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Posted on December 19, 2016 at 9:32 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on December 19, 2016 at 9:34 pm.

2017 Stone And Tile Trends
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Leathered Finish Countertops For those of you who like a patina finish with a flare, a leathered countertop seems to be the way to go! Stone countertops with a leathered finish have a little texture and a little shine. These tops are not totally honed/flat and they certainly don’t have a high gloss either. The … ∞

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Posted on October 26, 2016 at 3:38 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Facts About Quartzite Before Your Kitchen Remodel
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  1. It Has The “Marble” Look Quartzite is a natural stone; it is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic quartz-based rock. Through a process of high heating and pressure, the sandstone changes into quartzite. Quartzite for the most part, is a durable natural stone, which makes it a good choice for high traffic areas, such as … ∞

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Posted on August 17, 2016 at 6:06 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite
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I get this question all the time! Many customers use the terms Quartz and Quartzite interchangeably because they sound so similar, however, these two materials couldn’t be more different. Read on to find out why:   Quartz is an engineered, man-made material. It typically contains a combination of natural ground quartz and polymer resins. You … ∞

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