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Though it may look like cross-sectioned rings of wood, Stonewood granite is a natural stone that commands attention!

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?

Reading about all of the fun new gadgets introduced at a recent Consumer Electronics Show brings to mind how much technology has changed our lives. It’s changed our business too. Today, you have the convenience of checking our live inventory right on your laptop at www.marbleandgranite.com or smart phone with our StonePedia app. But what’s particularly interesting to note is how technology has affected every aspect of design.

Marble and granite are both beautiful, highly sought-after surfacing materials. But each one does have its own attributes. Weighing the pros and cons before deciding on one or the other for your surfacing project is important. So, what exactly is the difference?

Although it’s not obvious to the naked eye, rocks do absorb water. This came as a pretty big surprise to a recent customer who couldn’t figure out why a salesperson would try talking her into “non-porous” quartz surfacing for her busy family bathroom. “It’s a hard surface! How can a natural stone countertop absorb water?” she wondered.

 Granite vanity by LDa Architecture & Interiors; photo via Houzz