Stone Cast Stone and Man Made Stone Architectural Accents
Continental Cast Stone was
established in 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri, under the company’s original name,
Terra Cotta & Cast Stone. The company has grown to be North America’s largest
manufacturer of architectural cast stone and expanded its manufacturing facilities east in New Jersey
and south in Texas. The Company has representatives and distributors from coast-to-coast,
with offices in Kansas, New Jersey, South Carolina, Chicago, Texas and California.
National producer of architectural cast stone. Cast stone is used mostly as a decorative
exterior veneer product, similar in detail to natural limestone, marble and granite. Cast
stone is usually used to replicate the look of limestone. Cast stone is typically used as
an architectural feature, trim, ornament, or facing. Typical units include base, banding,
sills, door and window surrounds, coping, quoins, and water tables. Less common but
popular are decorative pieces such as columns, balls, and balusters. Find design details,
pricing and ordering information in the catalog. Big company--comprehensive website.
www.continentalcaststone.com
Stromberg Architectural--manufactures beautifully crafted,
exquisitely detailed products in cast stone, GFRP, GFRC, GFRS, bronze clad, simulated wood and interior cast stone. Stromberg has done work for the Texas State Capitol and many other well known architectural landmarks. Their products include fiberglass animals, cast stone balustrades, cast stone benches, custom decorative ceilings, columns and capitals, table bases, bias relief plaques, cast stone brackets, cupolas, entrance ways, finials and probably any thing you can think of that you want to look like stone. www.strombergarchitectural.com
Stone Legends has fantastic cast stone
products. They specialize in crafting beautiful cast stone columns, cast stone
veneers, balustrades and window and door surrounds, cast stone columns and cast stone
fountains. They have been supplying quality cast stone products nationwide from
their plant in Dallas, TX since 1992. Stone Legends also
makes urns, planters, overdoor
ornamentation, brackets, ceiling ornaments, recessed wall panels, all sorts of decorative
cast architectural stone work. See the inspiring photos on the Stone Legends website.
As far as I can find, they are the only US stone casting company that makes
an open fretwork style balustrade. Stone Legends has two different styles of
Venetian looking railing. 
www.stonelegends.com
Stone Magic produces fireplace surrounds from top quality cast stone. They can make many different designs that will fit into any style interior. The man-made stone has the look and feel of natural limestone, and is more durable than
natural stone. Stone Magic has specialized in the design and manufacture of elegant cast
stone mantels for more than ten years. Cast stone is hand made for beauty and durability
and allows the creation of intricate, detailed designs. Stone Magic currently offers a
large variety of fireplace designs. Most of these come in different sizes to fit a number
of firebox openings. Stone Magic mantels impart a graceful and lasting elegance to any
home. These fireplace treatments provide a rich, old world charm without the expense.
Their cast stone has the look and feel of limestone, but is less expensive, load bearing,
maintenance-free and they can do intricate designs.www.stonemagic.com
Lucasso Stone specializes in travertine from Europe, South America, Mexico, and Asia including newly introduced stones arriving
from the Andes. They have pallet shipping
rate discounts up to 70%.The website shows fabulous uses of stone in
interiors. Lucasso can ship dock to dock, warehouse to warehouse, or
straight to your doorstep. Travertine is an excellent product for residential and
commercial use and, with a number of products stocked in various sizes and finishes, they
are able to ship anywhere in the United States and beyond arriving in just several days.
For projects requiring an artist’s touch, Lucasso Stone welcomes special orders. The
Lucasso product line includes architectural stone molding, stone baseboards, chair rails. They also
have lots of mosaics pre-designed on mesh backing. Lucasso has cut stone floor tiles with
all these different finishes: Honed & Filled, Tumbled, Semi-Tumbled, Polished,
Brushed, Honed & Unfilled, Chiseled Edge, Split Face, Grooved Chiseled Face, Sand
Blasted, and Pillowed. The Design Gallery can give you wonderful ideas of what is possible
in architectural travertine. www.lucasso.com
Asian Stones is a Processor / Exporter of
the sandstones, limestone, slates, cobbles, pebbles, tumbled stones, landscaping stones,
fireplaces, fountains, balusters, vases, mosaics, marble, stone articles, onyx, granite
and many other natural stones in customized sizes, colors and shapes.
