Granite, Quartz and Marble, Oh My!

So Many Types of Stone, But Which One is Right for Me? Does this sound familiar?  You are ready to remodel your kitchen and bathroom and become paralyzed with all the countertop options available.  While opinions may vary, we believe you can’t go wrong with stone.  Of course, there are[…]

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Historical Beginnings of Stone

A home that makes good use of rock, stone, slabs, and/or decorative tile is impressive. These materials change an ordinary home into a luxury home. There are many wonderful choices that match any desired décor. Stone Stone is one of the oldest building materials used by humankind. Prehistoric dwellings made[…]

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Where Does Granite Come From?

Natural stone offers homeowners an amazing opportunity to add beauty and value to their properties. Two primary choices include granite and marble. Both are different, and yet, they both bring beauty and value. Granite — It’s Amazing History It is one thing to head into the kitchen and make dinner[…]

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Stone Trends for 2016

In recent years, stone has been a popular choice for various home services from counters to floors to walls. Stone has been showing up in more than just kitchens and bathrooms as well. More and more it is included in areas such as living areas and recreation rooms. Why Buy[…]

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Kitchen Trends 2016

I came across an article on Houzz on what is trending in kitchens around the world. This article is very interesting and it’s neat to see what is “In” in North America vs. Japan or Spain. In the U.S. we still favor the “U-shaped” kitchen, with light cabinet colors. Granite[…]

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2016 Tile Trends

As we are wrapping up 2015 and looking forward to what 2016 will bring, I cannot help but wonder what will be trending for tile in 2016? After doing a bit of research on the latest tile trends, I came across an article from Building Design + Construction that gives examples[…]

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Marble and Granite Applications

Curious to where you can put marble and granite? Both granite and marble are natural stones, which can be used in multiple different kinds of areas and different applications. It doesn’t matter if it is granite or marble tiles, or granite or marble solid slabs. Below is a list of common areas[…]

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Countertop Supports

There is a question that comes up quite frequently in the granite/stone fabrication world. That questions is, “What can I use for supports for my island or peninsula?”. This is a great question and there are a few different options out there. The rule of thumb is anything over 8″ of overhang needs[…]

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Stone Ordering Process

Are you in need  of new stone countertops? If so, you may find yourself asking, “Where do I start?”.  By the end of this post you should be a pro on what you need to proceed with your project! Our company is a full service stone fabricator and installation shop[…]

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