Last week I was walking the slab yard with a lovely couple and perusing our inventory in the hot, Florida sun. It was their first visit to Superior Granite and they had many questions that I was happy to answer. Potential customers typically ask many of the same questions when doing research on which material…
A DIVERSE INVENTORY AND HOW IT SAVES YOU TIME, MONEY, AND YOUR SANITY! There are many things in life that bring me joy. The smell of fresh cut grass, the first cool morning of Spring announcing its arrival, and getting containers full of new inventory. Anyone working on a new construction project, remodel, renovation, or…
Close your eyes and imagine: the sunlight is on your face, the smell of a ribeye steak sizzling on the grill in from of you, perhaps your children or friends are splashing and laughing in the pool within earshot. Drink in hand, you’re enjoying every moment of your outdoor kitchen/grill area and making memories that…
When searching for the proper company to install your new countertops, follow the tips provided to ensure it’s the home modification envisioned.
Technology allows us more choices than ever before in almost every aspect of the design process whether renovating, remodeling, or building a new home from the ground up. An exciting new option for natural stone countertops has emerged and is gaining in popularity as it becomes more accessible to natural stone distributers. The same way your wall paint is available in a variety of finishes, natural stone slabs can be polished, honed, or textured to your preference, giving you myriad options with one color. We will explore the different textures available for natural stone slabs and the techniques used to obtain them.
FANTASY BROWN – “What IS this stuff?” If you’ve visited any reputable slab yard of late chances are you’ve seen the beautiful Fantasy Brown. As gorgeous as she is popular, Fantasy Brown is the head cheerleader of the natural stone world. It’s being used with increasing frequency because of its unique ability to pull both warm…
Marble is a long-time favorite of sculptors and architects. As a matter of fact, we have been using this beautiful stone for thousands of years. Everyone is familiar with sculptures of ancient Greece and Rome. It has been used for some of the most beautiful and intriguing sculptures and structures in human history. Statues and…
Geology.com defines marble as a metamorphic stone. Marble is significantly softer than granite, making carving and etching much easier. For this reason, marble is often used as a decorative element or to create pillars, fountains or sculptures. Sometimes patterns are cut into the stone. Due to its softness and its highly reactive nature to acids,…