Natural Stone

Whether it is made into a slab or produced as a tile, each piece of natural stone is unique! As a group, natural stones are costly, yet beautiful. The most commonly used stones for countertops are granite, slate, and soapstone. Their textures are primarily polished or honed. Some stone types are preferred over others for different applications due to their porosity (permeability to fluids). The more porous the stone, the easier it will stain. In order to protect the stone, some need to be sealed and others need to be oiled--always use the right products to allow the stone to breathe.

Visit Stone Care International for non-toxic cleaning, sealing, and polishing maintenance tips and products for granite, marble, limestone, slate, terrazzo, agglomerates, terra cotta, and grout. Marble Masters is an importer and custom fabricator of exotic stone, granite, marble, travertine, and limestone products. Visit Marble Master's site to get more information and shop for their products in both raw and slab forms (usually 70% below current retail prices).