Land+Living: Lithistone

Bath, Green, Kitchen, Materials — October 26, 2005 Posted by Deborah

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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6 comments

Comments (6)

Cindy — October 31, 2005
Cost

This is a beautiful material. How does the cost compare to more common materials?

Ryan Waxman — October 31, 2005
Material cost

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.

Celia — May 13, 2006
Synthetic Stone

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

Robert — August 15, 2007
DIY

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?

Jack Kuehn — May 6, 2008
Buy the mix?

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.

Ryan Waxman — May 12, 2008
Purchasing mix

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