Exploring the Versatility of Natural Stone We may need to change how we think about natural stone Most of the time, when people think about natural stone, what comes to mind is building

5 Things People Often Get Wrong About Stone In all phases of life, different products come and go. Some are good, some are not. The one thing they all have in common is

Granite vs. Porcelain: Key Countertop Differences Times change, trends change. In the recent past, laminate was the countertop of choice. Over time, that trend gave way to natural stone, like granite, soapstone, or

Stone Sealing: Protect Your Natural Stone [This article was originally published in October of 2018] Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, bar tops, and the like can be prone to staining because they are

Cultured Marble vs. Natural Marble Are cultured marble and real marble the same thing? Cultured marble and real marble sound the same, but they are two completely different things. Each one is created

Fissures vs. Cracks in Natural Stone Fissures vs Cracks Natural stone, granite, marble, quartzite, etc., is made by, well, nature. Man has nothing to do with it. We just quarry it, sell it,

Kitchen Caulking: Why It Matters Countertop Caulking One of the biggest investments in a home is the kitchen. The right flooring, along with the paint, cabinets, appliances, and countertops can result in a

Staining and Etching on Stone Explained Staining vs Etching Two very common discolorations that can happen to natural stone are staining and etching. While they may appear to be similar, they are really

How Granite Gets Its Shine Granite is a composite of magma and different kinds of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, amphiboles, and mica. The mineral mica is found in a lot of granite,

Natural Stone Floors: Slip and Safety Concerns We've all seen "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" signs posted at entry ways of industrial, commercial, and retail properties. Falls are completely avoidable, yet incredibly common. Sadly, they