Things To Know When Buying Dijon Limestone Tiles
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Things To Know When Buying Dijon Limestone Tiles

Having imported limestone since 1995, Quorn Stone are one of the biggest direct importers of Dijon limestone tiles in the country. As dedicated specialists in Dijon limestone, the strong relationships with our partner quarries alongside the volume of Dijon we import, enables us to offer the highest quality Dijon available in the market, at an affordable price point. With this in mind, as our most loved and best-selling stone, we wanted to share our guide on our Dijon limestone and provide some information on things to know when buying Dijon limestone tiles.
 

Beauty and Practicality

The reason so many love Dijon limestone is for its perfect combination of beauty and practicality.

Dijon is a beautiful limestone, with subtle beige-to-grey tonal variations, containing small fossils and occasional crystallised calcite veining. The neutral tones of our Dijon limestone tiles complement a range of colour schemes and styles of spaces, from contemporary builds to country barns and cottages. Dijon effortlessly pairs well with neutral palettes or with bolder interior colours such as green and navy.

Beyond aesthetics, Dijon is a naturally dense stone that is hardwearing and forgiving, making it is suitable for areas in the home with heavy footfall, such as kitchens, bathrooms and ground floors. It is also frost resistant and suitable for exterior use from a 20mm thickness. All of which, offering a natural stone tile that will truly stand the test of time.


 

Unrivalled Range of Sizes and Formats

Our collection of Dijon limestone includes a comprehensive range of sizes and formats from free length formats, opus pattern and Dijon herringbone brick tiles. The diversity of tile sizes and thicknesses mean this limestone can be used across spaces in the home and garden, where you may wish to create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, or combine large format with smaller format tiles of the same stone.

 

dijon herringbone floor brick tiles bathroom

Dijon Tumbled Herringbone Tiles


Matching Indoor, Outdoor Dijon Limestone

We stock the Dijon tumbled limestone paving in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses, suitable for outside to create the ultimate indoor, outdoor flow. These paving tiles offer a hardwearing and practical choice for outdoor exterior spaces. The Dijon limestone features beautifully soft stone markings and beige to grey tones that complement an array of styled properties - making it a versatile natural stone paver for outside. Being direct importers of this stone, we offer bespoke services for our Dijon limestone, such as bullnosed steps, edging and pool copings.

 

indoor outdoor limestone tiles french doors

Dijon Tumbled Limestone Paving

Finishes of Dijon Limestone Tiles

There are a few factors to consider when deciding which finish is right for you, with options of tumbled, brushed, honed and seasoned.

Dijon Tumbled

Our most popular finish is the Dijon tumbled limestone, due to its low maintenance and hard-wearing nature - great for the coming and goings of everyday life. The tumbled finish is achieved through a gentle ageing process, softening the stone markings and giving a tumbled edge and pastel-like appearance. This is perfect for country style homes wanting a rustic look.

Dijon Brushed

Brushed tiles have a matt-to-slight-sheen surface, with a subtle texture and straighter edges than tumbled. The brushing process is with steel brush heads, wearing away at the softer minerals within the stone. The Dijon brushed limestone is a versatile option suiting all styles of spaces.

navy and neutral kitchen with beige limestone flooring

Dijon Brushed Limestone Tiles

Dijon Honed

A honed tile is essentially polished but to a lower grade, with a smooth matt appearance. You can expect straight cut edges, creating clean and close grout joints and a contemporary feel.

Dijon Seasoned

An exclusive offering to our Dijon limestone collection is the Dijon seasoned limestone tiles. This finish provides worn edges, increased texture and a slightly warmer appearance - ideal for outdoors and ground floor areas for a slightly rustic feel.

 

blue kitchen island with beige flagstone flooring

Dijon Seasoned Limestone Tiles

Quality and Grades of Material

We’re proud to offer one of the most carefully curated selections of Dijon limestone in the UK. Our Dijon limestone is sourced directly from trusted quarries, allowing us to select the grades and tones. We believe in transparency and choice, which is why we offer two distinct selections — Dijon Tumbled and Dijon Blend Tumbled — so you can choose with confidence, knowing precisely what will arrive at your door. Whether you prefer the softer, more uniform tones of Dijon tumbled limestone or a mix of warmer shades with higher variation, oxidisation and veining in our Dijon Blend tumbled limestone, our commitment to quality ensures every tile meets our high standards.

 

Cost-effective Options

For those renovating on a budget or for developers, the Dijon Blend limestone is wonderful option in our range – this is a second selection of the same material, which also means lower, cost-effective prices. The sister to our Dijon tumbled, you can expect more variation, minerals, fossils and veining. This is perfect for rustic barn conversions or for those wanting a lower cost option. Often, customers will opt for our premium Dijon tumbled for internals, and then the Dijon Blend limestone tiles for exterior - outside paving will naturally lighten and season over time so this is an excellent way of keeping renovation costs lower.

Porcelain Alternatives

Drawing on our unrivalled expertise, formed over decades of importing our bestselling Dijon limestone, we set out to create the best Dijon porcelain replicas in the market. Our Dijon Porcelain collection is available in three shades, Dijon Beige, Dijon Rendition by QS and Dijon Blanc by QS. The realistic minerals, fossils and calcite veining evident in this collection make it a wonderful alternative to our all-time favourite Dijon Limestone, with the practicalities of porcelain. The Dijon Rendition and Dijon Blanc are exclusive ranges to Quorn Stone, and Dijon Rendition is also available in various tile sizes alongside the popular 900x600 format, including herringbone and cobbles.


FAQ's on Dijon limestone tiles

Is Dijon limestone easy to look after and clean?

Dijon limestone is naturally very dense and hardwearing, making it a practical option for homes that see plenty of footfall. There are a few key steps needed to look after your stone floor and keep it looking its best for years to come.


In short, Dijon limestone needs sealing upon installation which acts as a protective barrier against stains, and requires resealing approximately every 4-6 years. Vacuuming with a brush attachment is recommended and spot cleaning any spillages promptly. Any harsh, acidic cleaners need to be avoided with natural stone – look for pH neutral cleaners and cleaners that say, ‘suitable for natural stone’. If you do have any stubborn stains on the tiles, there are products available to help remove these.

Which Dijon tumbled tile size should I choose?

The size tile you go for is personal preference – there is no right or wrong! However, over the years we have developed a keen eye on what sizes and formats work best for all shapes and styles of kitchens. The most popular formats for open plan kitchens with our Dijon tumbled limestone tends to be the 500xFL (Free Length) or 600xFL (Free Length). The Opus Patterns are great for more traditional properties and 600x400 for smaller spaces. 900x600 and 600x600 suit more modern or contemporary spaces.

Is Dijon limestone suitable with underfloor heating?

Yes! Underfloor heating is perfectly suited with our natural stone and Dijon limestone tiles following the correct installation. We strongly advise the use of anti-fracture matting, which is industry standard. This is a thin membrane that should be installed between the screed and your tiles. This membrane protects the tiles from lateral sheer movements, allowing the screed to fracture without damaging the tiles.

 

green kitchen with pink walls and beige limestone flooring

Dijon Tumbled Limestone Tiles

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We are proud to specialise in this enduring stone and offer a wide selection of options for both Dijon limestone and Dijon porcelain. As ever, if there are any further questions you may have, please contact us where one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help. You can also order up to four free hand samples or visit one of our UK showrooms for large displays of our tiles.