• 10/12/2022 2:55 PM

UPDATED: Countertop finishes: Honed vs Polished

Honed and polished are two of the most popular finishes for natural stone countertops! Learn about the differences between the two and which is one is better for your space!

  • 9/22/2021 11:19 AM

How Often Should You Seal Your Natural Stone?

To protect your natural stone surfaces, regular sealing may be needed. This blog explains how often you should be sealing your natural stone!

  • 3/4/2020 9:36 AM

Tips when redoing your bathroom

A very common remodel that happens often in homes is the bathroom. This is a small space that can be completely transformed fairly easily to make a big statement. When planning a bathroom remodel, there are lots of things to consider.

  • 2/5/2020 9:19 AM

Natural Stone Trends 2020

With the year in full swing, we can look back on past trends and determine what may be leading the market in 2020.

  • 12/4/2019 7:39 AM

PT 2: Sedimentary stones

There are two common types of sedimentary stones on the market that GMS Werks offers homeowners and commercial spaces! 

  • 6/5/2019 12:52 PM

A checklist for natural stone slabs

Hand selecting stone slabs is one of the most important components to meeting a buyer’s expectations. The purchaser should hand select the specific stone slab or slabs that they want to purchase, which then need to be tagged with the purchasers information.

  • 3/22/2017 6:00 AM

Go Big and Bold with Natural Stone

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.

  • 2/15/2017 6:00 AM

From Quarry to Countertop - “White Spiders” Part 1

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.”

  • 2/8/2017 8:45 AM

An Introduction to Granite

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.

  • 1/2/2017 3:18 PM

What You Should Know Before Starting A Natural Stone Job

It’s important to understand some components of using natural stone for home design. Because natural stone is produced by nature it makes each and every section of natural stone unique and no two stones are exactly alike. The uniqueness of natural stone has an appeal and character to it that no manufactured materials can attain.

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