On hand at our Los Angeles yard: 17 slabs of Gris St Etienne, a 2 cm grey limestone from Egypt in a honed finish. Lot 1 runs from 116″ × 61″ to 107″ × 67″.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 114″ × 62″, about 49 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 116″ × 61″ to 107″ × 67″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is grey. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. This material is recorded as quarried in Egypt.

The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot 1 at our Los Angeles yard shows 17 slabs in stock, none on hold, and 17 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.

The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard before anything is cut.

Where it works

For this kind of stone, the usual applications are floors, wall cladding, and vanities. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed. Inspiration photos show this stone in a Floor.

The material

Limestone is a sedimentary stone, usually calmer in pattern than marble, with a soft mineral color. It is more porous than granite and is a frequent choice for floors, cladding, and vanities. Honed and brushed finishes suit its matte character. Acidic products can etch it, and a sealer is often part of the care plan. Slabs from the same lot are the right set to compare for shade before they are cut.

About Gris St Etienne

Gris St Etienne, also known as Melly Grey or Nile Grey, is a sophisticated Egyptian limestone prized for its modern, neutral palette. Characterized by a cool grey to charcoal base, it often features delicate fossilized shell fragments and organic veining that provide a unique geological depth. This resilient sedimentary stone is formed from ancient Nile Valley deposits, resulting in a dense structure suitable for high-traffic flooring, wall cladding, and pool surrounds. Interestingly, despite its contemporary aesthetic, this material belongs to the same lineage of Egyptian limestones that have shaped architectural history since the building of the Great Pyramids.