GRANITE
Granite is a hard, igneous rock that is found in various forms throughout the world. It is one of the hardest natural stones on earth making it extremely resistant to scratches and heat. Its durability and variety of colors make it the perfect material for many applications including kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, floors and walls.
MARBLE
Marble is a crystallized stone formed from intense heat and pressure. Its sweeping lines, beautiful colors and high polish convey a look of elegance and prosperity like no other material. Marble possesses a stunning appearance which almost seems to glow or appear translucent.
LIMESTONE
Limestone is a sedimentary stone that has been used both indoors and out throughout the history of mankind to create some of the world’s most famous architecture. It offers a more refined smoother finish to the touch.
SLATE
Slate is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is available in a smooth or cleft finish. This sedimentary rock usually comes in dark gray, dark red, or muted green. It offers a more rustic look compared to many other stones, which is a trait heightened by slate’s generally high-textured finish.
SOAPSTONE
Soapstone is a dark grey or green variety of talc. Softer to the touch than other stones, it gives the feeling of rubbing a piece of dry soap with a rustic look.
ONYX
Onyx is a fine grained form of quartz with bands of different colors. It is translucent, creating a spectacular effect when backlit. Available in a variety of colors.
QUARTZITE
This is an amazing material. It is naturally strong, resists heat and is hard to stain. Quartzite is formed from sandstone and quartz together under a great deal of heat and pressure. The empty grains of sandstone are filled with quartz. This process makes quartzite harder than quartz.
TRAVERTINE
As a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate in a limestone cave. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a building material. It makes a particularly excellent entryway and bathroom material, both for the floor and the wall, and can evoke feelings of royalty.
As a porous stone, travertine needs a sealer to improve its resistance to stains and other forms of damage.
