Gohare Grooved Limestone
Gohare Grooved Limestone is a structured and textured architectural stone surface developed from Gohare Limestone, designed for projects that require controlled texture, visual depth, and reliable surface performance. Extracted from the well-known quarries of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran, this natural limestone has been supplied to the international market for more than 75 years and is recognized for its uniform background, consistent quality, and stable technical characteristics.
What Is Gohare Grooved Limestone Finish?
The Gohare Grooved Limestone finish is a secondary mechanical surface treatment where parallel linear channels are precisely cut into the stone surface. The groove spacing, width, and depth can be customized according to architectural design requirements. This process creates a directional surface pattern that enhances both visual identity and functional performance.
- Creates a clean linear and structured texture
- Reduces surface reflectivity compared to polished limestone
- Produces shadow lines that enhance architectural depth
- Improves surface control in selected applications
- Provides a modern and rhythmic façade appearance
Unlike smooth finishes such as polished or honed limestone, Gohare Grooved Limestone focuses on structure, rhythm, and light interaction. The linear channels respond to natural lighting conditions and create subtle visual contrast while maintaining the stone’s neutral and balanced color tone.
Color Tone and Natural Appearance
This limestone typically presents a light cream to beige background. Depending on quarry selection and sorting, natural gray fossil patterns may appear with varying intensity. These fossils are part of the natural composition of Gohare Grooved Limestone and provide controlled visual variation while maintaining overall surface uniformity.
Sorting Options
Gohare Grooved Limestone is supplied based on fossil presence rather than quality grading. This classification allows architects to achieve consistent visual results across large architectural surfaces.
- Low Fossil – clean and highly uniform surface
- Medium Fossil – balanced natural appearance
- High Fossil – stronger natural character and visible fossil patterns
Applications of Gohare Grooved Limestone
Due to its structured texture and reliable physical properties, Gohare Grooved Limestone is widely used in modern architecture and interior design. The stone is suitable for projects where visual consistency, depth, and surface structure are required.
- Interior wall cladding
- Building façade systems
- Architectural feature walls
- Corridor and staircase walls
- Decorative vertical panels
- Selected exterior applications with proper sealing
For exterior use, professional sealing and waterproof treatment are recommended to improve long-term durability and maintain the stone’s appearance under environmental exposure.
Production Formats
Karimi Stone produces Gohare Grooved Limestone in various formats to match project specifications and installation requirements:
- Slabs
- Tiles
- Steps and risers
- Battens
- Custom CNC façade elements
Explore our full limestone range:
Limestone Collection.
You can also learn more about the base material here:
Gohare Limestone.
Production and Quality Control
Negin Sang Karimi (Karimi Stone), as the quarry license holder and direct manufacturer, controls the entire production process of Gohare Grooved Limestone, including extraction, block selection, processing, and packaging. Full quarry control ensures stable supply, consistent sorting, and reliable production capacity for large architectural projects.
The grooving process is executed under controlled factory conditions to maintain precise groove spacing, consistent depth, and surface integrity. Strict quality control procedures are applied from quarry block selection to final packaging, ensuring uniform results across large orders and international shipments.
Technical Limitations
Like most limestone materials, Gohare Grooved Limestone is not recommended for environments with continuous heavy water exposure, such as permanently wet industrial flooring or commercial kitchens. Proper installation, sealing, and maintenance planning are essential for optimal long-term performance.
Limestone Background
Limestone is a natural sedimentary rock known for its durability, workability, and architectural value. For general geological information about limestone, visit:
Limestone – Encyclopaedia Britannica.
