Stone notes
Notes from the shop on picking stone, caring for it, and what we have learned templating and installing kitchens across the Midlands. No sales pitch, just the truth as we know it.
We walk through the real trade-offs between a full-height stone backsplash and a standard 4-inch splash, covering look, cost, cleaning, and which one fits which kitchen.
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Picking a fabricator comes down to what they show you, what they ask you, and whether they stand behind the seal. Here's what separates a good shop from a risky one.
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Marble slabs vary more than any other stone we sell. Here's what to actually look for in the color, the veining, and the lighting before you commit to one.
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Travertine varies a lot from block to block and even slab to slab, so here's what to look for in color, veining, and fill before you settle on one.
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Dolomite slabs vary more than a lot of buyers expect. Here's how to read color and veining, and why seeing the actual slab in person beats picking from a sample chip.
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Taj Mahal quartzite can look creamy and soft or busy and dramatic depending on the block it came from. Here's how to read color and veining before you commit to a slab.
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Choosing a quartz slab isn't just picking a color chip. Here's how to actually read veining, lighting, and cabinet pairing before you commit.
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We walk through how undermount and drop-in sinks differ on stone, from templating to daily cleaning, so you know what you're choosing before the slab gets cut.
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Soapstone changes color over time and varies a lot from slab to slab, so picking one on a screen is a bad idea. Here's how we walk customers through choosing one in person.
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