades of stone?Not if it is sorted properly, tiles are dry-laid and arranged for shade and veining before fixing, so the finished floor reads as one considered surface rather than a random mix. How long does natural stone tiling take?It generally takes longer than porcelain because of the dry-laying, sorting and additional sealing steps. An exact timescale is confirmed at the site visit based on area and stone type. What guarantee comes with stone tiling?All tiling work, including natural stone, carries a 1-year workmanship guarantee from handover. How do I maintain a natural stone floor?Regular resealing and stone-appropriate cleaning products keep the surface protected; harsh or acidic cleaners should be avoided as they can strip the sealant over time. Do you supply the stone or just install it?James advises on suitable stone types and can guide sourcing, with installation, sorting and sealing carried out as part of the job. Do you fit natural stone across Kent?Yes, including Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, West Malling, Maidstone and the surrounding areas of Kent and South East London. ## Natural Stone Tiling in Kent: recent work ## Where James works Sevenoaks · Tunbridge Wells · Chislehurst · Orpington · Goudhurst · West Malling · Beckenham · Bromley · Maidstone · Tonbridge · Sidcup · Bexley · Swanley · Dartford · Petts Wood · West Wickham · Pembury · Edenbridge · Westerham See all service areas ## Related services - Tiling - Mitred Edge Tiling - Bathroom RefurbishmentsView all services Next step ## Get a fixed price for your natural stone tiling Send a few details and James will arrange a site visit and a clear written quote, no obligation, no pressure. Prefer to talk it through first? Call 07557 390799, 7am–9pm. 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