Saturday, October 31, 2009
Cracked granite
I just had a granite top installed. I have two cracks on the front of the granite to the sink all the way through and one behind the sink to the back splash. Can this be repaired and will it re-crack. Also have two seams that really are very rough. I notified the the company and they came out and looked then came out and drilled the holes for the faucets never sayiny a word. I wasn't home and the job is in a casita that doesn't have access from the house so they come and go sometimes without me noticing.
Granite Memorial and building product
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4X4 Marble Slab
My Grandfather, who owned and operated a wonderful home made candy shoppe used 4ft by 4ft by 2 inches marble slabs to create fudge, toffee, and the like.
When he died, about 15 years ago, I was able to procure one of the slabs, mostly for the nostalgia of the work I did for him as a youth.
I brought the slab home, eased it onto the earth in the back yard, and there it has remained until now.
My wife and I now want to restore it, and make a coffee table with it, but you can imagine the condition it is in. What do you suggest?
When he died, about 15 years ago, I was able to procure one of the slabs, mostly for the nostalgia of the work I did for him as a youth.
I brought the slab home, eased it onto the earth in the back yard, and there it has remained until now.
My wife and I now want to restore it, and make a coffee table with it, but you can imagine the condition it is in. What do you suggest?
Arizona Sandstone
I am thinking of paving my front porch with Arizona sandstone, to be placed on top of an existing cement porch. I notice that it is very grainy and tends to shed grains of sands when rubbed. And it is extremely porous, and will leave a reddish trace on your hands after water is applied and it is rubbed.
So, as a front porch material, will I have to guard against people tracking red sand into the house? is that really a problem? And does its high porousness make it more susceptible to erosion and breaking down after installation?
I assume it will stain fairly easily. Should I treat it with anything to prevent against staining?
And finally, will it get slippery when wet? It seems to be non-slip, but a good rain might make it slippery/
I do not live in the Southwest. I live in Maryland, but I love the stone and would love to use it. I am just not sure that it would be the right choice.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
So, as a front porch material, will I have to guard against people tracking red sand into the house? is that really a problem? And does its high porousness make it more susceptible to erosion and breaking down after installation?
I assume it will stain fairly easily. Should I treat it with anything to prevent against staining?
And finally, will it get slippery when wet? It seems to be non-slip, but a good rain might make it slippery/
I do not live in the Southwest. I live in Maryland, but I love the stone and would love to use it. I am just not sure that it would be the right choice.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Rust stains
Does anyone know how to remove severe rust stains on sandstone window sills caused by rusty wire screens protecting stained glass windows?
Friday, October 30, 2009
Paradise Blue Granite & Azul Macauba Marble
My Expo designer has ordered Paradise Blue granite for my new bathroom vanity and for the bench seat and threshold in the shower (not yet installed), and Azul Macauba marble from Sicis NA for a 6" accent on the shower walls and on the front of the shower bench (already installed).
I have since read articles that state that Blue Paradise granite should not be installed in or around a high moisture area. It is also recommended that this granite be sealed with an impregnating sealer (I'm not certain if this means that it can then be installed in a high moisture area.) I have read the same thing about the Azul Macauba.
I'm so worried that this so expensive granite and marble should not be in my new bathroom at all. Am I being mislead about this? Thanks so much for your help.
I have since read articles that state that Blue Paradise granite should not be installed in or around a high moisture area. It is also recommended that this granite be sealed with an impregnating sealer (I'm not certain if this means that it can then be installed in a high moisture area.) I have read the same thing about the Azul Macauba.
I'm so worried that this so expensive granite and marble should not be in my new bathroom at all. Am I being mislead about this? Thanks so much for your help.
laying travertine pavers
I am laying a patio on a bed that is topped with 1" of sand. How can I lay the travertine so it have small spaces to put polymeric sand in the joints when I am finished? My concern is that I can't vibrate them in with a plate compactor without them moving and making some cracks bigger than others between the stones... suggestions?
swimming pool surround
Hi Maurizio,
I am building a house in Hawaii and am planning on buying the stone from China or Bali. I am going to Xiamen in a few weeks to look at stone. I have been reading your forum and see that many stones don't work properly around a swimming pool. Would you please recommend the best stone for around a swimming pool?
Please, please and please.
Thanks,
Linda
I am building a house in Hawaii and am planning on buying the stone from China or Bali. I am going to Xiamen in a few weeks to look at stone. I have been reading your forum and see that many stones don't work properly around a swimming pool. Would you please recommend the best stone for around a swimming pool?
Please, please and please.
Thanks,
Linda
wood vein marble tiles
It is excellent materials to for wall and flooring decorations due to its unique natural wood vein.
Size: 15*
Thickness:
Surface: acid,polished
Packing: wood crates
We can also supply antique ,black,grey, golden,purple,green,yellow wood vein marble.
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Stone and marble
China Zenger Stone Company is a manufacturer and exporter of granite, marble, tiles,mosaic,fireplace , tofindstone, etc.
The products we supply include:
1) Granite Marble Tile , Slab, Cut to Size and Random size with flamed (or blamed first ,then brushed), polished, Bush-hammered, Sandblasted , etc. We specialize in supply china wood vein marble products,which is excellent materials to make tabletop,counter top,handrails,floorings and wall decorations due to its unique wood vein.
2) Countertop, Vanity, Bar tops, Marble faucet,Island top, Bath Tub, Sink. These are for Public area, Restrooms, Kitchen, Garden.
3) Slate, Sandstone, Limestone,Curbstone,Cultural Stone,Pavers. This is Natural products for wall and floor!
