Genuine granite and marble are the natural choice for individuals who desire something really unique in counter tops, vanity tops, showers, floors and other elements of the home.

When you choose the natural stone, you are assured that no other home in the world will have stone that is an exact duplicate. Don’t settle for anything less.

Natural stone is durable, beautiful, easy to maintain, and will last a lifetime. Wether you are building a new home or remodeling and older one, there is no substitute for natural stone.

What makes Genuine Marble and Granite Different?
In a word, time. It take millions, if not billions of years for Mother Nature to create natural stone. They include underground springs, mineral deposits, earth shifts, temperature, natural solutions in the earth, and the pressure exerted in these elements over time. There is no way to duplicate these factors in a laboratory or manufacturing environment. Because of the vast differences in the conditions that created the stone, every block extracted from the earth is different. The hand of man has played no role in the process. Even after the stone has been removed from the quarry, there is little human intervention, except for the cutting and polishing ( which brings out all the uniqueness and natural beauty) ; nothing is done to alter the natural state of the stone. That’s why the number of different colors and patterns of natural stone is limitless. True, some common types of stone have a similar "look", however, but no two pieces are exactly alike- your selection is unique, unlike anything else in the world!

Marble’s beauty and elegance make it a popular choice for residential and commercial projects. Marble features veining patterns and colors that add a sophisticated element to any design. Because of it’s beauty, ease of maintenance and imperviousness to moisture, marble is an ideal choice for floors, wall coverings, tabletops, as well as bathroom walls, floors, vanity tops, tub decks and showers.

Granite is one of the hardest materials on earth. It is long lasting, durable, and available in an array of colors and textures. It remains the top choice for kitchen counter tops. Because of it’s exceptional strength, granite is well suited for exterior applications such as cladding, paving, and curbing, outperforming other materials in maintenance, physical characteristics, and life span.

Other Natural Stones such as travertine, onyx, soapstone, serpentine, slate and others are widely used in homes and commercial buildings. Today, new sources of domestic and foreign natural stone provide a variety that simply cannot be duplicated. Ask your stone professional about using these stones to enhance your project!

A Wise Investment
The fact is, natural stone, with all of its inherent qualities, represents one of the great values in new construction and remodeling arenas. In most cases, marble and granite are less expensive than other premium materials. You can’t go wrong selecting natural stone. Natural stone adds value to a home when it’s time to sell! According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2004 Cost vs. Value Report, natural stone recovered between 80 to 86 percent of its remodeling cost at the time of resale.

Easy to Clean!
That’s one of the major advantages. Warm water, mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth are all that is needed to maintain most natural stone surfaces and to preserve its beauty for years to come. In a case of an unfortunate stain, it can usually be removed with a poultice mixture obtained from natural stone suppliers. Many natural stones do not need to be sealed, although many are for customer peace of mind and for an additional level of protection.