Besides natural stones they also manufacture and export iron gates, grills, garden
furniture, gazebos and many other customized wrought iron items. Asian Stones is exporting
to more than 25 countries around the globe. AsianStones is the leading exporter of Natural
Stones in Asia and offers a wide variety of stone products. They have specialized engineers with CAD knowledge who can design any stone article as per any requirement of
their clients. Asianstones is located in heart of Central India (Madhya Pradesh: Stone
Cities: Shivpuri, Chanderi) surrounded by 8 states rich in varied kinds of stones. Their extensive knowledge of different quarries of natural stones of the whole
of India enables them to supply stones at the lowest rates to international buyers.
You just will not believe the vast array of colors in the natural stone fireplace
surrounds, etc that they can make for you. www.asianstones.com This is a MUST SEE SITE !
DAC-ART Building System--owned by
architectural designer, Ted Dial, this company can make just about
anything. The specialty is complete custom home projects where all the
walls are made of DAC-ART Blocks as well as all ornament. www.ConcreteCottage.com
Origines--A large choice of ancient fireplaces, ancient materials,
architectural antiques, ancient terracotta tiling and ancient flooring. Since 2000, Origines, the world leader in the sale of ancient materials such as period fireplaces, terracotta tiling,
floor-tiles, old fashioned parquet flooring and other architectural antiques, has joined forces with the VMF Association in order to contribute to the
restoration and safeguard of French architectural heritage. Showroom located
in the heart of Paris. www.origines.fr
Authentic Provence brings the
spirit of Provence to the U.S. Local provencal artisans, with family traditions handed
down from generation to generation, originate products specifically designed to reflect
the history and symbols of their region, while protecting the integrity of the period.
Authentic Province captures this beauty with items ranging from hand sculptured fountains
in marble and limestone, fireplace mantels, reliefs, masks, sundials, urns, planters,
vases, stone tables, antique garden ornaments, architectural elements and much more…
Crafted by artisans in the Province region of France, the workmanship and design reflect
the age-old beauty and tradition of the area. Most of the pieces are fashioned from
limestone, marble, terra cotta, & wrought iron. Many of the exquisite pieces found at
Authentic Provence are either antiques or recreations of originals handcrafted with the
same techniques that date back as early as the 14th century.
They offer hand carved stone fountains, architectural appointments. Cortina Stone is a trademarked name for their mantelpieces and man made
stone architectural details. Additionally, with their state-of-the-art mould making and
casting technology and extensive knowledge of architectural history and building trends,
their experienced staff can produce custom items for any project. The website has
beautiful photos of incredible interiors--be prepared to be 'blown-away' when you see www.tartarugadesign.com
Haddonstone produces high quality, decorative stonework. Haddonstone balustrades can be used for staircases, parapet wall or a raised terrace edge. They make
many stone architectural elements like balustrade, parapet screening, columns &
pilasters, porticos, door surrounds, pavilions, temples, pergolas, ruins, follies &
grottoes, heads, sills & keystones, window surrounds, plinths, strings & details,
quoins, roundels & plaques, brackets & corbels, steps, gate piers, pier caps &
copings Ops--website gone !
Stoneworks of Art is a national leader in water jet cut natural stone
products. They have developed a revolutionary, patent pending manufacturing process for
making Trimstone (tm) medallions, borders and tabletops. For centuries, the art of inlay
stonework could only be found in Europe’s most magnificent palaces and finest public
edifices. Today, their skilled craftsmen use the ingenious creative techniques of the past
combined with leading edge manufacturing technology to produce a fine selection of classic
and contemporary designed natural stone medallions, borders and tabletops. Based in Miami,
FL, Stoneworks of Art serves residential and commercial clients throughout North America,
the Caribbean and Latin America. www.StoneWorksofArt.com
For more than a decade, Siteworks has built a reputation for high quality
design and workmanship in providing a wide variety of architectural cast stone products.
