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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

It’s definitely one of the key players both in terms of function and aesthetics. Colors are pretty much limited to greys, greens, blues and blacks with subtle lighter veining. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). Photo by Mike Spallholz Photography.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Pictured above, the 24″x24″ field tile in the color Black was used. Our collection’s options are simple: four colors in four sizes. The Beige color makes for a serene and simple way to start or end your day.

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Terrazzo Tile Today

Garden State Tile Blog

Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface. Once projects were completed, workers were often left with unusual sized scraps of granite and marble chips. Why Terrazzo?

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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. One of those players, Vadara Quartz Surfaces , rolled out six new patterns of their quartz composite surfaces and each of them is worth real consideration for people looking at natural marble.

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Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. When it comes to creating a trendy interior, using green materials is definitely the way to go. For a classical look, think about incorporating marble into your design. Image Via: Palm Design Group.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. It comes in four colors and can be used outdoors. The line is available in a range of 12 colors and a finish reminiscent of brushed cement.

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Quartz VS. Quartzite Countertops: Make the Right Choice for Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

They are definitely not the same thing and you shouldn’t use the terms interchangeably. Noble Grey by Caesarstone has the the marble look. If you want variety (in price, pattern and color), consistency and no maintenance quartz is a perfect fit. It is completely natural, mined from quarries just like granite.

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