4) Tofindstone, Fireplace, Medallion, Mosaic, Sculpture,Fountain and any building, decoration stone.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
water stains
Great website! Basically,I have just had granite countertop installed in my kitchen. The stone is golden, yellowish. The name was "Gold sand" i believe. When you drop water on it, it leaves a dark stain, which looks really bad. And now I am scared to use it so what i got from this site is that it needs to be sealed. So i called the store to seal it and they told me that they do not seal it. It has been already sealed when it comes from the factory. and one day, even one of the guys came and put some kinda polish on it, which is not helping either. I am still seeing dark stain from water. So i went back to the store and complained so they gave me very little granite sealer "impregnator" in a bottle to apply it and told me to do it every 2-3 months or even sooner depending on how you maintain it. it sounds very soon. i have heard every six months to a year? I am really confused. it has been really bothering me. Can u tell me what exactly i should do and if that's a good sealer? or if i can use something else?
thanks
thanks
some type of skim coating over limestone
I have a house that was built in 1890 and it has a limestone and brick foundation. It has some sort of skimcoating over the walls in the basement to smooth them out and cover the limestone and brick. The coating is crubling off the walls in places. Any ideas of what that coating is? And any ideas of what i can use to repair it?
granite for Kitchen
We are considering Giallo Burgundy(I heard this is aka Blue Storm - not sure though..) for our 6'x4' Kitchen Island and Golden Ray for the kitchen counters. Are these suitable for the kitchen? I will be trying the Lemon Juice test on the Giallo Burgundy but couldn't get a sample for Golden Ray.Any comments/suggestions is appreciated.Thanks -Jaya
Uba Tuba water spots
I have been following your forums for some time now and I recently had Uba Tuba Gold installed in my kitchen. The installers did put sealant on it however and I am developing water spots near my faucets/soap dispenser. Since Uba Tuba does not apparently need sealant I got a stripper and took off the sealant just a small area around the sink to see if it was etchings on the sealant that were causing my problem. However, they are still there. Suggestions? Did I not get all of the sealer off? Thanks for the help- am still wondering if I should just strip the whole thing or not.
Saturnia Marble
What are the specific characteristics of Saturnia, as distinct from other types of marble?
Does it have to be sealed - just once, or regularly?
Is it more porous and soft, or less, than other marble?
Where does it come from (in US or other country)?
Does it have to be sealed - just once, or regularly?
Is it more porous and soft, or less, than other marble?
Where does it come from (in US or other country)?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Granite in Shower, Need Cleaning Advice!
I just moved into a condo and am renting from the owner. The shower is mostly rock/stone tile, but has a granite shelf. One question I have is what can I use to clean this shower that won't damage the granite? The other question is that I have used the shelf to hold soap/shampoo/conditioner/etc. and it seems to be darkening the granite in certain spots (the granite is a white/gray/black mix). Is there any way I can clean these spots or remove them? Please help, I know nothing about granite!
MB Stone Information
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
MB Stone Information
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
saturnia marble
saturnia
What are the specific characteristics of Saturnia, as distinct from other types of marble? Does it have to be sealed - just once, or regularly? Is it more porous and soft, or less, than other marble?
What are the specific characteristics of Saturnia, as distinct from other types of marble? Does it have to be sealed - just once, or regularly? Is it more porous and soft, or less, than other marble?
MB Stone Information
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
MB Stone information
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
MB STONE
findstone Update
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
findstone
While this is of course a time of change here at MB Stone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
findstone
findstone UPDATE
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at findstone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
findstone
While this is of course a time of change here at findstone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the MB Stone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded MB Stone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire MB Stone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be MB Stone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
findstone
findstone Update
To our loyal friends and customers,
While this is of course a time of change here at findstone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the findstone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded findstone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire findstone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be findstone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
Laura Bertoli
While this is of course a time of change here at findstone, we felt it our responsibility to let all of you who were loyal to our company and to Maurizio for so long know that the findstone line of quality stone care products remains the sole property of MB Stone. Any information you may hear or receive claiming otherwise is patently untrue. For as long as it has existed, the principle upon which Maurizio founded findstone was the idea that honesty and integrity were paramount in business and in life. As such, if and when we choose to make any changes, we will announce so here, openly. At this time, the entire findstone product line remains available through this site and through our numerous professional distributors. Any other product claiming to be findstone or other company claiming possession of our formula is not only lying, it is attempting to mislead a trusting community by exploiting a horrible situation. Each of us who knew Maurizio knew that this was the very sort of unprofessionalism which he spent his career uncovering.
We thank you all for you continued support.
Sincerely,
Laura Bertoli
Strawberry stain on granite
I have Toasted Almond granite in my kitchen. We left a container
of strawberries sitting on the counter and they have leaked causing a red
square stain. What can I do to remove this stain? I have several other
smaller stains that I believe are more "oil" based, most likely from butter
that didn't get completely wiped up. Because these counters are lighter,
they see to show everything! They were sealed when installed about 1 year
ago. How often do I need to reseal? Thank you.
of strawberries sitting on the counter and they have leaked causing a red
square stain. What can I do to remove this stain? I have several other
smaller stains that I believe are more "oil" based, most likely from butter
that didn't get completely wiped up. Because these counters are lighter,
they see to show everything! They were sealed when installed about 1 year
ago. How often do I need to reseal? Thank you.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Cabernet "granite" sealer and residue issues
I purchased honed "Cabernet Granite" (I believe the stone was from Brazil) countertops for my kitchen in March of this year from a local installer. I was assured that they had been sealed properly, and were durable and stain resistant. The stone surrounds my sink, as well as my drop-in cooktop.
The day of the installation, I placed a small bottle of camelina oil (a food supplement to make my dog's coat shinier) on the counter, before putting it away. I did not notice that it had left a ring until the next day. A soap dish with a bar of Ivory soap also left a large stain. The installer applied oil and stain remover to the stains, which only served to move them to the edges of the poultice applications, leaving larger rings. In the months that followed, we found that placing bottles, seltzer cans, etc. left rings on the stone that became extremely obvious whenever the counters were wiped with water.
