Ocean Reef Shellstone Brushed

Name: Ocean Reef Shellstone Brushed
Brand: Citadel Stone
SKU: SBS-902
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)

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Citadel Stone

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Description

Citadel Stone’s Ocean Reef Shellstone Brushed brings together one of the most distinctive natural stones in commercial production with the surface finish most appropriate to its primary use environment — warm-climate exterior hardscape. Ocean Reef Shellstone is a fossiliferous limestone formed in ancient reef and coastal sediment environments, and its surface carries the visible traces of that origin: shell fragments, coral imprints, sea-life sediments, and the porous structure characteristic of reef-formed stone. The mechanical brushing process softens the surface to a tactile matte finish with subtle anti-slip texture, suited to pool decks, patios, terraces, and the warm-climate exterior environments this material was developed for. Sealing is essential and non-negotiable for every outdoor installation, with annual reapplication required for pool surrounds, salt-system pool environments, and full-exposure exterior settings. This material is optimised for warm, tropical, and subtropical climates including Florida, the Gulf Coast, the Caribbean, Southern California, and equivalent international settings. Cold-climate installations are possible but require rigorous sealing maintenance, protected siting, and careful expectation-setting; Citadel basalt is recommended as the more weather-resilient alternative for the most demanding cold-climate exterior work.

Specifications

Size: Custom dimensions and thicknesses available
Origin: Middle East
Technical Details: Original source for Ocean Reef Shellstone. Citadel Stone holds the supply relationship with the specific Mediterranean and Middle Eastern deposits from which Ocean Reef Shellstone is sourced. This is not generic shellstone repackaged under a brand name — it is a specific, controlled material with consistent character across batches. Hand-selected quality. Every block is inspected for fossil content, colour consistency, and structural integrity at the quarry before processing. The brushed finish is then applied in Citadel Stone’s controlled production facilities, ensuring uniformity across the supply. Pre-blended French Pattern sets. The traditional French Pattern layout is supplied pre-blended to coverage requirements, taking the dimensional planning burden off the installer and ensuring the pattern reads correctly across the finished installation. Climate-honest specification guidance. Ocean Reef Shellstone Brushed is recommended for warm-climate exterior work where it performs at its best. Citadel Stone will recommend alternative materials — typically Citadel basalt or denser limestone variants — for cold-climate exposed exteriors where this material is not the right specification. This honesty protects the long-term success of every project. Comprehensive sealing protocol with every order. Specific sealer recommendations, application instructions, the annual reapplication schedule, and the bead-test procedure for monitoring sealer effectiveness are supplied with every shipment. Family-coordinated stone specification. Ocean Reef Shellstone is available across multiple finishes including brushed, honed, tumbled, and natural-cleft — supporting whole-project specification with finish variation suited to each surface while maintaining material consistency across the project. Custom dimensions and pattern programmes. Bespoke formats, custom thicknesses, and project-specific pattern programmes are produced to order in our own facilities. Nationwide US delivery and worldwide shipping. Coordinated logistics to all fifty states and to international destinations, with careful packaging protecting every piece of brushed shellstone in transit. Escrow payment protection for new clients. First-time customers receive full payment protection through an escrow arrangement, providing complete financial security on the initial transaction. Full restoration support. Long-term care guidance, professional referrals for restoration work after years of service, and direct access to Citadel Stone’s technical support team for installations approaching their first major refurbishment.