They are best known for limestone fireplace mantels and overmantels. With three distinct
collections to choose from, each with its own broad selection of individual mantel
designs, Siteworks has the ideal fireplace for any situation. Siteworks also offers a full
line of exterior and interior cast stone products suitable for new construction,
remodeling, or restoration. The limestone fireplace mantels and cast stone products add
elegance and style to residential or commercial projects. Siteworks cast stone line offers
architectural elements such as window and door surrounds, quoins, columns, keystones,
mailboxes, trim, coping, address markers, custom signage, and medallions. www.chateaustone.com
Old World Stoneworks makes a product so similar to limestone it is hard
to tell the difference. They are able to do intricate and varied designs at a fraction of
the cost of cut limestone. This product has the look and feel of carved limestone and
needs no finish. They offer a full line of styles but will be happy to give you a bid on
your custom design. Old World Stoneworks makes fireplaces, mantels, overmantels, hearths
and accessories. They are located in Dallas, Texas. www.OldWorldStoneworks.com
Holland Marble Company is a source for the fabrication and installation
of marble, granite, limestone, slate, soapstone, and travertine for both residential and
commercial use. They make benches, busts, marble columns, marble fireplace mantels,
fountains, marble tables, medallions and reliefs, mosaic borders, mosaic marble
medallions, pedestals, planters and vases, sinks and basins, staircases, balcony railings,
balusters, marble statues, marble table bases, marble tiles, mouldings, and wrought iron
furniture. www.hollandmarble.com
Francois and Co. says their product is not cast
stone, not concrete, but scagliola. The website shows many stone fireplace mantels, stone
columns, kitchen hoods, and custom designs. stone pedestals, stone columns, stone crown
moldings, arches, interior wall treatments of stone veneer with niches. Stone Age Designs
does custom work also. Scagliola stone, unlike anything else available in the
marketplace today, is skillfully formed and finished by hand, achieving a natural stone
texture of amazing clarity and depth. Unlike the process used to produce common cast
stone, a process involving pouring liquid concrete into molds, Scagliola Stone is
developed entirely by hand.
They say that scagliola stone has the integrity, consistency and appearance of authentic
stone...The word "scagliola" derives from the Italian "scaglia", which
means "scales or chips of stone".
Italian monks principally developed this technique in the 17th Century, later duplicated
by Italian and French craftsmen who applied Scagliola stone to many architectural
applications. The formula used to achieve this authentic stone technique was kept
extremely secretive, and as a result, the Italian craft had all but disappeared by the
late 19th Century. I guess they have revived it.
www.Francoisandco.com
K & T Stoneworks, Inc. undertake large projects
of stone building decoration and ornamentation. They provide detailed drawings of all
components for manufacturing and placement plans for installation. Manufacturing of any
custom piece begins in their mold department. “Old-World” sculptors, with a
strong architectural background, create and restore the impossible. Restoration of
vintage, architectural elements and the creation of custom elements (such as capitals)
give us the ability to accommodate any project. The state of the art manufacturing
facility is in West Palm Beach, Florida where they manufacture products in various
materials within the cast stone family. Traditional castings for large jobs are done with
a computerized batch plant to insure correct mixture proportions and color uniformity. The
structural integrity of their casting meets the requirements of those set by the Cast
Stone Institute and American Pre-cast Association(APA). In ordinance with ASTM C666, their
product is compatible with the harsh climates of the United States. Along with traditional
stone casting, they offer glass fiber reinforcement concrete (GFRC). This product has a
proven track record for its strength and at the same time weighs less than conventional
cast stone. See some of their large scale beach mansion residences on the website.
Their location in Palm Beach has given them a solid appreciation of our architectural
history in cast stone design, Florida coral, brick work and natural stone. www.ktstoneworks.com
Red Baron Antiques has an ever changing inventory of
marble top tables, marble fountains, Things like solid white marble 2-tier fountains w/
lady figures, putti riding dolphins and coping, Set of 4 hand carved Vicenza stone Four
Seasons statues on bases of marble, pair of carved white marble mirrored reclining lions,
Large curved granite garden bench w/ wreath detail. You just have to see the unusual and
one of a kind marble, stone, and granite things they offer. Auctions 3 times a year. www.RedBaronsAntiques.com
