Similar Colors, Different Stone

In raw boulder form, many stones appear similar. This image shows one Austin boulder (far right) and several pieces of Lueders rock. The only noticable difference is the cream undertones of the Austin stone. When installed, the differences are much more appearant. Still, it is common to confuse the two. Do not be fooled. Each stone has its own unique properties including density and performance in different climates.

For comparison: Lueders Buff (sawed and split) installed:

and Austin Cream (sawed and split) installed:

The visual (color) difference in the outcome is a result of the exposed core of the actual rock. The Austin stone appears much warmer when core pieces are exposed. The Lueders reveals a cooler gray tone with variation across all faces. Which do you prefer?

Various Large Landscape Stone

Some projects require massive stones cut to specification. Some require relatively small custom cuts. At Covenant Stone, we are fully equipped to work with your shop drawings and architectural specifications. Here are a few examples of custom-cut stone:

14" x 14" Roughback Tiles

Outdoor Stair Treads

Large Cut Slabs

Roughback Border Blocks

Pool Surround Pavers

Lueders Buff Tumbled Stone

Large Lueders Roughback Landscape Blocks

Covenant Stone

Covenant Stone is based in Lake Dallas, TX. We gladly deliver worldwide. We provide natural stone solutions for buildings, pools, homes, gardens, edging, landscaping, fireplaces and more. The blog serves as a reference for our clients. If we see something we like, we try to capture it for reference. If you see something you like, send us a photo. If it looks like something we use, we'll add it here. Thank you for visiting and as always, visit Covenant Stone for update and contact information. We are also "likable" on FaceBook!