Bath
Oolitic limestone dried, crushed and sieved.
Additional information
Our Bath Stonedust is a premium oolitic limestone aggregate, crushed and graded to replicate the world-renowned "Bath Stone" aesthetic. Sourced from the same Jurassic seams that built the Roman Baths and the Georgian crescents of the West Country, this dust is the gold standard for achieving a seamless, sympathetic finish in high-status conservation projects.
Characterized by its warm, creamy-buff tone and fine-grained texture, Bath Stonedust is essential for creating mortars that disappear into the masonry of World Heritage sites and local heritage assets alike.
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Classic Oolitic Aesthetic: Delivers the sophisticated, light-honey to creamy-white finish unique to authentic Bath Stone.
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Geological Consistency: Composed of high-purity calcium carbonate, ensuring perfect chemical and physical compatibility with lime-based binders.
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Superior Breathability: As a natural limestone aggregate, it supports the hygroscopic movement of moisture, protecting historic ashlar from decay and "spalling."
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Refined Texture: Unlike standard construction sands, our Bath Stonedust provides the "velvet" finish required for high-precision masonry and fine-jointed work.
Availability
<2.36mm - Coarse: Ideal for bedding mortars in rubble stone walling and heavy repointing of weathered, open-textured Bath stone. <1.18mm - Medium: The standard choice for general repointing and external lime renders, offering a balance of strength and refined appearance. <600um - Superfine: The go-to for "fine stuff" ashlar joints, "plastic" stone repairs (lithomex), and delicate carving stabilization.
