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 Finishes – Which is Right for Me?

Once you have decided to purchase a stone countertop, you have only begun to make selections on its final look. You may be surprised to discover precisely how much the finish you choose for the stone will affect the end product. For granite countertops, marble countertops and quartz countertops, the[…]

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Top 5 Tile Trends for 2016

Chances are, you have tiling somewhere in your home. And if it’s outdated, you may be looking to replace it with something more modern and sleek in the near future. Before you do, however, it’s a good idea to be aware of some popular tile trends that we’re seeing in[…]

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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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Choosing the Right Countertop Overhang

Stone countertops are very popular right now, and for good reason. They are hardy, beautiful and built to last. However, since stone is a much heavier material than ceramic tile or most synthetic countertop materials, you should consider the weight of the stone before you plan any kind of overhang.[…]

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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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