After four months of complaining to the installers, they concluded that the stone had previously had a coating applied to it that was preventing their sealers from working properly. Their solution was to apply an acid paste to the stone to hopefully remove this sealer, and get the stone back to its original, "raw," form, after which it would take the sealer properly. The acid made the stone much whiter than it had originally been, and the texture is now similar to that of a blackboard. It is difficult to clean any type of food spills off of it, and dragging my mixer, blender, etc. across it makes a horrible screeching sound. The only way that we have found to clean any type of oil spill (including any food spill that has any oil in it -- I use the stone to roll out pie crusts, knead bread dough, etc) is with dish soap and a green scotch-brite sponge. Unfortunately, after scrubbing the counter with the sponge's green side, black residue appears on the yellow side when wiped. I use my laptop on the counter, and my silver bracelet has left squiggly lines all over the area where I use the mouse. I am afraid that the installer's acid solution has damaged the stone, and will lead to further difficulties. The company that sold me the stone has informed me that they have already lost enough money attempting to solve my problem, and that I am now on my own. They explained that the stains, cleaning difficulties, and unusual textures are part of the "patina" that develops on the stone over time.
I am wondering if you have heard of this type of stone, and if you have any suggestions or solutions. It is reddish brown, with pinkish to orange colored blotches, swirls, etc, black veins, and small random white flecks. The stone is hard (I can not scratch it with a screwdriver)except for the white flecks, which are softer than steel. I spoke to a geologist at Montana State University, and he believes that it is a metamorphic rock that was formed from either a sandstone welded together with silica, or a volcanic tuff. He was unable to further narrow his impression of the stone, other than to identify the white flecks as calcite deposits, as they were softer than the surrounding stone, and fizz when acid is applied to them.
If necessary, I will find a way to force the installer to remove the stone, but this will entail at least a week of demolition and replacement of upper cabinets and backsplashes that are currently scribed to the countertops.
Please help me, as I have no health insurance, and can not afford to treat the stomach ulcer and liver cirrhosis that my countertops have caused.
Thank you for your time.
--Mario DiCecco
Bozeman, Montana
The day of the installation, I placed a small bottle of camelina oil (a food supplement to make my dog's coat shinier) on the counter, before putting it away. I did not notice that it had left a ring until the next day. A soap dish with a bar of Ivory soap also left a large stain. The installer applied oil and stain remover to the stains, which only served to move them to the edges of the poultice applications, leaving larger rings. In the months that followed, we found that placing bottles, seltzer cans, etc. left rings on the stone that became extremely obvious whenever the counters were wiped with water.
After four months of complaining to the installers, they concluded that the stone had previously had a coating applied to it that was preventing their sealers from working properly. Their solution was to apply an acid paste to the stone to hopefully remove this sealer, and get the stone back to its original, "raw," form, after which it would take the sealer properly. The acid made the stone much whiter than it had originally been, and the texture is now similar to that of a blackboard. It is difficult to clean any type of food spills off of it, and dragging my mixer, blender, etc. across it makes a horrible screeching sound. The only way that we have found to clean any type of oil spill (including any food spill that has any oil in it -- I use the stone to roll out pie crusts, knead bread dough, etc) is with dish soap and a green scotch-brite sponge. Unfortunately, after scrubbing the counter with the sponge's green side, black residue appears on the yellow side when wiped. I use my laptop on the counter, and my silver bracelet has left squiggly lines all over the area where I use the mouse. I am afraid that the installer's acid solution has damaged the stone, and will lead to further difficulties. The company that sold me the stone has informed me that they have already lost enough money attempting to solve my problem, and that I am now on my own. They explained that the stains, cleaning difficulties, and unusual textures are part of the "patina" that develops on the stone over time.
I am wondering if you have heard of this type of stone, and if you have any suggestions or solutions. It is reddish brown, with pinkish to orange colored blotches, swirls, etc, black veins, and small random white flecks. The stone is hard (I can not scratch it with a screwdriver)except for the white flecks, which are softer than steel. I spoke to a geologist at Montana State University, and he believes that it is a metamorphic rock that was formed from either a sandstone welded together with silica, or a volcanic tuff. He was unable to further narrow his impression of the stone, other than to identify the white flecks as calcite deposits, as they were softer than the surrounding stone, and fizz when acid is applied to them.
If necessary, I will find a way to force the installer to remove the stone, but this will entail at least a week of demolition and replacement of upper cabinets and backsplashes that are currently scribed to the countertops.
Please help me, as I have no health insurance, and can not afford to treat the stomach ulcer and liver cirrhosis that my countertops have caused.
Thank you for your time.
--Mario DiCecco
Bozeman, Montana
Terrazzo
I want to make a terrazzo tabletop. I was in the marble & granite industry
around 10 years ago. We never installed terrazzo. How do I pour a terrazzo tabletop approx. 32" square. Set forms etc, but what is the mix of portland and sand . I also want to color the portland mix and add glass and stone
chips.I know a local marble company that can polish it with a slab polisher will that work with the glass in the mix.? Will diamond pads polish the edges as
well ?
around 10 years ago. We never installed terrazzo. How do I pour a terrazzo tabletop approx. 32" square. Set forms etc, but what is the mix of portland and sand . I also want to color the portland mix and add glass and stone
chips.I know a local marble company that can polish it with a slab polisher will that work with the glass in the mix.? Will diamond pads polish the edges as
well ?
dark ring on vanity top
Hi
6 months ago I had granite countertops installed in 2 bathrooms. Both were referred to as Barre granite and were from a quarry in Barre,Vt. They are muticolored black,grey and white (like a stone monument) They were sealed by the installer and recently resealed by me using an impregnator seal.
One bathroom is rarely used. I placed a ceramic soap dispenser with an unglazed bottom on the countertop and noticed that after it being left for about 2 months a dark wet ring appeared (the dispenser does not leak). I assumed that this was the result of water resulting from condensation (the bathroom gets a hot sun) I removed the dispenser and wiped up the water. However, after about 2 weeks the ring, although lighter, still remains. I don't know what to do at this point and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Ralph
6 months ago I had granite countertops installed in 2 bathrooms. Both were referred to as Barre granite and were from a quarry in Barre,Vt. They are muticolored black,grey and white (like a stone monument) They were sealed by the installer and recently resealed by me using an impregnator seal.
