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How to Renovate a Bathroom on a Budget with Natural Stone
If you’re searching for ways to renovate a bathroom on a budget, you might have already considered options like choosing less expensive fixtures, opting for a smaller shower, or including fewer luxuries — but there’s another way you can save money on your bath reno...
Buying a Quartz Remnant? 5 Considerations to Make
Quartz remnants are a great way to use solid stone for smaller projects like tabletops, vanities, and even small kitchen countertops without paying solid slab prices. Remnants are pieces leftover from other large projects. While they vary in size, color, and pattern,...
I Scratched My Stone Countertop — Can it be Fixed?
Scratches happen. The point of having beautiful natural stone countertops is to use and enjoy them, and eventually, they will get scratched. While slight wear can give your stone countertops character and make them look loved, at some point scratches are not endearing...
Maintaining Marble Countertops
Marble is a beautiful, natural stone which has been gaining popularity for its luxurious feel with flowing patterns and striking veins. Great for kitchens and bathrooms, marble countertops will upgrade any space with a touch of elegance, but require a bit of care to...
Quartz Countertop Brand Comparison
If you’re shopping for quartz countertops, you have a lot to consider. While most quartz countertop brands will offer strength and impact-tested materials as well as stain, scratch, and heat resistant surfaces, they often differ in the styles and special features that...
5 of the Most Popular Stone Countertop Edge Styles
Once you’ve selected the perfect slab of natural stone to use for a new bathroom or kitchen countertop, it’s important to complete the picture, framing your beautiful new surface with a pleasing edge style. From beveled to bullnose, there are countertop edge styles to...
Outdoor Applications for Granite Remnants
If you’ve found yourself stuck at home this spring, why not make the most of your outdoor spaces? Upgrade your backyard with a new dining area, patio, or entertainment space. Choose granite remnants for your next project and start enjoying the outdoors while in the...
How to Choose the Right Solid Stone Countertops For Your New Kitchen
Choosing the right solid stone countertops depends on your budget, the way you’ll use your countertops, and, of course, your style. When selecting countertops for a new kitchen, you’ll have to consider not only the aesthetic you’re looking for in your kitchen but also...
What’s the Difference Between a Granite Remnant and an Orphan?
A granite remnant is a portion of a slab that is excess from a previous job. A granite orphan is a singular slab that contains colors or patterns that cannot be matched. Both have unique applications such as countertops, vanities, tables and many other pieces. Keep...
How is Marble Made?
Marble is a unique material, its colors and patterns completely singular and unrepeatable, inimitably precious. It doesn’t start out this way, however. A lot of time goes into making marble look and feel the way it does. Many elements have to align perfectly under the...