Blog Tag: travertine

If you are remodeling your kitchen, it's time to switch out your old, unpleasant surfaces with quality natural stone surfaces. Most homeowners go for marble countertops in their kitchen because it's timeless and beautiful; however, there are many other options you should consider for your kitchen.

Oftentimes homeowners do not do the appropriate research needed to be sure that they are choosing the correct stone for the space and for what it will be used for. 

It is important to remember that different stones can need different types of long term maintenance. The maintenance also depends on where the surface is located, meaning flooring, countertops or other pieces.

When you are redesigning your kitchen it is important to make sure that all of the individual elements come together seamlessly. This means that the countertops, backsplash, hardware, appliances and furniture all work alongside each other to create one, cohesive space. Sometimes it can be difficult to incorporate color, textures or patterns without having two pieces clash or fight with each other for the spotlight.

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

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

Travertine. We’ll explain what exactly it is, how it’s formed and sourced, some advantages and notable characteristics of it, a well as why it’s a good choice for your home or business overall.

From Italy to a homeowner’s shower, is travertine tile for anyone’s home? These are the travertine tile pros and cons for the best informed decision. 

Travertine has been used for thousands of years in many amazing structures all over the world. It is a type of limestone that is created from very high heat and pressure. Travertine is very porous and somewhat resembles marble. It is even referred to as onyx marble at times. It is formed and imported from areas in Italy, Turkey, Mexico, and the Middle East. It comes in many earth tone hues, such as walnut, cream, gold, beige, ivory, and coral red.

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.