Jerusalem Honed Pencil Liner Limestone Moldings 1/2x12

Jerusalem pencil liner is a limestone molding at 1/2 by 12, the narrow round profile used to break a field or cap a run. Ninety pieces come in a box, and the section is 11/16 inch, deeper than the width suggests.

A profile with depth

Pencil liners work by casting their own shadow, and depth is what makes that happen. At 11/16 inch this one stands proud enough to read clearly against a flat field. Limestone gives it an even, low contrast surface with slight variation between pieces, and honing keeps it matte. Beige limestone moldings of this kind are usually run at a single height across a room.

• Stands proud An 11/16 inch section throws a visible shadow against the field.
• Consistent stone Slight variation keeps a long horizontal run even.

Interior walls

Commercial and residential interior walls both appear, with bathroom, kitchen and living room recorded. The piece is not frost resistant, so interior work only. Count by length: measure the run, divide by twelve inches, and allow a couple of spares for mitres at corners.

• Interior only It is not frost resistant, which rules out exterior use.
• Ninety to a box A box covers a long run before a second is needed.

Why we chose it

• Breaks a field A raised liner gives a wall a horizontal without changing material.
• Matches the range Jerusalem limestone runs as tiles and mosaics in the same stone.

Care

Limestone needs sealing after installation and resealing every one to two years. A raised profile collects more dust along its top edge than a flat surface, so include it when cleaning, using a pH neutral stone product.