Quartzite
Louise Blue
Louise Blue
- Material
- Quartzite
- Shade
- Blue
- Origin
- Available on request
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Leathered, Brushed
- Thickness
- 18 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm
- Formats
- Gangsaw Slabs, Cutter Slabs, Tiles, Countertops, Cut-to-size
Standard sizes
- Slabs — 260–320 × 150–190 cm
- Tiles — 30×60, 60×60 cm
- Custom cut-to-size
Applications
- Kitchen Countertops
- Flooring
- Wall Cladding
- Feature Walls
- Exterior Facades
- Table Tops
Gallery
Louise Blue in detail
About Louise Blue
Louise Blue belongs to the quartzite collection. It is the answer for anyone who wants the look of a veined white marble without marble behaviour on a working surface. Blue is rare in natural stone, which is exactly why it is specified u2014 it does something no neutral can.
Quartzite is harder than granite and far less reactive than marble, so Louise Blue does what neither can on its own: it takes the look of a veined white stone onto a working kitchen worktop. It is porous enough to want sealing, and it holds up outdoors as well as in.
Formats for Louise Blue include gangsaw slabs, cutter slabs, tiles and countertops, at 18 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm. Tell us the finish, the thickness and the destination port and we will confirm availability, packing detail and a quotation within one business day.
Frequently asked
What sizes and thicknesses does Louise Blue come in?
Standard thicknesses are 18 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm. Slabs u2014 260u2013320 u00d7 150u2013190 cm; Tiles u2014 30u00d760, 60u00d760 cm; Custom cut-to-size. Anything outside these is cut to your drawing.
Which finishes are available?
We supply Louise Blue in Polished, Honed, Leathered and Brushed. The right one depends on the application u2014 tell us where the stone is going and we will recommend rather than guess.
What is Louise Blue best used for?
It is commonly specified for kitchen countertops, flooring, wall cladding, feature walls, exterior facades and table tops. If your application is not on that list, ask u2014 the answer is often yes, with the right finish.
Does Louise Blue vary between slabs?
Yes. Louise Blue is quarried, so veining and background tone move from slab to slab. Quartzite is often bought for a single dramatic run, so tell us at enquiry stage if the slabs need to be sequenced or book-matched and we will select the lot accordingly.
Can Louise Blue be used outdoors?
Yes. Louise Blue is a natural stone with no resin in it, so ultraviolet light does not affect it and it handles a freeze-thaw cycle. Specify a honed or leathered finish for anything walked on outdoors so it stays grippy when wet.
How much maintenance does it need?
Seal it on installation and re-seal every year or two, because quartzite is porous even though it is hard. Day to day it needs only warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner. It will not etch from a lemon the way marble does.
Where is Louise Blue quarried?
Quarry origin for this shade is confirmed at enquiry stage u2014 ask the export desk and we will tell you exactly where the block comes from.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. We send physical samples of any shade in the catalogue before you commit, and for larger orders we will photograph the actual slabs allocated to you prior to crating.
How is it packed for export?
Film wrapping, EPE foam between every surface, edge and corner protection, then heat-treated fumigated timber crates on moisture-resistant pallets. Loading is supervised and photographed before the container is sealed.
Also consider
