What colors are available in natural stone?
What kinds of finishes are available in natural stone?
What kinds of edge details are available?
What are the thicknesses available in natural stone?
What is the difference between an "undermount" sink and a "drop-in" sink? Is there a cost difference for the type of cutout required?
Can I do one area of my project now, and complete the remainder of it in the same color at a later time without complications?
How heavy is marble or granite and will my cabinets support it?
Do I need support brackets for my raised bar or overhang?
Can my plumber use "plumber's putty" on my stonework to adhere the sinks and faucets?
Do I need to "seal" my stonework?
Will my countertops have visible seams?
Does granite require special care?
Does marble require special care?
Marble has a softer, less stain-resistant surface than granite and it should be treated like a fine piece of wood. Spills
should be wiped up immediately; coasters should be placed under beverage glasses to avoid staining and etching.
Marble is especially susceptible to damage from citric acids, alcohols and oils. Yet, with proper care, its beauty will last
for generations.
Generally, how does the cost compare to other surfaces?
What is your lead-time for installation?
At what point can my project be measured?
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