INSPIRATION FROM
THE FAR EAST

The Lapicida story began on 15 September 1984. Jason David Cherrington brought back his first samples of stone floor tiles from a Far East business trip with his father, Mr David Cherrington Senior, a successful roofing merchant. During a time when lino and carpet were the preferred choice for many homes, Jason saw the possibility of a new category – natural stone flooring.

At just 18, Jason was short on experience, but abundant confidence, vision and a healthy entrepreneurial spirit stood him in good stead.

If you have met Jason, you will know that natural stone is his life. He leads the business from the front. Treats his clients and suppliers correctly. Ensures consistently high quality products. This is how the Lapicida tradition started.

With the 2010 Design Awards for Lapicida HQ in Harrogate, the largest natural stone tile showroom in Europe plus openings of the new London showroom and the dedicated Stone Studio at Fired Earth, Cobham, the Lapicida empire contiunes to go from strength to strength.