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Natural Stone & Quartz Countertop Education
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Marble
Types of Natural Stone
Granite One of the world’s most popular stones. Composed of quartz, feldspar, & mica, forming in hundreds of colors, quarried worldwide but most…
General Stone Education
What is Bookmatching?
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…
Quartz
5 Reasons Why Quartz Countertops Are So Popular
In recent years, the natural stone business is noticing a growing trend among customers. Just as granite swept home remodels and renovations in the early…
Quartz
How to care for Quartzite countertops
Quartzite has been gaining in popularity as a countertop material in the past few years—and for good reason. With a look that is often similar to marble…
Granite
About Granite
Whoever coined the phrase “hard as a rock” might very well have been thinking of granite. Formed over millions of years from compressed…
Quartz
Granite vs Quartz
In your eagerness to choose a countertop for your kitchen or bath, you have narrowed it down to two materials: quartz (engineered stone) vs. granite…
Marble
3 Things To Consider Before Using Natural Stone In Your Kitchen
Natural stone plays a prominent role in many kitchen remodels. Here are three questions to consider when choosing a stone for your kitchen project. 1. How…
Granite
How to Care For Your Granite Countertops
Granite has long been a favorite choice for countertops due to its beauty and ease of maintenance. Granite is a durable material, but like all surfaces…
Quartzite
Quartzite vs Quartz: Heat Test
Quartzite is harder than granite, it’s quite durable. It withstands heat very well. Quartz is hard too (see our quartz slab ), but not quite as hard as…
Quartzite
Quartzite vs Quartz: Hot Pan Test
See first hand how quartzite holds up against hot cookware being placed directly on its surface. Unlike quartz ( buy quartz slab ), quartzite is heat…
Marble
Marble vs Granite
Marble and Granite are both great options for home and commercial countertops and other projects that homeowners are looking to complete. Both of these…
Quartz
Why you should consider quartz counter tops for your home
If you’re shopping for a new countertop or building a home, quartz is an option that you should definitely consider! Quartz is durable, stylish, and can…