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Welcome to the Omni Surfaces News & Trends! Here, you can discover a range of useful articles, tips, and insights about natural and engineered stone. Whether you’re looking for design inspiration or practical advice, dive into our content to elevate your projects and make well-informed decisions.
A quick confession about “green” countertops
If “sustainable countertops” makes you think of vague claims and leaf icons, same. The truth is simpler—and more exciting. Beautiful, long-lasting surfaces can genuinely reduce impact when you look at the whole picture: material, durability, fabrication, transport,...
Backlit Translucent Stone: A Designer’s Love Letter and a Practical Tech Guide
I still remember the first time I stood in a room where the countertop wasn’t just stone—it was light. The entire slab glowed from within, the veining lit up like a skyline at dusk. That’s the magic of backlit translucent stone. It carries this quiet drama: familiar...
Quartzite Countertops in Houston: A Buyer’s Guide to Luxury and Durability
If you’re exploring options for your kitchen or outdoor space, quartzite countertops are becoming one of the most popular choices for homeowners in Houston. Quartzite combines the jaw-dropping beauty of natural stone with a durability that can handle the unique...
The Best Outdoor Countertop Materials for Houston Homes
Houston weather is bold, beautiful, and unforgiving. When you’re building an outdoor kitchen or a backyard bar, the countertop you choose has to handle heat, humidity, surprise storms, and a lot of sunshine. The right material...
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Porcelain Slabs for Kitchens and Bathrooms
If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen or bathroom, granite slabs are one of the best investments you can make. Known for their unmatched durability and natural beauty, granite countertops have been a top choice for decades—and for good reason! Whether you’re...
Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Slab
1. Identify Your Kitchen’s Needs Every kitchen is unique, which means your countertops need to match your lifestyle. Do you cook heavily and require a material that’s highly durable, like quartzite? Or are you redesigning a showpiece kitchen and want ultra-luxurious...
Natural Stone Maintenance: Keeping Your Surfaces Stunning for Years to Come
There’s just something undeniably special about natural stone, isn't there? Maybe it’s the elegant swirls in a marble countertop, the rugged, earthy feel of granite, or the way light dances through a translucent quartzite slab. These materials don't just fill a space;...
The Rise of Quartzite Surfaces for Houston Homes
Why Quartzite Is the Perfect Natural Stone for Houston Homes Houston homeowners are turning to quartzite countertops for a combination of elegance, durability, and superior performance. Quartzite, a natural stone known for its exceptional hardness and stunning...
Quartzite Countertops: Nature’s Most Beautiful & Durable Secret
Let’s talk about quartzite countertops? So, you’re standing at the countertop crossroads. To your left, you have the breathtaking, elegant beauty of marble. To your right, the rugged, almost indestructible strength of granite. It feels like you have to choose one or...