Stone
Stone is available in a variety of options. We have listed the varieties below along with a photo and brief description of each. Along with that we have provided a Care & Maintenance section to help your client care for their new countertops. We will also list some of the applications applicable to Stone for your client's project, whether indoor or outdoor. Browse our Current Stone Inventory and View Our Work to get inspired!
Marble Countertops
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Granite Countertops
Marble Countertops
Types of Stone
Granite
This currently is the most popular variety used for countertops. It can be used outdoors as well. Consider this option for outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplace areas.
Marble
Favored for its color and pattern, designers and clients select this option for kitchens and baths. Special care is required for kitchen use, because the material is softer and has a higher rate of absorption.
Onyx
This material is used in lower traffic areas. Due to the translucence in some selections, it can be backlit and used as a focal point to complete a unique design.
Soapstone
This selection is used in kitchen countertops and fireplace areas. Blue, green, gray and black are the dominant colors in this variety. White and lighter veining can occur in this natural product as well.
Quartzite
This variety has a range of colors and can have stronger veining. This stone can vary giving the design a strong organic and one of kind look.
General Information/Applications/Care & Maintenance
Stone is a product of nature and variances in color, pattern, veining and shading are considered normal. Photos and samples will only be a representation of the slab. The overall performance will not be affected by the natural occurring variances.
Some varieties of stone will show water marks, such as marble. This is considered normal and will dissipate. Travertine and Limestone will show these as well. Any lighter stone with a veining pattern will have a higher rate of absorption due to how it was formed in the earth's crust. On the other hand, darker colors tend to be more dense and have a lower rate of absorption.
Stone can be used for a variety of applications. Please see the list below to assist you as you plan your design.
Indoor Kitchens
Tub Surrounds
Tub Decks
Tub Splashes
Shower Walls
Vanity Areas
Fireplace Surrounds
Fireplace Hearths
Desk Tops
Table Tops
Bar Areas
Outdoor Kitchens
Recreational Spaces
Care and maintenance varies depending on the variety of stone your client has selected. With most varieties, semi annual to annual sealing is necessary. Your client can do the water drop test to verify if the countertop requires sealing. Your client can put a few drops of water on the top. Watch the droplets, if they stay beaded up like water on glass, sealing is not required. If the droplets start to flatten out and absorb into the stone, sealing is required. Use only products specifically for stone sealing.
For daily care, please use a PH balanced cleanser (mild) for your stone countertops. Dry after cleaning to prevent streaking, especially on darker colors. Always use trivets before placing hot pots/pans on the countertop. Do not stand or sit on countertops. Please note that Stone does not have a warranty on the material because it is a product of nature. Your Fabricator does offer a workmanship warranty. Please contact them for more details.
Marble Island with Granite Perimeter