Calacatta marble is one of the most beautiful and sought-after stones in the world. With its unique veining, it adds a luxurious and timeless touch to any environment. Whether used for countertops, wall cladding, or flooring, this elegant stone can transform any space. From its humble beginnings to its current status as one of the …
When it comes to shopping for natural stone and quartz countertops in Charleston South Carolina, there is no better resource than Encore Stone Studio. Encore Stone Studio provides some of the highest quality natural stone and quartz countertops available, at unbeatable prices, with on-the-spot pricing so customers know exactly what they’re getting before they commit …
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Natural stone and quartz are two popular materials for countertops, and there are a few different trends emerging for 2023. 2023 has many popular trends in natural stone and quartz arising. For example, homeowners can incorporate natural stone into backsplashes or use it as an accent material. A very popular current trend is combining different …
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If you’re looking into natural stone countertops for your kitchen or another project, then you know how many varied options there are. It’s good to look into the pros and cons of each material as you build your dream home. Granite Granite is an incredibly popular choice among homeowners, designers, and builders for many reasons. …
As soon as you walk into any of our Encore Stone Studio locations you are immediately immersed in a world of exotic and rare natural stone and quartz. These materials hold a history, and pedigree of art and elegance of its own! We believe that everyone should have access to the beauty of natural stone …
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The stone acquisition process tends to require homeowners to search their souls for what they value most in their space. Style or practicality. We see clients often give up their dreams of pristine white marble countertops when they realize a more resilient stone would better suit their lifestyle (kids, wine, cooking etc.). Quartz can be …
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You may have noticed a few changes if you’ve been to one of our five Pacific Shore Stones East showrooms around the southern United States. We recently went through a rebrand and will be changing our name from Pacific Shore Stones (east) to Encore Stone Studio. The full rebrand will take place at all five …
One of the most common uses for natural stone and quartz are as countertop surfaces in commercial and residential settings. However, with the many colors and patterns that are available at Encore Stone Studio it’s hard not to view some of these slabs for exactly what they are… Pieces of art created by mother nature. …
Granite One of the world’s most popular stones. Composed of quartz, feldspar, & mica, forming in hundreds of colors, quarried worldwide but most often from Brazil, Spain, India, & China. The only natural stones harder than granite are rubies, sapphires, & diamonds! An ideal choice when performance, color texture, ease of maintenance, & durability are …
Bookmatching is a symmetrical way to match the veining of two slabs of stone so that the veining of the two slabs are closely aligned to mirror each other, like an opened book. How are bookmatch stone slabs created? When a large block of stone slabs are cut from the mountain, the quarry cuts them …