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Q: A friend told us that using granite countertops in our bath remodel would make the room look “dated.” Is it true that granite is on its way out?

Since it’s made of 93-percent crushed quartz (one of nature’s hardest minerals), the flexural strength of ColorQuartz Stone is four times more than that of natural stone. And since it’s available in a vast array of color choices, it’s the ideal fusion of beauty and strength—making it an excellent choice for virtually any surface, from residential to commercial.

This is a question lots of our customers ask. The answer, however, varies from stone to stone. Natural stone comes from all around the world. But, there are a few countries that have developed strong quarry industries.

You’ve heard about the virtues of our new quartz surfacing product, ColorQuartz, including the fact that it’s virtually maintenance free. But, you may be wondering what care the surfacing does need and just how minimal the maintenance is. We’ll explain…

Though relatively new in the world of quartz surfacing, ColorQuartz has already made a name for itself. In a recent list of new quartz products, Stone World included ColorQuartz in an article spotlighting new products—right alongside household names like Caesarstone, Silestone and Samsung. Check out the slideshow.

Are you headed to the Coverings show next week in Las Vegas? If you are, don’t miss your chance to catch an exclusive preview of the very latest from ColorQuartz!

How much does natural stone cost? This is typically the very first question that homeowners have for us. And we understand. Naturally, you need to know ballpark figures before you get too far in your planning process. Depending on your budget, this is a pretty big deal. So, what, exactly, can you expect to pay for your granite countertop or marble shower?

ColorQuartz may not yet be a household brand name, but at Marble & Granite, Inc., we’re confident that as you learn more about this dynamic material, you’ll agree that it's a great choice for all of your quartz surfacing needs. Here’s a little bit of history about the company to help you understand our choice to bring ColorQuartz to the New England market.

Here at Marble and Granite, Inc., we’re exceptionally proud to be New England’s only distributor of ColorQuartz® Stone surfaces. And we’re excited to share with you all of the reasons that we love this product.

About 14 years ago, Marble and Granite, Inc. first introduced quartz surfacing to the New England marketplace when we began marketing and selling Caesarstone. At that time, quartz was essentially an unknown product. We saw back then that the features and benefits that this innovative material provide, and we felt confident that it was a surface consumers would soon come to trust.