2014

When our stone experts in Italy came across these gorgeous, uniquely sized Calacatta Marble Original slabs, we knew this was one opportunity we couldn’t pass by!

Natural stone tile is an incredibly versatile and popular choice for surfacing these days. From kitchen floors, backsplashes, and shower walls in the home to bathrooms, lobbies and restaurants in commercial locations, natural stone tile offers a way to uniquely express a distinctive personality or theme. We’re often asked: “What’s in style with tile?” So, here’s a summary of the latest trends we’re seeing at Marble and Granite, Inc.  

You know that some of the most exquisite marble in the world comes from Italy. And Brazil has historically produced some of the most gorgeous granites available. But, did you know that there are some pretty amazing natural stones that are quarried right here in the United States?

Now that we’ve finally “sprung ahead” and the days are a bit longer, you’ve no doubt got warmer weather on your mind. Maybe you’re even thinking about some outdoor projects that will let you enjoy the open air more freely as the temperature rises. If so, you’re not alone. The outdoor living and landscape sector has grown into a $60-billion per year industry—and not just in the areas that are warm-year-round. No matter where you live, you can design a beautiful outdoor living space that will last— as long as you know which materials will stand the test of time.

Neolith is a beautiful choice for kitchen countertops; photo via Neolith North America

You probably already know that Marble and Granite, Inc. offers first-class surfacing materials like granite, marble, limestone, onyx, slate, travertine, soapstone, quartz, Neolith and more. But it’s equally important to us that you understand who we are, how we’ve grown, and what we value. As it’s these core elements that have made us New England’s largest natural stone wholesaler.

A few weeks ago, we blogged about how quartz surfacing is way more than a passing fad. As consumers, designers, and architects learn more about the versatility and durability of this material, its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds—with it now second only to granite as the top choice in countertops today. It’s interesting, however, to look back over the past decade to see how the industry itself has evolved, not just the technology.

Have you just begun a kitchen remodel, or do you have one on the horizon? If so, you won’t want to miss the Spring Seminar Series at the Clarke showroom in Milford, MA.

The short answer to this question is no. Soapstone is a relatively soft material, and it will scratch. But, there are some things you can do to minimize the appearance of inevitable scratches.

We love high-performing ultra compact Neolith surfacing. So we decided to attend the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) earlier this month in Las Vegas when manufacturer The Size introduced their new color collection, Classtone.