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Kitchen countertop surfaces vary dramatically in performance from one material to another. Granite and marble are highly regarded as the top two contenders due to their stunning natural beauty and durability. Travertine and quartzite are sought after for their...

Renovating a home can be an exhilarating time for any homeowner. You’ll be faced with countless decisions, but when it comes to surfacing choices, none are more important than floors, walls, and countertops for both the kitchen and bathroom. Natural stone is the...

The perfect kitchen or bathroom countertop is beautiful, durable and easy to care for. Today’s homeowners have a wide variety of countertop surfaces to choose from, ranging from ceramic tile to wood, from laminates to steel, from concrete to natural stone. Many people...

There are numerous suppliers of stone in Texas. Some of these carry a few products as a sideline, some specialize in engineered stone only and some have a good selection of stone types, but don’t carry exotic varieties within those categories. When shopping for stone,...

Marble countertops are the ultimate in luxury design; marble adds value to your home and beauty to your life. The very word conjures up associations with elegance, grace and beauty, such as that of the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon and Michelangelo’s David. For centuries,...

In Texas, two of the most sought-after types of natural stone countertops are marble and granite. But many homeowners don’t realize that there are many other types of stone available to them. One of the best ways to explore the types of natural stone products on the...

Louisiana homeowners love the beauty and durability of natural stone slab countertops. These countertops are both practical and a key element of design for your kitchen. They’re also safe for your family, easy to care for and, because they will last a lifetime, they...

Throughout the ages, marble has been associated with luxury and elegance. Works of art such as the bust of Artemis, Michelangelo’s David and the Lincoln Monument showcase marble’s soft luminescence. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Taj Mahal and the Temple of Apollo at...

Louisiana is famous for many wonderful things; jazz, jambalaya and Mardi Gras come to mind. But as we know, Louisiana weather is not always wonderful. It can be hot and muggy, pouring rain, or blowing with gale-force wind – sometimes all in the same day! That’s why,...