Blog Tag: natural stone

Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to give you some tips and tricks for a successful home remodel. This week on the blog are tips for a successful kitchen remodel. The trends for kitchens have been changing a lot over recent years and they seem to be getting a little bit fancier and more high tech, but the experts have come up with some ways to make the process easier on you and your family.

We are continuing our blog series on choosing the best natural stone for different aspects of natural stone for your home. This week up on the blog, we are talking office or retail space. Whether you are in the planning stages of your office/retail space or you are looking to give your space a facelift, natural stone is the way to go.

Natural stone is one of the most versatile and stunning materials available, making it the perfect choice for both commercial and residential design. Each and every piece of natural stone is unique, unlike manmade materials. Natural stone is a top choice for designers and consumers due to its ability to fit effortlessly into various styles of décor. However, there are multiple myths about natural stone concerning many homeowners, we’ll explain why those myths are busted.

Like the saying goes, go big or go home… Well, natural stone is doing both. Natural stone is becoming a bold choice in home design. It’s being used indoors on vertical surfaces, particularly with natural stone slabs as a high end statement piece. And with the vast number of choices in the world of natural stone, you’ll be sure to find the right stone for your design plan.

Backsplashes serve an important purpose, to protect the wall from splashes. But they also serve a design purpose as well. Backsplashes complement other elements in the kitchen, such as counter tops and cabinets. Natural stone is an excellent choice for a kitchen backsplash.

The 2017 color trend predictions are in and they are and attentions grabbing selection of colors. Deep purple (Shadow), greenery, and taupe (Poised Taupe) are this years color trend according to Sherwin Williams, Pantone, and Benjamin Moore. The colors are contrasting, which is making homeowners curious about how to integrate them into their designs. It will be interesting to see how this year's color trend impacts the use of natural stone for homeowners and businesses.

The Tecchiaiolo use their flexibility, agility, and grace to quickly move across the face of the quarries: assessing dangers, removing impediments, and protecting the lives of those below them. This job is very demanding - both physically and mentally - as they dangle in the air and protect the lives of the quarrymen.

We’re often asked: “How do the workers in the quarries stay safe?” The answer lies with the brave climbers who work on the faces of the rock, chipping away unsafe portions and making sure the quarrymen working underneath them stay protected. These men are known as “The White Spiders,” “The Angels of Carrara,” or “Tecchiaiolo.”

Granite is one of the oldest stones and it has been used as a building material since ancient times. It is one of the most durable natural stones around and will far outlast the building it is installed in, making it a very popular choice construction projects.

What adds a seasoned elegance and class to a home or commercial building better than marble? Not much in our opinion. There’s just something about the unique character of marble that is captivating. However, it can be challenging to determine if you are looking at natural marble, man-made marble, or granite.