Olympic Stone and Marble, tumbled marble pavers, hand selected natural stone pavers for exterior sand-set applications. Olympic Stone & Marble imports the finest hand selected natural stone ideal for exterior sand-set applications as well as traditional interior settings. Olympic Marble is available in several different finishes including, Traditional Polish for interior settings, Brushed ideal for both interior and exterior applications, and Tumbled most commonly a sand set exterior feature. Each finish being unique allows for a variety of styles and motifs and it's beauty will add enduring visual appeal and value to any property or development. In addition, our products are practical offering various sizes and colors as well as matching bull nose for pool coping and steps. Olympic Stone & Marble supplies product to installers, residential and commercial builders, interior designers, and landscape architects. www.OlympicStoneAndMarble.com
Mystic Granite and Marble is the exclusive
distribution agent for Red Sea Mining granites throughout the U.S. , Canada, S. America,
Europe, and India--these are teh hardest granites in the world. The surface is ideal for
granite countertops. It is often specified by architects and interior designers for
commercial, retail, and hotel applications. Mystic Granite and Marble has over 16,000
stone slabs on hand and state of the art manufacturing plant. www.mysticgranite.com
Now called Architectural Stone Superstore--Coral-light Stone products makes a faux coral system of wall panels and moldings. These products are both light weight and easy to install with the look of stone. Coral-light Stone products are made of a high density rot resistant polymer. Because of its high density it is very hard, extremely durable and rigid in nature. It can be painted or stained for exterior applications. Lightweight and easy to install this product also can be made in a flexible material for curved applications. A class "a" fire retardant is added. They make 'stone' wall panels, crown mouldings, 'stone' baseboard mouldings, pilasters and casings, keystones and wall sconces, 'stone' columns and capitols. Does it really look like stone? You be the judge. www.architecturalsuperstore.com
Marble Paradise/Fines Gallery is one of the largest importers of
fine marble products on the East Coast. They have a huge inventory of marble statues,
fountains, vases, planters, tables, benches, doorways and marble fireplaces. Marble
Paradise has been manufacturing and importing custom marble for over 25 Years. Their site
shows a vast array of architectural elements carved from marble. www.marbleparadise.com
Cumberland Mountain Fieldstone is a supplier of quality natural fieldstone for both building and landscape projects. They are capable of supplying fieldstone, slate, and boulders for both large and small projects. Since Cumberland Mountain Fieldstone owns the property where the stone is gathered, they eliminate the middleman saving you money. Their fieldstone and other rocks are available in a variety of sizes and colors to be used for fireplaces, patios, chimneys, stepping-stones, garden ponds, and where
EstoneX is the electronic stone exchange for the global
stone market; a smart matching engine which brings together buyers and sellers allowing
them to independently conclude the deal. Estonex is based on actual business opportunities
(transactions) rather than plain static directory listings. The online catalog has more
than 1600 stone types. You can browse the catalog by either selecting a stone origin
country from the map, a stone category from the links below or the search bar. estonex is
a marketplace which matches buyers and sellers of stone. As a buyer you need to post a
Request (just like a business Request For Proposal - RFP). This will include details about
your requirements such as stone type, size, finish and delivery location. Estonex will
then match your request with potential sellers and forward to them your Request. They will
contact you in the method of your choice. You are free to conclude the transaction on your
terms; No strings attached. After registering for free at estonex you will receive the
'basic' membership level. This allows you to browse the catalog and post as many requests
as you need. If you also sell stone you will need to upgrade to 'gold' level. This will
also allow you to define Profiles and receive requests from buyers. www.EstoneX.com
World Wide Stone Corporation is the source for Durango Stone™, travertine and marble limestone products. Their wholly owned quarries and factories in Mexico produce over 3.5 million square feet of beautiful stone products in three distinct finishes each year. World Wide Stone Corporation owns and operates several quarries and have acquired the rights to other new and rare Mexican deposits that have provided a variety of natural stone colors. www.durangostone.com
Buechel Stone Corp. specializes in full and
thin veneer Building stone for
residential/commercial usage, Landscape Stone, fireplace surrounds and cut stone. They
offer building stone, stone for landscaping, building materials, stone veneer, masonry,
fireplace stone, thin veneer, retaining walls, landscape stone steps, fireplace surrounds,
masonry fireplaces, fireplaces, from Wisconsin quarries, also used for patios, pavers, and
to replace brick. Buechel Stone Corp. offers a full line of building and landscape stone
which is distributed nationally and internationally through an extensive dealer network.
In addition to being a leader in the building stone industry, the 300 plus-employee
company is also one of the largest distributors of gas and wood fireplaces in Wisconsin.