One bathroom is rarely used. I placed a ceramic soap dispenser with an unglazed bottom on the countertop and noticed that after it being left for about 2 months a dark wet ring appeared (the dispenser does not leak). I assumed that this was the result of water resulting from condensation (the bathroom gets a hot sun) I removed the dispenser and wiped up the water. However, after about 2 weeks the ring, although lighter, still remains. I don't know what to do at this point and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Ralph
White Carrera marble statues
Can anyone help me please as I am trying to clean large very old statues made of Carrera marble, they are white and a lot of them are pitted with black spots. I have tried cleaning them with steradant which is a dental teeth whitner and wrapping in plastic wrap it is taking of the surface dirt but not cleaning the more deep grained dirt.
They are outside statues, so any information would be great.
Thank you,
Maree
Please Help Me With My Granite Issues
CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME .
I HAVE ARIAN BLUE GRANITE SO I AM TOLD - 24" X 24" ON MY FLOORS.
THE FINISH APPEARS TO BE SATIN.
MY DOG URINATED AND IT HAS LEFT LARGE WATER MARKS.
ALSO THERE IS RADIENT HEAT AND THERE IS MASKING TAPE THAT HAS REMNANTS AFFIXED TO THE FLOOR IN SOME AREAS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GLUE OR EPOXY IN ANOTHER AREA.
CAN YOU TELL ME A FEW THINGS PLEASE
IN GENERAL HOW DO YOU CLEAN THESE FLOORS?
WHAT WILL REMOVE THE URINE STAINS?
REMOVAL OF THE MASKING TAPE?
GLUE REMOVAL?
IS THERE A WAY TO SEAL THE FLOORS TO PREVENT URINE STAINS, ETC IN THE FLOORING
WHAT DO YOU DO AND HOW WHEN GROUT DETERIORATES?
I HAVE ARIAN BLUE GRANITE SO I AM TOLD - 24" X 24" ON MY FLOORS.
THE FINISH APPEARS TO BE SATIN.
MY DOG URINATED AND IT HAS LEFT LARGE WATER MARKS.
ALSO THERE IS RADIENT HEAT AND THERE IS MASKING TAPE THAT HAS REMNANTS AFFIXED TO THE FLOOR IN SOME AREAS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GLUE OR EPOXY IN ANOTHER AREA.
CAN YOU TELL ME A FEW THINGS PLEASE
IN GENERAL HOW DO YOU CLEAN THESE FLOORS?
WHAT WILL REMOVE THE URINE STAINS?
REMOVAL OF THE MASKING TAPE?
GLUE REMOVAL?
IS THERE A WAY TO SEAL THE FLOORS TO PREVENT URINE STAINS, ETC IN THE FLOORING
WHAT DO YOU DO AND HOW WHEN GROUT DETERIORATES?
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Granite Pool Coping
Hi Folks:
I wish I had found this forum a few weeks ago! We bought a house a couple of years ago that came with an in-ground swimming pool -- something I know very little about! It is in sad shape -- no question the coping, tiling, and entire deck needs replacing. We contracted with the company that maintains the pool to first get the coping and tile replaced. As we talk to them about replacing the deck, I am starting to think we are in over our heads. (No pun intended).
I don't think our pool company is a ripoff -- they have been in business for 30 years, have won awards from the Pool and Spa Association, they do commercial pools, etc. It's just that maybe they are a bit upmarket for my budget.
First off, I am trying to find out if we are paying a high price for the coping and tile replacement. As I said, we have already paid a 50% deposit and signed the contract, so there is no going back from this portion of the work. But the deck is a huge job also, and I need to see if we are paying more than we need to for the first phase, and if we should stay with this company.
Our pool is about 20 x 40, irregular -- about 125 linear feet. Our contractor is going to:
- drain pool
- chop out and remove existing coping and tile
- supply and install granite "mosaic" coping (looks like nice stone to me)
- supply and install 6 x 6 inch Italian Rock Face tile band
- apply caulk joint between coping and deck
That's all they're doing. Repainting and refilling pool is not included.
Total cost for the job is just under $15,000.
Does this sound reasonable? I should point out that we live in a very expensive part of the country, just outside New York City, and that as I said, I think they are a very good, very professional firm. Given that, what do folks think about what we are paying here? Should we stay with them for the decking repair? I can give those prices later.
Thanks so much for any help!
I wish I had found this forum a few weeks ago! We bought a house a couple of years ago that came with an in-ground swimming pool -- something I know very little about! It is in sad shape -- no question the coping, tiling, and entire deck needs replacing. We contracted with the company that maintains the pool to first get the coping and tile replaced. As we talk to them about replacing the deck, I am starting to think we are in over our heads. (No pun intended).
I don't think our pool company is a ripoff -- they have been in business for 30 years, have won awards from the Pool and Spa Association, they do commercial pools, etc. It's just that maybe they are a bit upmarket for my budget.
First off, I am trying to find out if we are paying a high price for the coping and tile replacement. As I said, we have already paid a 50% deposit and signed the contract, so there is no going back from this portion of the work. But the deck is a huge job also, and I need to see if we are paying more than we need to for the first phase, and if we should stay with this company.
Our pool is about 20 x 40, irregular -- about 125 linear feet. Our contractor is going to:
- drain pool
- chop out and remove existing coping and tile
- supply and install granite "mosaic" coping (looks like nice stone to me)
- supply and install 6 x 6 inch Italian Rock Face tile band
- apply caulk joint between coping and deck
That's all they're doing. Repainting and refilling pool is not included.
Total cost for the job is just under $15,000.
