Topic: Marble

When sourcing natural stone countertops, it is crucial that your supplier have depth. What is depth and what does it mean for you the homeowner or the kitchen remodeler? It means that your countertop fabricator should have more than one or two slabs of the same color from the same bundle. Natural stone depth is critical if you have a large kitchen. Imagine trying to have to match slabs: It’s nearly impossible! You must verify that all of your n ...

The timeless beauty of marble has been known to cultures as far back in history as the Aztecs. The Ancient Greeks utilized marble for statuaries and the Romans used marble to erect spectacular monuments to their own modernity. Today marble serves similar purposes as an architectural finish. We use marble in exterior finish systems, as a flooring material, on the walls and, of course, we use marble as a countertop material. Marble countertops have ...

Tiny samples make it hard to visualize how the finished counter-top will look. Color, veining and pattern can vary enormously by slab and even within the same slab. Go to the stone yard, select your slabs...if you find material you like, put a deposit on the stone. A good reputable company will tag your slabs sold and hold them. Remember to take a layout of your project, there is nothing worse than selecting your stone to find out you didn't c ...

Marbles, serpentines, and onyxes are traditionally prized for their aesthetic appeal, accentuated by distinct veining and often bold colors. They are relatively softer than granite, although some serpentines are as dense as some granites. Marbles can be scratched by kitchen utensils so it is best to use cutting boards and other protective measures. Use only non-abrasive products when cleaning marble. Marbles can also be etched by chem ...