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5 Things to Know When Choosing Natural Stone

by | Aug 31, 2022

Here are five things to know when you decide on using natural stone for your home improvement project, to help ensure product satisfaction and an overall smooth experience. More education helps ease the process of finding the best fit for their style, taste, and budgets, and to suit their individual project needs.

Three Things I Wish Customers Knew About Using Natural Stone

by | Aug 14, 2020

To ensure a successful countertop fabrication project, remember: a good job takes time, look beyond the color, and perfection does not exist in our world.

Beyond Countertops: 3 Great Ways to Use All of Your Stone Slab

by | Apr 22, 2019

We’ve pulled together some of the best slab repurposing ideas we’ve seen in the field—some inspiring suggestions to maximize your investment, and to help you gain the maximum enjoyment possible from the slab that called your name

Are Kitchen Renovations Really Worth It?

by | Jan 18, 2019

Preparing for a kitchen remodel may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips on how to navigate the planning of your kitchen remodel.

How to Find and Hire a Natural Stone Fabricator

by | Oct 23, 2018

A fabricator is the craftsman who turns a rough slab into a finished product. While it’s important to choose the right material, you also need to find the right stone fabricator.

How to Use Natural Stone Remnants

by | Aug 17, 2018

When a natural stone installation project is complete, fabricators stockpile remnants that are too small for a full kitchen countertop. These scraps present an opportunity for creative applications throughout your home.

Going Digital in the New Stone Age

by | Mar 7, 2018

Some say new machines and techniques let them work more efficiently, avoid mistakes, and achieve greater precision. Here are some examples of how cutting edge digital tools are fitting into the age-old stone industry.

Take Advantage of the Latest Technology When Designing with Natural Stone

by | Oct 24, 2017

Technology has become extremely prevalent in today’s society and the natural stone industry is not immune. In fact, we are opening up a world of possibilities for your projects that save time, money, and resources.

Striking Patterns: What Stripes Tell You about Your Stone

by | Aug 7, 2017

Find out how your stone got its stripes. Much of Earth’s history is recorded in layer upon layer of sediment.

Find a Stone Professional

by | May 30, 2017

Members of this trade association conform to a strict code of ethics. The quality of their work meets Natural Stone Institute and other industry standards.

What Stone Fabricators Wish You Knew [For Their Good—and Yours]

by | Jun 28, 2016

From choosing a countertop fabricator to preparing for installation day.