March 2013

Intercrystalline Coloring is more than simply adding a splash of the rainbow. This is the process that can take an ordinary stone and turn it into a piece that catches the eye. For, it is what gives a deep, rich color that makes the stone seemingly glow from within. The process begins with heat in a vacuum setting, adding pressure. The stone separates on a microscopic level, creating small voids. Color is then added to the space, and set. This is where the character of the stone is born. The depth required to perform the colorization is merely a few centimeters. And that is the difference between seeing a color stand on top of the crystals to becoming one with them. Crystaline Stone has turned this process into an art form.

All this, while creating outstanding materials with incredible characteristics. Some of them include the non-porous surface, that not only lasts years, requires little or no maintenance, while retaining that new look which is so desired. In addition, the lack of pores means a lack of a handhold for bacteria. There are numerous other characteristics: stain, scratch and heat resistant, with a natural look and very comfortable feel to the touch.

The Classico line is a brilliant one, as shown in the brochure. Ranging from a bright red to subdued white, any color scheme can be incorporated using these. And, we at Marble and Granite understand the importance of their mission, bringing the best product to the markets, while retaining the precious resources of Earth, air, water and environment. For this reason, we are quite happy to have one of the largest inventories of the entire line. Contact us today for a personal viewing.

You need no longer worry about the surface of your countertop. The kids cannot ruin it with pens, the husband cannot stain it with his motor oil or even spray paint, and the incident involving your neighbors’ spilled red wine can be brushed off stoically. You can have that gorgeous countertop without stress.

Everyone knows there is some correlation between the cost of something, its quality and service; ie: the time of delivery; generally, the higher the cost, higher quality is inferred and the quicker the installation. Sometimes it doesn't matter - if the difference is less than a dollar between two similar products. Or quality, perhaps - if you are going to use it only once, say a plastic fork. But when it comes to a renovation in your house, all of these - cost, quality and service - play a major role in your decision making for what type of materials and which fabricator you plan to hire when pricing granite countertops.

If you skimp on the price of installation, you may end up with really poor craftsmanship, and not even the best product would hold up to that. The lowest price in a fabricator could mean the installation may take a very long time, causing your renovation to be that much more inconvenient, especially if it is in your living space. Or, perhaps the installation could be shoddy, with unsightly seams or shortcuts taken, degrading the overall appearance. It is best to shy away from the folks who give the very lowest bid when pricing granite countertops, even though they are initially very tempting. You may be unhappy with the final result. Feel free to visit our blog for ideas and more tips.

There’s been a lot of buzz about crystaline stone