• 3/19/2025 8:28 AM

Natural Stone in the Laundry Room: Functional and Beautiful

Transform your laundry room into a functional and luxurious space with durable and elegant natural stone countertops, sinks, and backsplashes, including granite, marble, and quartzite, that offer both beauty and resilience for everyday use.

  • 3/12/2025 9:54 AM

Natural Stone Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens: Durability and Style Combined

Discover why natural stone countertops, including granite, marble, and quartzite, are the ideal choice for outdoor kitchens.

  • 3/5/2025 8:35 AM

Natural Stone vs. Engineered Stone: Understanding the Differences

Find out the key differences between Natural Stone and Engineered Stone.

  • 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. 

  • 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!

  • 9/20/2023 11:17 AM

UPDATED: Best Performing Bathroom Countertops

When it comes time to update your bathroom countertops, you may be overwhelmed with all of the options to choose from. Luckily at GMS Werks, our natural stone professionals know the pros and cons of each type of natural stone countertops. Below, we discuss some of the best natural stone countertops that will look good and perform great in your bathroom!

  • 7/5/2023 9:47 AM

Updated: Polished vs. Honed Natural Stone - Which Should You Choose?

Nothing says luxury quite like marble. The good news is you don’t have to be wealthy to enjoy the natural elegance and luxurious aesthetic of natural stone, such as marble. There are various types of marble or other natural stone to choose from to create a timeless look in your home. But don’t think you’re done making decisions once you have chosen the perfect stone for you. There’s still one more choice to make…. The finish. There are various ways to finish natural stone, and two of the more popular finishes are polished or honed. So how do you decide? We have broken down some characteristics of both to help make your decision a little easier.

  • 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! 

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