Does this sound reasonable? I should point out that we live in a very expensive part of the country, just outside New York City, and that as I said, I think they are a very good, very professional firm. Given that, what do folks think about what we are paying here? Should we stay with them for the decking repair? I can give those prices later.
Thanks so much for any help!
Indian Sandstone
We have been importing sandstone cladding from India for the last 2 years and have just started to observe problems with some of the tiles discolouring to brown or black. This has occurred 4 months post-installation of an exterior wall. We did not carry out the install but we know that the sandstone was sealed when it was still wet. Most tiles are unaffected but about 5% have developed a brown to black discolouring. We just received more stone from our supplier and noticed organic matter (fungus) on the timber crates. Is it possible that the stain is organic and is triggered by moisture? The next question is - how can we treat this problem? I can suppy a couple of photos of the affected tiles.
Thanks,
PJ
Thanks,
PJ
Air Conditioning Condensation on Floor Marble
Our company is in a business of marble and granite here in Brunei. Since this is a tropical country air condition is considered a must. We are experiencing some sort of water condensation marks on the floor marble every time the aircon is turned off. Other dark color marble has no problem it is not very visible but the likes of Avorio and cream marfil it is very obvious especially when light is turn On and it is reflecting on the marble. Is there any chemical available to solve this problem, we already tried to seal the marble before installation with stone sealer and some times with oil and water repellant. The concrete slab was also applied with water proof but still to no avail. Thanks.
Travertine for Kitchen counters
Is using silver travertine or a limestone for my kitchen counters a big mistake? Are there better types of these stones that would be more suitable for this purpose? I would like to use soapstone or granite, but cannot find anything that I like.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Water sensitive sandstone?
Installing a floor of "Pietra Serena" sandstone in units ranging from 36"x36" to 12"x36" all at approx 3/4" in thickness. The floor was wet-set. many of the larger units seemed to twist and cup shortly after installation. I've seen this in green and black marble, but never heard of sandstone beeing reactive to moisture in this way. Anyone else seen this?
smoke stained marble
Following a house fire my antique marble-topped wash stand has serious smoke damage. Can anyone give me advice please on cleaning it. Many thanks. Estelle
Cutting Machine(hard Rock)
Magic Stone
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Am planning to buy a hard rock cutting machine.Which i can cut rocks into required dimensions.Also it can smoothened the sides of rock too.
Any supplier/dealer from south india pls do contact me immediately with relevant details.
Thx & Rgds
Rashid.
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Am planning to buy a hard rock cutting machine.Which i can cut rocks into required dimensions.Also it can smoothened the sides of rock too.
Any supplier/dealer from south india pls do contact me immediately with relevant details.
Thx & Rgds
Rashid.
Epoxy filler in countertop surface
Hi there. Has anyone heard of using a filler in the granite surface?? I just had countertops installed and the surface has what appears to be an epoxy of some sort filling a bunch of pitts in the surface. The problem is that the filler bits are rough when you run your hand over them and they are all chipping and falling out. This is leaving open pits in the top of the granite, some of them are the size of a dime!! any ideas?
Thanks
Thanks
Oil Test?
For the record, I did purchase "How to Shop for a Granite Countertop". But the document never explained why oil was used as a testing agent. Why is oil used?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Sales Pay Structure
I just recently bought into a granite countertops company and currently they are paying the two salespeople by the hour. I would like to move them to a commission structure and am wandering how some of you currently pay your people. Thanks for your insight in advance.
Granite counter with no vanity?
Great site! I'm remodeling a 1/2 bath and want to replace my vanity with a small (22"x30") granite slab with a semi-recessed vessel sink. Would love to do away with the vanity & get the look of a "floating" slab, but obviously have the issue of supporting the stone/sink. Would use a permanent ledger on the left side and rear wall, and some angle-iron or support brackets. Is this feasible or do I need a support post in the right front corner? Thanks!
Travertine laid upside down...
Well... Your humor at my expense today, folks.
I stayed up most of the evening a couple of nights ago, to finish up my floor with cobblestone travertine with chisled edges in a versailles pattern. This morning I was admiring my work and showing it off to my wife, when she noticed that one of the 16x24 tiles was laid..... UPSIDE DOWN....!!!
...Yes... it was one of the pieces toward the end of the project, laid at 4:30 am in the morning. UGH
So.. what are my options? I know I could break it out and install another one. But I was truly hoping to begin grouting today.
Is there a way to sand/polish off the saw marks that are showing lightly on the surface, which is the cut side of the stone that should be underneath? I think I could chip away at the edge to give it that "chissled" look.
Any thoughts?
OK.... Now, Feel free to laugh away... if you haven't already been doing so.
(blush)
Regards,
Kav
I stayed up most of the evening a couple of nights ago, to finish up my floor with cobblestone travertine with chisled edges in a versailles pattern. This morning I was admiring my work and showing it off to my wife, when she noticed that one of the 16x24 tiles was laid..... UPSIDE DOWN....!!!
...Yes... it was one of the pieces toward the end of the project, laid at 4:30 am in the morning. UGH
So.. what are my options? I know I could break it out and install another one. But I was truly hoping to begin grouting today.
Is there a way to sand/polish off the saw marks that are showing lightly on the surface, which is the cut side of the stone that should be underneath? I think I could chip away at the edge to give it that "chissled" look.
Any thoughts?
OK.... Now, Feel free to laugh away... if you haven't already been doing so.
(blush)
Regards,
Kav
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Searching for Rainforest Stone
We've been searching online for a company in the SE Wisconsin/Northern Illinois area for a slab of Rainforest Brown stone (some call it granite; some marble). We saw a piece at a finisher's location yesterday......absolutely spectacular! Now looking to find a piece/slab 115" x 35". Any input would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Granit ve mermerciler nerdeeee
Merhaba burada mermer ve granit konusunda bilgi alışverişinde bulunabileceğim türk arkadaşlar arıyorum
granite tiles and slabs
1 cubic meter rough granite block is how many sq meter -
10 mm tiles?
