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.
Soapstone doesn't play by the same sealing rules as granite or marble. Here's the real version of what it needs, the water test that tells you something, and a realistic oiling schedule.
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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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Quartzite is porous like other natural stone, so it needs sealing. Here's how to tell if yours is due, how often to reseal, and how to run the water test yourself.
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Here's the real schedule for sealing granite countertops, plus a simple water test you can run yourself to see if it's due.
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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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