• 8/13/2025 8:36 AM

Signs Your Countertops Need Repair

Countertops can lose their look and function over time, showing issues like cracks, stubborn stains, dull finishes, separated seams, or mold around edges. These problems often mean it’s time for professional repair or refinishing to protect the stone and extend its life. GMS Werks offers expert services to restore beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance for granite, marble, quartzite, and other natural stone surfaces.

  • 8/6/2025 9:02 AM

The Best Natural Stones for High-Humidity Areas

In humid spaces like bathrooms and spas, natural stone offers durability and beauty—if you choose the right type. GMS Werks highlights top options like granite, quartzite, slate and marble, each suited for specific uses. With proper sealing and care, these stones resist moisture and wear. GMS Werks helps you select and install the perfect surface for long-lasting, stylish results.

  • 6/12/2024 8:00 AM

Updated: Natural stone - everything you need to know

Natural stone slabs are one of the oldest and most reliable building materials on the market. Offering one of a kind designs with a variety of benefits, it’s no wonder why natural stone has been the go-to option for thousands of years. 

  • 5/8/2024 9:50 AM

UPDATED: Quartzite vs. Quartz

Although quartz and quartzite sound similar in name, they are actually in fact different from each other, oftentimes confusing retailers when they have to make a decision. Here, we discuss the differeneces between these two countertop materials. 

  • 4/10/2024 12:01 PM

UPDATED: Travertine Pros and Cons

From Italy to your kitchen, is travertine for anyone’s home? These are the travertine countertops pros and cons for the best informed decision. 

  • 3/27/2024 9:05 AM

Are Granite Countertops Man-Made or Natural?

Many of today's countertops contain synthetic materials, but granite countertop slabs are truly a natural stone. Learn the difference between natural and man-made granite.

  • 11/29/2023 4:01 PM

UPDATED: Advantages Of Quartzite Surfaces

Learn the advantages of using quartzite surfaces in your home!

  • 6/28/2023 11:53 AM

UPDATED: Man-Made vs. Natural Marble: What’s the Difference?

Marble offers a variety of benefits far beyond its natural look. But when finalizing your decision, you might ask yourself whether you should buy real marble countertops or man-made marble. Here, we discuss the difference between the two to help you choose the right material for you! 

  • 11/23/2022 12:46 PM

UPDATED: Keep Your Kitchen Clean This Holiday Season

Having guests at your home this holiday season? Use these tips to keep your kitchen clean!

  • 8/3/2022 12:05 PM

UPDATED: Which Countertop Edge Style Should You Choose?

The edging you choose for your countertops can affect the overall look of your kitchen. So which edging style should you choose? Here, we discuss the different types of countertop edges and which one is best for your kitchen style!

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