Stone by Artesia

Collection Summary

Stone by Artesia is a natural stone collection from Artesia, made in Italy and described as limestone and slate treated with a variety of finishes to evoke texture, movement, and comfort. Tile X Design stocks four items: Bianco Ducale, Cenere, and Grafite in a 6×24″ rectangle, plus Cenere in a 6″ hexagon. The collection is listed in honed and naturale finishes with textured, uneven surfaces. Its most distinctive feature is the naturally split character Artesia associates with slate.

Design & Aesthetic

Stone by Artesia runs from light to dark neutrals. Tile X Design classifies it in beige, dark beige, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black colorways, and the stocked items are named Bianco Ducale, Cenere, and Grafite. Surfaces are listed as textured, uneven, and mixed, which gives the stone a tactile, variable character consistent with its emphasis on texture and movement.

Cenere is the only color offered in both the 6×24″ rectangle and the 6″ hexagon. That makes a rectangle-and-hexagon combination possible within a single colorway. Tile X Design categorizes the look as artisan, limestone, slate, and stone, and the style as classic, cottage, craftsman, and traditional.

Material & Craftsmanship

Stone by Artesia is natural stone made in Italy. Artesia describes its naturally split slate as available calibrated or uncalibrated, and either treated with anti-stain products and protective wax or left natural. Its range offers 15 finishes, which can be mixed. Both faces of the stone are processed to produce a finished product ready to lay. Tile X Design lists this collection in Honed and Naturale finishes.

Design Applications

Tile X Design lists Stone by Artesia for bathrooms, kitchens, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and mudrooms.

Product Specifications

• Material: Natural stone (limestone and slate)
• Formats and sizes: Rectangle 6×24″; hexagon 6″ (listed as 6×6″ in the Size attribute)
• Items: Bianco Ducale 6×24″, Cenere 6×24″, Cenere 6″ hex, Grafite 6×24″
• Finish: Honed, Naturale
• Surface: Textured, uneven, mixed
• Variation: V3
• Water absorption: 0.30%
• Frost resistance: Excellent
• Hardness (Mohs): 3
• Slip resistance: Good to excellent
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Availability: Stock TXD (SKU 89STON)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much variation should I expect between pieces?

Tile X Design lists Stone by Artesia at V3 variation with a textured, uneven surface. Expect visible differences between pieces, and review samples from more than one piece before approving a selection.

Can I combine the rectangle and hexagon formats?

Cenere is listed in both the 6×24″ rectangle and the 6″ hexagon, so the two formats can be paired in one color. Artesia also notes that its finishes can be mixed. Confirm that the stocked Cenere items share a finish before planning a combined layout.

Does the frost resistance rating mean it can be used outdoors?

Confirm with a TXD representative before specifying it for exterior or threshold conditions.