200 mm slab?
30 mm slab?
I would appreciate if any one send answer.
Got Silicate?
Greetings all. I'm looking for something different for my kitchen counters. The house that I live in now has Luce de Luna Honed (Quartzite quarried in Brazil) and love the rock and can't take it with me...
I need something really off the beaten path but practical.
I'm not really into the "Granite counter thing" so my quest for a good alternative is that more difficult.
I've seen plenty of rocks in the industry and can't seem to find that right silicate.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
I need something really off the beaten path but practical.
I'm not really into the "Granite counter thing" so my quest for a good alternative is that more difficult.
I've seen plenty of rocks in the industry and can't seem to find that right silicate.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
block processing machinery
I am interested in beginning to process marble/granite/travertine quarry blocks into slabs and tiles.
Much of the machinery (gang saws, polishers, etc.) state for either granite or marble. Can granite saws/polishers also work with marble? What machinery (for large production) can be purchased which will work with both granite and marble?
Much of the machinery (gang saws, polishers, etc.) state for either granite or marble. Can granite saws/polishers also work with marble? What machinery (for large production) can be purchased which will work with both granite and marble?
Granite Tile Around Fireplace
I have 12x12 black granite tiles for around my fireplace and 18x18's for the hearth but not sure how to install either. The 12x12's will be cut in half so will have a little less weight to them. Will they stick to sheetrock w/ the right adhesive? And should durarock be put down first before applying the 18x18's or can they go directly onto the plywood?
Thanks,
Anna
Thanks,
Anna
Travetine-clogged shower
Given deciding between the beauty of travertine for shower floor and walls and bathroom floor/counter, and the installation/maintenance issues, does know what to do with a clogged shower with standing water.
with tile, I pour the liquid plumber. I presume this is a NO No with travertine. How do you fix this problem?
Thanks
Granite Tile/Undercounter sink
I'd like to rebuild an existing kitchen counter with granite tile. I have figured out how to polish the edges of the coounter. But, would like ideas on how to do the edges around an undercounter sink. Need help - Thanks.
Kashmire Gold Countertop
My wife and I finally decided on granite as the material of choice for our kitchen countertops. We decided on the Kashmire Gold as that stone had the colors and veining we liked best. After reviewing this site it is pretty clear that is not the stone we want. Per the many postings, it seems way to pourous and may not even be granite. Does anyone have any suggestions on
types of granite that have similar colors as the Kashmire Gold but better quality? Thanks, Eric.
types of granite that have similar colors as the Kashmire Gold but better quality? Thanks, Eric.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Looking for Travertine Flooring
Can anyone recommend a distributor or vendor where I might be able to find Turkish Travertine, Ottoman Patina with a brushed surface and chiseled edges that is not filled?
stone for roman bath.
Hi, I'm hoping that someone will give me some guidance about the correct choice of stone for a bathtub we are having made for our as yet to be constructed home?
We are looking at having an inslab heated 1.35m *2m roman tub created in concrete and then tiled. The tub will have two rainfall showers overhead and will be used very frequently for showering as well as for bathing in. Tumbled marble mosaic tile has been suggested to us as an appropriate stone for tub (both internaly and externally) as it won't have sharp edges and should be comfortable to lie on. I love the look of the marble and the feel of the tumbled stones that I have seen but I'm anxious that it would be the wrong choice for a bath and the veins unhygenic...mind you our builder pointed out that the roman's did in fact build their baths out of marble and they've lasted thousands of years! Can anyone reassure me about this choice? Thanks in advance for your help.
Lila
We are looking at having an inslab heated 1.35m *2m roman tub created in concrete and then tiled. The tub will have two rainfall showers overhead and will be used very frequently for showering as well as for bathing in. Tumbled marble mosaic tile has been suggested to us as an appropriate stone for tub (both internaly and externally) as it won't have sharp edges and should be comfortable to lie on. I love the look of the marble and the feel of the tumbled stones that I have seen but I'm anxious that it would be the wrong choice for a bath and the veins unhygenic...mind you our builder pointed out that the roman's did in fact build their baths out of marble and they've lasted thousands of years! Can anyone reassure me about this choice? Thanks in advance for your help.
Lila
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WATER PUMP OUTPUT REQUIRED TO ROTATE 22 LB. BALL
I purchased a second hand 22 lb. floating water fountain granite or marble ball along with a ring for it to set in and a SKYISH submersible fountain pump Model TP-500. The aluminum ring is coated with a finish. I have no idea if the pump originally came with the ball or if it was bought aftermarket. The ball floats on the jet of water but it does not randomly rotate. The ring shows wear in multiple places around it. I suspect one cause of the absense of rotation is due to the jet of water escaping thru the wear along the ring. Is the number 500 on the pump some indicator of aN output rating for it? Should I look for a pump with a rating a little higher then 500 or should I stick with 500 and and repair the wear on the ring? I tried increasing the pressure of the pump jet by narrowing the nozzel by inserting a smaller jet into the larger nozzel but I saw no rotation take place so I removed it. Could I achive rotation if I were to polish the ball and what would I use if this would work? Any one know of any north america distributors and retailors of floating stone ball fountains that I can contact so I can ask them for info on the water pump output requirements to get a 22 lb stone ball randomly rotating?
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Giallo Ornamental Colors (with Movement)
I love the colors in Giallo Ornamental and have plans on using it in my master bath remodel. But, I'd like a granite with more movement (wavy lines) vs the small speckled look. Is there a granite with these colors, is on the light side and doesn't have orangy rust colors included?
