Natural Stones, Ceramic and Porcelain Products

Granite is the most durable architectural building stone. This igneous rock is comprised mainly of quartz, graphite, mica and other minerals. There is an increasing popularity for granite due to its beauty, versatility and consistency. This stone is used for a variety of commercial and residential applications. Granite is ideal for countertops, tile floors, walls, as well as new decorative sinks. Granite is quarried worldwide, with the most exotic colors coming from Brazil, India and Southern Africa. Quarries can be found in 32 different countries worldwide.


Marble has been valued for centuries for its rich palette of colors. This metamorphic rock is comprised primarily of calcium carbonate, fossils and other minerals that create a wide variety of colors and polished for a mirror-like shine. Marble can be used in many different projects including foyers, floor tiles, bathroom wall tiles, vanities, fireplaces, columns, steps and many others surfaces. Typically marble is not used in kitchens because of it is absorbent nature.

Limestone is a sandy sedimentary rock formed closer to the earth's surface. It frequently captures fossilized plant and animal life that adds texture and character to stone. Similar to marble and granite, limestone can be used for a number of interior and exterior building applications, including floor tiles, wall tiles, vanities, fireplaces, columns, steps and more. Limestone can be polished to achieve a high gloss finish. It’s most commonly honed (matte), tumbled (antique or acid washed) or natural (split face or rough) in finishes. The color is typically neutral tones of beige and tan.

Travertine, mostly known for its texture, is comprised primarily of calcium carbonate. Travertine is extremely similar to limestone in composition however it is mined differently and is found in the ocean scape. Slabs and tiles are cut from blocks with the veining (regular cut) or across the veining (cross-cut). This stone can be used with the holes for a more rustic & antique look, or fill the holes with a tinted epoxy and hone or polish the surface to achieve a solid surface effect. Travertine can be used in a wide range of interior and exterior building applications, like floor tiles, wall tiles, vanities, fireplaces, columns, steps and more. The most famous travertine structure standing today is the Coliseum in Rome.

Onyx is a very soft stone yet somewhat brittle. It is the result of water dissolving limestone and re-depositing it as sinter, a different kind of stone. Onyx is a beautiful stone that is very striking when backlit and can be used for specialty projects but not good to be used in areas that are subject to heavy traffic and hard wear.

Slate is a fine-grained rock formed when sedimentary rocks such as shale are metamorphosed by great pressure. Slate splits into perfectly cleaved, broad thin layers; this characteristically regular and planar cleavage is called slaty cleavage. In the formation of slate, pressure causes the flaky minerals within the sedimentary rock, such as mica, clay, and chlorite, to be reoriented. Slate is intermediate in hardness between mica and shale; the better grades are used for roofing. Its characteristic color is gray-blue. Slate is mined in Maine, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Lake Superior, and the Rocky Mts.

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of sand-sized grains cemented by clay, silica, calcium carbonate, or iron oxide. Sandstone often contains other mineral grains such as feldspar or mica, and very small fragments of pre-existing rocks common in the earth’s crust. When sandstone is cemented by quartz it has great strength and can be used for construction and structural uses.

Ceramic & Porcelain tiles are hard, brittle, heat-resistant products that are manufactured by firing clay and other materials. Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile fired from pure white clay to generate a much denser material. There are two different varieties of porcelain tile regular and through body. In through body porcelain tile, the color goes the entire way through the tile. If a through body porcelain tile were to chip it would be the same color composite throughout. Ceramic tiles are usually glazed with the color being a topical layer. Porcelain tile are slightly more expensive then ceramic tile because it does not absorb moisture and is less likely to chip that makes it appropriate for outdoor use. Tile is typically less expensive and has a wide range of colors that are very consistent because it ‘s a man-made product. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are an excellent alternative for buyers who are looking at a price point but want a natural stone look. Tile can be manufactured to emulate natural stone. Ceramic and Porcelain tiles can be used in many projects including floor and wall tiles, countertops, as well as bathrooms.

Stone Finishes

The finish of a stone adds to the beauty and durability of the final product. Below are the different applications available.