Written in Stone

News and Tips from International Stoneworks

Posted on February 15, 2017 at 6:38 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on February 15, 2017 at 6:39 pm.

Top 5 Reasons Why White Stone Is White Hot!
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Why is white natural stone such a trend right now? I’m going to give you my top 5 reasons why we just love our Carraras and Calacattas!   1. White marble gives a clean and contemporary look I’ve seen this trend not only for residential projects, but also for commercial projects. From kitchen countertops to … ∞

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Posted on April 25, 2016 at 4:12 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Getty Villa: A Marble Marvel in Malibu, Part II
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Last week I gave you a brief history of the Getty Villa, please click here if you would like to learn more about J. Paul Getty and his amazing Malibu compound.   For those of you who are up to speed, let’s dive right into the most notable marble statue at the Getty Villa:   … ∞

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Posted on March 8, 2016 at 4:19 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on March 9, 2016 at 7:10 pm.

Polishing Stone Adds Shine…And Color!
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There is an additional benefit to polishing natural stone. We all know that when natural stone is polished, you see more shine (duh). Polishing also removes light scratches as well as acid etch marks. However, did you know that polishing stone also brings out the natural color of the stone? The colors become enhanced and the … ∞

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