Are you looking to show your kitchen some TLC this year? Perhaps you’d love an engineered quartz countertop, upper cabinets, a trendy kitchen island, or a more functional marble sink. Or maybe you only know what you don’t want and are looking for modern kitchen inspiration? If so, you’ve come to the right place! 2021 kitchen designs are […]
Calcatta Verona Quartz: A Quartz Countertop that Looks like Marble
All across the country, there is a big movement among homeowners who are looking for quartz countertops that look like real marble. This is in large part because quartz is much better suited to kitchen and bathroom applications than marble. Marble tends to be more porous and softer, which means it doesn’t stand up to heavy use […]
Marble the Granite Way at St. Louis Stone Countertops Company
When people think of an elegant, cool, and stunning countertop they usually think of marble. One of our biggest attractions to marble is those veins of color. When marble is formed under the earth, different minerals are exposed to heat and the veins of color are created. No two slabs of marble look the same. […]
Quartz Colors That Look Like Marble
There are several quartz countertop colors manufactured by reputable quartz brands like Caesarstone, Silestone, and Quartz that look like real marble stone colors. Marble stones like Calcatta marble, Carrara marble, Emperador Dark or Emperador light, Crema Marfil are very beautiful. But they may not be suitable for very active kitchens that are regularly used for […]
The History of Marble Stone And Why It’s so Popular For Countertops
Marble is one of the oldest and most beautiful stones available on the market for countertops. It’s a metamorphic stone that is a result of limestone being subjected to immense amount of pressure for long periods of time. Marble’s popularity began in ancient Rome and Greece, where white and off-white marble was used to construct […]
Bathroom Renovation Trends with Granite and Marble in St. Louis
When you walk into a bathroom designed with marble or granite in St. Louis, you know you are walking into a space of luxury. This is why granite and marble have always been, and continue to be, popular choices in bathroom remodels. Choosing your stone for the bathroom, however, needs to be done with both […]
Everywhere But the Counters: 6 Low Risk Ways to Use Marble in Your Home
Classically beautiful, marble is a long time favorite for kitchen counters. There are many pros and cons of marble in the kitchen; if you considering marble countertops, talk to your local high end fabricator about whether marble counters are right for your your home and lifestyle. Some homeowners have decided on more indestructible materials like […]
Cleaning Up Your Marble Countertops
There is a lot to love about marble countertops. The spectacular beauty and elegance. The wide range of colors in which it is available. The uniqueness of each slab, which means you can truly differentiate your kitchen from those of your friends and neighbors. The absolute resistance to heat. Yes, there are a lot of obvious reasons […]
What exactly is marble etching?
Marble is an absolutely magnificent stone. As a countertop material, it’s timeless, elegant and able to withstand the heat from hot pots and pans. If the practicality and functionality of marble countertops have a downfall, it’s etching. Etching is the physical change that occurs to marble when acid interacts with the stone’s calcium carbonate makeup. […]
The difference between carrara and calacatta marble
One is called Calacatta and comes from the Carrara region of Italy. The other is called called Carrara and comes from Tuscany. One is gray, the other white. They are often confused for one another, but they have distinct differences that can help you determine which is right for your home. Whether you’re debating between […]
