Which finish should I choose for my stone floor?
There are a whole multitude of different finishes which are available with natural stone floors. I have listed the main options below which are found on the majority of stones Honed This means the tile has a flat top and square edges. This is the most modern finish Polished This means the tile has a […]
A guide to the cost of a kitchen worktop
A guide to the cost of a kitchen worktop See our FAQs There are several elements in the choice of kitchen worktop which have a significant effect on the cost. The key factors are listed here below: Choice of material The most common choices for a kitchen worktop are quartz or granite. Quartz is manufactured by a […]
AF Jones Stone Interiors Knowledge Hub – the first stop for the answers you need about natural stone interiors
AF Jones Stone Interiors is a premium stonemasonry company specialising in high-end and statement interiors across the South of England and London. We work with principal contractors, architects, interiors and private clients. Cantilever stone staircases, post-tensioned staircases are two of our specialisms as well as natural stone, quartz and porcelain surfaces and flooring – for […]
The three types of natural stone staircases: best early-stage advice and planning considerations
The three types of natural stone staircases: best early-stage advice and planning considerations Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors is also a structural engineer and an expert on natural stone staircase construction. Here, he talks through the different kinds of stone staircase options available to architects and main contractors, and what considerations in […]
Achieving projects in the right timescale and cost: what’s the secret?
Achieving projects in the right timescale and cost: what’s the secret? Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors explains why building strong consultative process with the client, contractor and other trades on site is essential to a natural stone project. See our FAQs The Comprehensive Approach to Stone Masonry: Integrating Design, Production, and Installation […]
How a considered material selection process can define a natural stone project
How a considered material selection process can define a natural stone project Selecting the right stone for a project is defined by a number of factors. Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors outlines how cost, texture, material consistency and availability can affect the selection process for natural stone. See our FAQs Navigating Material […]
Planning for longevity with natural stone
Planning for longevity with natural stone Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors explains some of the key things to consider when planning for longevity with natural stone and how different stone performs in a variety of environmental settings. See our FAQs Stone is widely regarded as one of the most durable and sustainable […]
From Design to Delivery: the when and how of bringing a stonemasonry company on to your project
From Design to Delivery: the when and how of bringing a stonemasonry company on to your project Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors explains how a stonemason sub-contractor can work with you right form design and concept through to delivery, to bring a fully integrated natural stone project and finish. See our FAQs […]
The risks to assess in order to deliver a cost effective and successful Stonemasonry project
The risks to assess in order to deliver a cost effective and successful project Ken Jones, Director at AF Jones Stone Interiors describes how understanding and accounting for the different project risks – from H&S issues through to logistics, manufacturing and design issues – is vital to ensuring an effectively run stonemasonry project. See our […]
Natural Stone Post-Tensioned Staircases: The Finer Details of Interior Stone
This week’s Finer Details of Interior Stone is about the key differences between a traditional cantilever stone staircases and natural stone post-tensioned staircases. Understanding the differences between the two is more than knowing two types of construction: accounting for the differing project and planning needs for each is essential. Cantilevered vs. Post-Tensioned Staircases See our […]