Natural Stone

Bluestone is a richly colored natural stone with an appealing texture and the kind of character that transcends design styles, giving it a timeless appeal. It is typically blue and grey in color. Bluestone is actually a type of sandstone formed from a mixture of quartz particles and sand. Bluestone is highly durable and can be used for both internal and external spaces.

Granite is a beautiful ornamental stone that is very strong and comes in a wide variety of colors and designs. Due to its strength and durability, granite is used for massive structural work. It is the hardest of structural stones. Granite is an ideal choice for flooring, countertops, vanities, and exterior applications. A broad range of elegant patterns and colors makes granite the most versatile and durable of all stones. It is also the most maintenance-free of all stones.

Limestone is velvety smooth and typically has a soft muted color pallete with minimal pattern variation. There are some sleek and exotic darker colors good for a contemporary design, but limestone is typically selected for its calm and earthy feeling of comfort. Some limestones are dense and hard, but most are porous and should be treated with a sealant. Limestones can be either polished or honed, and are appropriate for bathrooms, fireplaces, countertops, and less-traveled flooring.

Marble is an elegant and age-old building material and is suitable in a variety of installations. Although many think of black and white when thinking of marble, marble is available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Marble tile flooring makes a design statement and looks absolutely beautiful. Marble slab countertops are also beautiful, unique, and durable. Marble is able to withstand different temperatures and wear and tear. When properly cared for, marble will add a lifetime of value to your home.

Onyx is created when quartz crystals are formed in cold-water springs, forming translucent layers of marble. The result is an exquisite material that is characterized by warmth and incredible depth of color, usually yellow, brown, green, orange, and white. True onyx is nearly pure crystalline silica closely related to agate, a semi-precious stone. Onyx tiles are used for flooring and wall applications.

Sandstone unites earthiness and elegance. Sandstone is available in vibrant tones that reflect the colors of nature. Sandstone has a gentle surface reminiscent of the sifting sands of a dessert painted with a full palette of natural colors. Sandstone is known for its durability, dynamic color palette, and exotic beauty.

Slate is a fine natural stone with traces of metal and earth. A more rustic stone, slate is highly durable and available in many colors, offering a beautiful way to protect your home from the elements. Slate tile has varied degree of compressive strength and hardness and can be used for exterior as well as interior applications. Slate not only looks good but is also very cost effective for walls, floors and countertops.

Travertine is a classic material that was used in ancient architectural works of art such as Colosseum in Rome. The characteristic holes in travertine are the result of trapped gas bubbles; as the gas escapes, crystals form in the cavities adding a unique quality to the stone. Travertine has an antique look that improves with age and brings an unmatched elegance to any space.