The most durable material for kitchen countertops, granite offers resiliency unparalleled by other countertop surfaces. Granite is an igneous rock that began as molten rock deep beneath the earth’s surface. Under extreme pressure and temperature the granite forms into eye catching displays of color and grain variation. These variations are caused by different mineral compositions that make up the granite. Natural variations in the stone such as veins and inclusions make each piece unique to the next insuring that the slabs put in your kitchen are one of a kind.
Marble
Marble actually starts as limestone that was deposited in an ocean environment millions of years ago. Under extreme pressure and temperature the seashells and calcium deposits recrystallize and form into marble. Marble is a soft material and is generally used in low traffic areas. Marble ads a warm feel to any project. Marble varies in color with the most common type being from Carrera, Italy.
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock deposited by pre-existing ocean environments millions of years ago. It is made up of sea animal detritus, shells, coral and calcium carbonate deposits that over time, has compacted into beds of limestone. Limestone is a soft material that comes in a variety of grey tones and is generally used in lower traffic areas.
Travertine
Travertine forms around bubbling hot springs that occurs above or beneath the surface of the earth. The occurrence of these formations above the earth’s surface is actually called tuffa. Under temperature and pressure these deposits slightly recrystallize and compact into beds of travertine. Earth tone dominated, for a truly old world look to your project, this is the stone for you.
Onyx
Onyx, prized for its exotic colors and rarity, forms in cold water, underground environments that are not unlike caves. Drip by drip, onyx forms from cascading under ground water systems that have found voids in the earths crust. The colors form by the minerals that the water has been in contact with during its journey. Its concoidal texture and colors, ad a truly unique counter surface to any project.
Engineered Stone
Engineered stone is comprised of 93% quarts material and 7% resins that hold all of the aggregate together. Quartz surfacing is extremely durable and is perfect for the active family who needs a little less maintenance worries. Engineered stone has a large color palate to choose from and is available from companies such as CeaserStone, Zodiaq, LG and Silestone.