Lithistone
Category: Materials
Posted by: Deborah on 10/26/2005 8:51:00 AM | Digg | Stumble It! | del.icio.us
An alternative to Portland Cement
Lithistone is an environmentally friendly alternative to Portland Cement that Ryan Waxman and Brett Fitzgerald use to fabricate countertops, sinks and decorative products. Lithistone will not contribute to indoor air pollution through off-gassing because it uses natural organic high colorfast pigments from Bioshield earth pigments, and non-toxic sealers and glosses. Lithistone is made from a variety of aggregates including crushed slate, granite, quartz, sea shells, marble and limestone. Furthermore, it can be carved, cast or sculpted. Lithistone provides natural contrast to a contemporary interior.

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Cost
Posted by Cindy on 10/31/2005 6:36:00 AM

This is a beautiful material. How does the cost compare to more common materials?
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Material cost
Posted by Ryan Waxman on 10/31/2005 7:36:00 PM

Lithistone starts at $85 per square foot, the price can vary depending on design and color. Typically each job is priced individually. Lithistone is also available in 24" x 24" tiles that can be grouted or seemed together, these tiles are about $240 each, which is $60 per square foot.
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Synthetic Stone
Posted by Celia on 5/13/2006 10:45:00 PM

The cost is comparable to synthetic stone products such Avonite or Silestone. I wonder about the environmental impact of synthetic stone manufacture.

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DIY
Posted by Robert on 8/15/2007 10:35:00 AM

I am a hardcore DIY where can I find the raw materials to cast my own stuff, including the other mentioned products like Avonite & silestone?
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Buy the mix?
Posted by Jack Kuehn on 5/6/2008 3:41:00 PM

I have trained with Buddy Rhodes, and have used his mix successfully. I would like to buy yours and see how it works. It looks great, and my goal is to use or develop such a mix for use here in Montana. If I can buy it from you I dont have to reinvent the wheel. A friend is starting a green builders store, and would like to sell your product.

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Purchasing mix
Posted by Ryan Waxman on 5/12/2008 9:17:00 AM

Well actually I have seperated from that company. But have invented a high quality green mix. Try these links Bombercrete.com vitrastone.com and stonevesslsink.com... You can purchase bombercrete via the site. Or contact me directly 970-385-4044. If you friend is interested in becoming a retailer, please advise the same.
Ryan
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