They offer over 100 colors and textures to choose from all of which can be custom selected
and blended together. This gives homeowners, architects and designers an almost unlimited
range of design possibilities to create a unique visual appeal for each and every project. www.buechelstone.com
ABC Stone has slab stone, cut to size, which includes: granites, marbles, French, Portuguese, Israeli and other limestone, plus travertine, onyx, slate, quartzite, sandstone and other natural stone products. It is an architects and designers source for natural stone products. www.abcworldwidestone.com
Pokarna Limited (formarly Pokarna Granites Limited) is a big granite company in India. They offer a huge choice of different colors of granite. They were the first company in India to use diamond wire saw technology to extract the raw material in their quarries. Pokarna participates in leading stone trade shows worldwide, such as Coverings, USA, Marmomacc, Verona & Stone-tec, Nurenberg. They have some odd ad campaigns, if you go to the Pokarna site be sure to look. www.pokarna.com
Latium Natural Stones--Pietra Romana--Check out the site that represents many quarries and manufacturers from one region in Italy, the Latium region. These limestone, marble, and travertine suppliers make tiles, slabs and blocks cut to size. www.MarbleFromItaly.com
Faux Stone Veneer
Innovative Stone Products: supplying high
quality, man-made Cultured Stone® veneer.
A lower-cost alternative to natural stone and brick. Innovative Stone is an exterior or
interior product that is attached to frame or masonry
buildings or fireplaces and looks
like indigenous stone from allover North America. One of their products is Cobblefield
Cultured Stone. The simple website shows photos of fireplaces, entrance
gates, subdivision
bridges, homes, country club houses, homes, commercial jobs, etc...where the look of stone
is achieved with the masonry faux stone product. www.innovativestoneproducts.com
Connecticut Stone Supplies-- provider of natural building stone, structural stone and architectural stone ornaments, concrete, porcelain and natural stone pavers, and concrete retaining wall systems. They make an innovative product called ThinStone that is a stone veneer that is 5 times lighter than the usual natural stone and does not require a footing. Connecticut Stone can custom fabricate most natural stones to meet any specification or design. www.connecticutstone.com
Stone Sealing Products
Stone Specific Products--Sealers scientifically formulated for specific stone types and different finishes. They make Granite Sealer, Marble and Limestone Sealer, and Slate Sealer among others. These spray on stone sealers are available nationwide at the Home Depot chain and tile distributors. www.custombuildingproducts.com
Good Books about Architectural Stone
Heather and Earl G. Adams, Jr. are the founders of
Natural Stone Design, a specialty tile showroom on Florida's Gulf Coast. Boasting years of
experience with the material, they are veterans at offering in-depth advice on designing
spaces with natural stone.I
was quite surprised at all the material this books covers. Anyone planning a custom
designed home or remodel could certainly find great inspiration and clever ideas not
usually seen in homes in the USA. Additionally, the in-depth info on various natural stone
products is a real education. The last part of STONE has a helpful photo index of
illustrations of the various types of stone. Since many ceramic tile products attempt to
emulate natural stone, this book and especially it's fine examples of mosaics would be
quite inspirational for those who work with manmade tiles as well as natural stone. I find
the elegant pared down interiors in this book quite refreshing, a breath of fresh air. As
a fan of classic, enduring architecture, I am pleased that this book promotes the idea of
a home as a structure expected to last centuries--an unusual concept in the States.Heather Adam's STONE
HOME
Contemporary Kitchens
Traditional Kitchens
European Appliances
Kitchen
Counters
Recycled Glass Counters
Kitchen & Bath Sinks
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Backsplashes
Range Hoods
Copper
Sinks & Tubs
Bath Design
European
Baths
Concrete Acid Stain
Ceramic Tile
Handmade Tile
Lighting
Chandeliers
Outdoor Lighting
House Numbers
Hardware
Drawer Pulls
Closet Systems
Roofing
Spiral Stairs
Concrete
Building Systems
Architectural
Accents
Italian
Doors
Architectural Stone
Stone Veneer
Natural Stone
Architectural Columns
Steeples & Cupolas
Conservatories
Italian Furniture
Contemporary Furniture
Mid-Century
Furniture
Acrylic/Plexiglas Furniture
Leather Sofas
Children's Furniture
Area Rugs & Carpet
Oriental Rugs & Carpets
Fireplace
Tools
Contemporary Rugs
Hardwood Flooring
Green Flooring
Luxury Bedding
Teen Bedrooms
Curtains & Drapery
Tropical Decor
Paint & Painted Finishes
Venetian Plaster
Wallpaper/Wall
Coverings
Wall Stickers
Fabric Resources
Upholstery Fabric
Teak Furniture
Outdoor Furniture
Patio
Furniture
Lighthouse Decor
Pool Tables
Hurricane Shutters
Windows & Doors
Skylights
Sunrooms
Timberframe
Construction
Log Homes & Cabins
Antler
Lighting,Decor
ModularKit Homes
Composite Decking
Metal Roofing
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