Stone Types

GRANITE

Granite is ranked 1st in cleanability. After washing and rinsing, the granite tops provide the greatest reduction in bacteria counts of all the countertop materials tested:

• Granite: 36,000 to 1
• Stainless Steel: 4000 to 1
• Concrete: 2400 to 1
• Tile: 900 to 1
• Wood: 50 to 1
• Laminate: 285 to 1

According to the National Association of Home Builders, the number one remodeling project in America is Granite Kitchen Countertops. Granite is the second hardest material on earth (second only to diamonds). This means it is scratch resistant

When sealed properly, granite is stain resistant and easy to maintain. Sealing of granite is as simple as wiping down your counters and only needs to be done once a year.

Granite is a natural material. It provides beauty and elegance that will be appreciated a lifetime. Since each piece of granite is different in color, your countertops will be unique and distinctive.

Granite is heat resistant, difficult to damage and ideal for flooring, walls and countertops.     

         Baltic Brown                       Bianco Antico                   Black Absolute

            Black Galaxy                         Black Pearl                      Blue Pearl

       Brazilian Gold                       Cashmire Gold               Cashmire White

        Dark Emperador                  Emerald Pearl                 English Walnut

          Gallo Fiorito                    Gallo Ornamental                     Geriba

        Juparana Bordeaux         Juparana Columbo          Juparana Fantastico 

          Key West Gold                 Marron Cahiba                  Mombasa

            Neptune                      New Venetian Gold              Paradiso

           Peacock Gold                Persian Brown                   Persian Green

            Saphire Brown               Tan Brown                       Tropic Brown

            Ubatuba                         Verde Butterfly                  Verde Jewel

MARBLE

Variety of colors either clouded or veined

Most commonly used on floor, vanity tops, bathroom walls, etc.

One will need to be more careful with marble because it is a softer natural stone. However with the right care marble will remain elegant and beautiful for many years.

Its elegance is legendary

TRAVERTINE

Large range of patterns and colors.

Common applications: Tile flooring, wall, bathroom & kitchen countertops, as well as shower walls.

Travertine is a soft natural stone.

ONYX

It is a translucent stone.

Onyx is characterized by veins running through it often in concentric patterns

Onyx is similar to marble in that it will take a high shine and is similar in hardness