Thanks,
Monica
Thanks,
Monica
WATER PUMP OUTPUT REQUIRED TO ROTATE 22LB. BALL
I purchased a second hand 22 lb. floating water fountain granite or marble ball along with a ring for it to set in and a SKYISH submersible fountain pump Model TP-500. The aluminum ring is coated with a finish. I have no idea if the pump originally came with the ball or if it was bought aftermarket. The ball floats on the jet of water but it does not randomly rotate. The ring shows wear in multiple places around it. I suspect one cause of the absense of rotation is due to the jet of water escaping thru the wear along the ring. Is the number 500 on the pump some indicator of a output rating for it? Should I look for a pump with a rating a little higher then 500 or should I stick with 500 and and repair the wear on the ring? I tried increasing the pressure of the pump jet by narrowing the nozzel by inserting a smaller jet into the larger nozzel but I saw not rotation take place so I removed the smaller it. Any one know of any north america distributors and retailors of floating ball fountains that I can contact so I can contact them and get info on the water pump output requirements to get a 22 lb stone ball randomly rotating?
WATER PUMP OUTPUT REQUIRED TO ROTATE 22 LB. BALL
purchased a second hand 22 lb. floating water fountain granite or marble ball along with a ring for it to set in and a SKYISH submersible fountain pump Model TP-500. The aluminum ring is coated with a finish. I have no idea if the pump originally came with the ball or if it was bought aftermarket. The ball floats on the jet of water but it does not randomly rotate. The ring shows wear in multiple places around it. I suspect one cause of the absense of rotation is due to the jet of water escaping thru the wear along the ring. Is the number 500 on the pump some indicator of a output rating for it? Should I look for a pump with a rating a little higher then 500 or should I stick with 500 and and repair the wear on the ring? I tried increasing the pressure of the pump jet by narrowing the nozzel by inserting a smaller jet into the larger nozzel but I saw not rotation take place so I removed the smaller it. Could I achive rotation if I were to polish the ball and what would I use if this would work? Any one know of any north america distributors and retailors of floating ball fountains that I can contact so I can contact them and get info on the water pump output requirements to get a 22 lb stone ball randomly rotating?
Giallo Ornamental real granite? What sealer to use
I was wondering if you could tell me if Giallo Ornamental is a true granite. We are having problems with water spots that do dry back to the normal color over time. I tried your lemon test on our scrap piece (which is not from our slab, but is the from the samples the company passes out) and it passed. I doubt that it would pass on our actual counter tops as they do not seem to be sealed to me. If water penetrates is this a sign that they are not sealed? Is there a specific product that I should use to clean them daily? (I bought some Method granite cleaner but haven't used it yet.) Do I need to re-seal yearly? If so with what? Thanks so much for you help,
Suzie
Suzie
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Website
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Thick stone slab?
Is it possible to get marble or some other suitable stone in a 2.5-3.5" thickness? I have an industrial machining cart that I use as a kitchen island and I would like to add a thick marble top to it. I'm interested in something with unfinished edges. I know almost nothing about this and would appreciate any advice and/or suggestions including types of stone and if and where I could get a thick slab of marble ~ 24 x 36 inches. I live in Boston, MA. Thanks.
Product to prevent slippage
I have come across a product named, if I recall correctly, Slipknot (maybe Slipkote) out of Sweden. Apparently it is a one-time application to any rock surface and it prevents water from penetrating, ultimately causing the surface to become notably grippier. The demo at the Home and Garden Fair in Bangkok did look impressive but I know little about such things. Is this a safe product to use with marble baths, granite kitchen floors, and porcelain outdoor tiles? (I ask because we plan on using these rocks in our new home under construction.)
Thank you kindly.
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limestone from sunshine stone
sunshine stone offer limestone sink with cheapest price and high quality .
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Photos
has any one got any photos of different types of granite for my website
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I Need A 5 Ft Piece!
I heard I can get something already cut at a huge discount. Anyone know where or who I can call?
I wanted a 30" piece for the kitchen but it will be stupid to try to match the other side which is on order.
So I'm leaning toward getting a 5 ft piece for the bathroom with a sink hole cutout, preferably 2.
Some kind of Sand color.
I wanted a 30" piece for the kitchen but it will be stupid to try to match the other side which is on order.
So I'm leaning toward getting a 5 ft piece for the bathroom with a sink hole cutout, preferably 2.
Some kind of Sand color.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
pink onyx sink
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We can supply you cheap but good quality pink onyx products, such as sunshine pink onyx marble vessel sink, pink onyx vanity top, pink onyx tiles, pink onyx countertop, pink onyx farm & farmhouse sink , pink onyx bathtub, pink onyx column , pink onyx step and riser tile etc.
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we offer absolute black granite sink
http://www.findstone.com/ honey-yellow-onyx.htm
We can supply you cheap and good quality honey onyx products , such as sunshine honey onyx vessel sink , honey onyx vanity top , honey onyx tiles , honey onyx countertop , honey onyx farm & farmhouse sink , honey onyx bathtub , honey onyx column , honey onyx step and riser tile etc.
http://www.findstone.com/desktop-gift.htm
Sunshine stone manufacture stone desk top items and office gift items. These Table-Top Gift Items and Accessories are Hand-Crafted using the 100% natural onyx and marble. These onyx desk top items are also a welcome presence in an office environment. Onyx desktop items require little maintenance and provide some peace to even the most stressful working day.
http://www.findstone.com/flower-vase.htm
Sunshine stone manufacture onyx flower pot and flower vase items . These onyx flower pot and flower vase Items are Hand-Crafted using the 100% natural onyx and marble. These onyxonyx flower pot and flower vase items are also a welcome presence in an office environment. onyx flower pot and flower vase items require little maintenance and provide some pBullnosing with tile
Greetings,
I'm building a mantle for a gas fireplace and I have some questions about making an attractive edge around the bench. A couple of places sell pre-made edge pieces. For my 30sq foot installation I'd pay $600 from one site or $700 from Bedrock Creations,. (I looked into slabs, but they are too pricey. However if you are in the Seattle area I strongly recommend a trip to Michaelangelo's granite and marble warehouse. It's a fabulous dream world of stone.)
