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What is the difference between Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario marble?
Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario marbles are world-famous stones quarried in the Carrara region in Northern Italy. Impressive monuments...
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Mar 11, 20212 min read
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How Are Stone Slabs Made?
Natural stone is mined from the Earth, in large quarries. The different mineral composition of each stone, forming process, and quarry...
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Jan 31, 20212 min read
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What is the Difference Between Granite and Marble?
Granite and Marble are both natural stones, mined from the Earth. Granite is an igneous rock, formed from molten lava that has cooled and...
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Dec 21, 20202 min read
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Which is Better for Flooring; Marble, Granite, or Porcelain Tiles?
Marble, Granite and Porcelain tile are typically used in high-traffic areas of the home and wet environments, where a more resistant and...
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Dec 14, 20203 min read
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Vinyl vs. Laminate: What’s The Difference?
Vinyl and Laminate flooring are known as the budget-conscious choice for flooring in your home. These are both synthetic composite...
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Nov 23, 20202 min read
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The Difference Between Solid and Engineered Hardwood
Wood is a staple material in the construction and design of a home. When it comes to choosing flooring, many homeowners opt for natural...
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Oct 28, 20202 min read
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What is Terrazzo?
Terrazzo is a composite material, typically formed by a poured cement or resin base with added material chips such as marble, granite,...
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Sep 28, 20201 min read
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Metal Types and Finishes
Metals are found in many aspects of interior design and décor. Common applications for metals are plumbing fixtures, hardware,...
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Aug 26, 20203 min read
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What is Soapstone?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed mainly of talc, which makes it a fairly soft stone. The typical colouration is dark grey and...
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Aug 3, 20201 min read
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What is Laminate Furniture?
Lamination is the process of covering the surface of a material, typically low-grade inexpensive wood, with a durable layer of man made...
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Aug 2, 20202 min read
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What is Porcelain?
Porcelain is a type of ceramic material, mainly made of kaolin clay material. It is fired at high temperatures around 1,400°C which...
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Jul 18, 20202 min read
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What is Stoneware?
Stoneware is a type of ceramic or pottery that is more durable and less porous than Earthenware or Terracotta. It is created by firing...
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Jul 6, 20201 min read
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What is Terracotta?
Terracotta comes from the Italian “Baked-earth”. It is a reddish-brown clay based material that has been fired at moderately low...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read
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What is slate?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock, created by the metamorphism of the sedimentary rock shale. Shale has a composition mainly of clay...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read
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What is Onyx?
Onyx is a coveted material known for its translucent properties. There are two different types of Onyx that are referred to; the...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read
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Limestone vs Travertine
Limestone and Travertine are essentially the same type of stone, with travertine having a unique formation process that distinguishes...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read
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How to Clean and Maintain Natural Stone
Caring for your natural stone can sometimes be confusing, with so many products on the market it’s important to select the proper ones to...
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Jun 28, 20202 min read
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Natural Stone Finishes
When it comes to selecting natural stone, not only is it important to understand the type of stone, you must also understand what the...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
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What is Granite?
Granite is an igneous rock, formed from molten lava that has cooled and crystallized under immense pressure. The word is derived from the...
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Jun 16, 20201 min read
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What is marble?
The word “Marble” comes from Greek origins, meaning “shimmering block of stone”. Commercially, any stone (other than granite) capable of...
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Jun 15, 20201 min read
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