Quartz and Quartzite: What’s the Difference?
We often have customers asking us, “What is the difference between Quartz and Quartzite?” The confusion is understandable, especially as the two classifications sound so similar but the reality is, these materials have very different characteristics. Quartz is a manufactured product, whereas Quartzite is a completely natural stone. This gets more difficult to understand when […]
The Rising Popularity of Slate Tile Flooring
Slate tile flooring has received a rise in popularity over the last few years, as an increasing number of consumers are opting for this trendy and versatile option. In this article, we look at the reasons behind the rising popularity of slate tile flooring, along with why you might want to choose it for your […]
Should You Use Marble in Your Kitchen?
If I had a dollar every time a customer told me they want a stone for their kitchen with the look of marble but without the care and maintenance that marble requires, I would have enough riches to clad my entire apartment in the finest Calacatta. People just love marble’s aesthetic qualities but are all […]
Soapstone Countertops: Pros and Cons
You may have heard a lot about natural stones such as granite, quartzite and marble but you may not have heard as much about what sometimes feels like the black sheep of the stone family, soapstone. Not much is known about soapstone and for this reason, it often gets left to the wayside as a […]
Uses for Granite in Your Home
Granite is one of the oldest and most reliable natural stone options for countertops, floor tiles, fireplace surrounds and more. Practically everyone has heard of it but few really know the unique characteristics that make it such a sought-after building material. This article seeks inform you of all the reasons why granite can be a […]
Using Porcelain in Your Home
The Evolution of Porcelain Porcelain is being used more than ever for interior design and its true versatility is coming to light. Not just for bathrooms anymore, porcelain is seeing use on countertops, backsplashes and floor tiles in both commercial and residential projects. Although a manufactured stone, some of the designs imitate marble surprisingly well […]
What You Need to Know Before Visiting a Natural Stone Showroom
Visiting a natural stone showroom to select a new countertop can be a very exciting and eye-opening experience for homeowners. Being able to browse through various stone slabs and see them in person is totally different from viewing photos online. With a lot of stone, it’s very difficult to capture the colors, patterns and textures […]
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