Judging by what you might see on almost every home-improvement show or in-model homes you might have browsed, granite, marble and quartz have been the reigning champs in the countertop…
In most cases, granite countertops, backsplashes and accent pieces are given a mirror-like polish upon installation. However, given these surfaces serve as much of a functional purpose as they do…
Program Creates Profit With Every Installation; Eliminates Customer Service Las Vegas – Jan. 28, 2020, TISE; Booth SL3265 – Stone industry professionals at The International Surface Event this week are…
There’s nothing quite like the look and feel of natural stone in the shower. You can never go wrong with natural stone in the bathroom. Natural stone was the preferred…
Of all the materials you can choose to build your shower, natural stone is likely your best option. Compared to ceramic tile and the porcelain materials fabricated for use in…
When looking at the most fabulous properties on the market these days, you can almost always count on marble or granite being part of the listing description. In November 2019,…
Marble countertops are perfect for kitchens. They look great and durable enough for households where elaborate meals are prepared on a daily basis. With proper care and maintenance, you don’t…
In Rome, a very interesting piece of architecture is located near Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, in the district once designated to host the 1942 World’s Fair, which was never celebrated because…
The finest marble used during the Roman Empire came from the Carrara quarries in Tuscany, the same region where Calacatta is extracted. Carrara marble is highly sought after by homeowners…
Nature doesn’t create all types of natural stone the same. Some happen to be more durable and resilient than others, particularly in terms of hardness. Most of the types of…
Whether in the kitchen or the bathroom, marble countertops are a high mark of interior design. There’s no question marble is one of the prettiest construction materials you can install…
Alkaline substances are defined by their acidity as measured on the pH logarithmic scale, which runs from zero to .14. Alkaline measures directional on a scale from .7 to .14,…
Natural-stone floors and countertops in the kitchen are a dream come true for many homeowners, but this happens to be the living space where food spills are most likely to…
The use of natural stone for interior decoration purposes is a trend that never goes out of style, and this doesn’t have to be limited to flooring or countertops. Just…
Center islands have been a mainstay of North American interior design since before the 1980s, and they continue to be the most sought-after residential kitchen upgrade in 2019, second only…
When you go shopping for natural-stone tiles, slabs, or panels for your home, you’re likely to be offered various types of finished surfaces. There are various kinds of finishing styles…
As an owner of natural-stone countertops, there’s one thing you should always keep in mind: all natural-stone materials installed in your home are bound to change to some degree. Your…
Even though entrances, foyers, and living rooms are the main focal points of many homes, most prospective homebuyers make it a point to walk through kitchens and bathrooms, which incidentally…
When it comes to selecting countertop materials for kitchens or bathrooms, it’s impossible to go wrong with marble, at least in terms of aesthetics. Like with many other gifts created…
Everyone knows marble looks great and is probably one of the best investments a homeowner can make, but there are many other aspects of this natural stone that are worth…
The granite slabs many American homeowners have chosen for their kitchen and bathroom countertops may not be considered granite by scientists in the fields of geology, mineralogy, and petrology. Even…
