We hear this question a lot! There is no substitute for natural stone. Not only is natural stone completely unique, with no other like it, but the quality of natural stone holds up for hundreds of years when it’s cared for. Some natural stone artistry throughout the world has been preserved, even without being sealed. [...]
When building an outdoor kitchen, keep this in mind when it comes to designing your countertop: As long as you don’t expose your outdoor countertop to direct sunlight, quartz will make an ideal choice. However, when quartz is exposed to direct sunlight, it will lose its color and luster over time. It may even split. [...]
Limestone in Ancient Egyptian Culture November 4th, ninety-six years ago, will mark the day the tomb of King Tutankhamen was opened in Egypt, revealing spectacular artifacts and a magnificent mummy of the boy king. In honor of this remarkable discovery, nearly a century ago, we are going to cover pyramids and the natural stone that [...]
It’s no surprise that the United States was named the fastest growing country in natural stone consumption and industry analysts attribute this increase to a homeowner’s desire for more durable, high quality and prestigious building materials. According to the National Association of Home Builders, natural stone is the number one choice for surfaces in current [...]
St. Gabriel Black & Viscount White Granite for Legacy West Installations Engineered stone is a composite material made of crushed stone and adhered together by a polymer resin or cement mix. Marble and quartz are the two most common stones used to produce engineered stones. Engineered stones are gaining in popularity for outdoor installations. However, [...]
In our last blog, we wrote about the importance of sealant on natural stone countertops. However, we do not only use sealants for countertops. We also use it for outdoor installations and outdoor flooring. Any stone can benefit from an application of sealant, especially porous types, like limestone. What exactly is our supplier’s sealant made [...]
Most Stone Sealants Don’t Work Well You invested in an amazing marble countertop and love walking into your kitchen throughout the day to admire it, and all your friends and family absolutely love it. You’ve been advised to put a sealer on that baby to preserve the sheen and prevent etching. Cool! A year goes [...]
Difference Between Soapstone and Marble If you have opted for natural stone or even engineered quartz for your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, you will enjoy the beauty of either choice for a very long time. Two currently popular natural stone countertops are soapstone and marble countertops. They are similar in many ways, but there are [...]
Difference Between Quartzite and Granite These two stones are very similar and often compared because of their toughness and durability. Quartzite is a metamorphic stone that is formed when quartz-rich sandstone is altered by heat, pressure and chemical activity of metamorphism. It comes in light gray and white, which is a popular choice in today’s [...]
The Difference Between Marble and Limestone When mud, sand, and shells are deposited in oceans and lakes, limestone is formed. Limestone is a type of rock that exists everywhere in the world. Marble, on the other hand, is a type of rock that is formed by the recrystallization of limestone during the mountain-building process. Both [...]