My other option is to pay $300 for 60 tiles that a neighbor is selling. I suppose I could make a square lip by arranging strips of tile at right angles, or I could laminate three layers along the outside edge and then polish this to the slightly rounded square look. To do this I'd buy a set of 4" stone polishing disks for $80 or so.
Here are my questions. First, is the Omnigrip pre-mixed mastic safe for granite? The cannister says so, but I've seen reports of granite discoloration from pre-mixed products.
Second, is my laminated edge a good idea? Obviously it will show seams, but is there anything else I should consider? What's a good glue to laminate granite tile?
Finally, any recommendation about spending the extra money for pre-made edging versus making my own?
Thanks in advance.
I'm building a mantle for a gas fireplace and I have some questions about making an attractive edge around the bench. A couple of places sell pre-made edge pieces. For my 30sq foot installation I'd pay $600 from one site or $700 from Bedrock Creations,. (I looked into slabs, but they are too pricey. However if you are in the Seattle area I strongly recommend a trip to Michaelangelo's granite and marble warehouse. It's a fabulous dream world of stone.)
My other option is to pay $300 for 60 tiles that a neighbor is selling. I suppose I could make a square lip by arranging strips of tile at right angles, or I could laminate three layers along the outside edge and then polish this to the slightly rounded square look. To do this I'd buy a set of 4" stone polishing disks for $80 or so.
Here are my questions. First, is the Omnigrip pre-mixed mastic safe for granite? The cannister says so, but I've seen reports of granite discoloration from pre-mixed products.
Second, is my laminated edge a good idea? Obviously it will show seams, but is there anything else I should consider? What's a good glue to laminate granite tile?
Finally, any recommendation about spending the extra money for pre-made edging versus making my own?
Thanks in advance.
best way to seam?
What is the best way to join two pieces of granite counter?
I have been using shims to level then a 2 part epoxy with color dyes to tint the epoxy then using razor blades to spread the epoxy into the joint, push the two pieces together as tight as possible and use a razor blade to scrape it off when it is halfway to hardening.
Just trying to improve my joints, any advice is helpful.
Thanks
Natural Stone Sinks
Http://www.findstone.com/
Sushine Stone ,Inc is the most professional manufacturer and exporter in China which sells natural bathroom stone vessel sink, ,bathroom vanity top , and farm kitchen sink . You can buy or import any style of stone vessel sink from Sunshine Stone Factory directly. All stone sink cutted from a solid block of stone .
Our stone vessel sink products include granite sinks (such as absolute black round vessel sink,rustic round vessel sink),marble vessel sinks(such as carrara white round vessel sink,crema marfil round vessel sink,romano vessel sink),onyx vessel sinks(such as green onyx vessel sink,white onyx vessel sink,orange onyx vessel sink,honey onyx vessel sink),travertine vessel sinks(such as romano travertine vessel sink, brown travertine sink,red travertine sink),cobble vessel sinks, sandstone vessel sinks, farm sinks & farmhouse sinks, pedestal sinks, stone bathtub, granite bathtub, marble bathtub etc. No two pieces of stone sinks are alike. Each stone sink is handmade to give each its own sense of color, size, and style. This is what gives our stone sinks their charm. How personalized you want your bathroom & kitchen sinks to be, your options are unlimited.
Our stone vessel sink products include granite sinks (such as absolute black round vessel sink,rustic round vessel sink),marble vessel sinks(such as carrara white round vessel sink,crema marfil round vessel sink,romano vessel sink),onyx vessel sinks(such as green onyx vessel sink,white onyx vessel sink,orange onyx vessel sink,honey onyx vessel sink),travertine vessel sinks(such as romano travertine vessel sink, brown travertine sink,red travertine sink),cobble vessel sinks, sandstone vessel sinks, farm sinks & farmhouse sinks, pedestal sinks, stone bathtub, granite bathtub, marble bathtub etc. No two pieces of stone sinks are alike. Each stone sink is handmade to give each its own sense of color, size, and style. This is what gives our stone sinks their charm. How personalized you want your bathroom & kitchen sinks to be, your options are unlimited.
What is the best way to find buyers in US
HI All,
I am trying to find some buyers in US for Granite slabs please let me know what is the best way to proceed.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Picking a color
Does anyone have the Verde Peacock color in their kitchen? How do you like it? It looks great as a sample but I'm unsure if 55 sq feet would be too much, meaning too dark. PRos and cons of this color ? Any input would be great!
JEn
Granite Help
I have recently attempted to uninstall my granite countertops cleanly and sell to someone....several problems...the backsplash was heavily glued to the wall and when I attempted to pull a piece out it split two inches before the seam...? Or was it even a seam...i tried to cut the one seam on my backsplash and the one on my counter and the knife didn't go through...almost like it was a crack rather than a seam with a black epoxy...the knife met with a crunchy resistance... any better advice....also the monster problem is removing the 6 foot slab from the cabinets where there is an undermount sink attached to the granite and I am wondering what the best method for this is...I have purchased a solvent that disolves epoxy type substances and I have a blade that should cut most of the seal off the cabinets but how in the heck do I move this piece without breaking it....??? Thanks
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Blue Paradise Granite
Does anyone know where I can purchase a slab of Blue Paradise Granite? I had this granite installed in my kitchen seven years ago and need more for additional kitchen cabinets I have built.
offer stone toilets
http://www.findstone.com/stone-toilet.htm
Sunshine stone wholesale 100% natural granite toilet worldwide No two pieces .of natural stone toilet are alike. Each natural stone toilet is handmade to give each its own sense of color, size, and style. This is what gives our natural stone toilet their charm. How personalized you want your bathroom to be, your options are unlimited.
All stone toilet carved from a single block of granite or marble.
stone toilet is carved with one drain hole in the bottom of the toilet . Custom drilling is available to accommodate extra drain .
All stone toilet carved from a single block of granite or marble.
stone toilet is carved with one drain hole in the bottom of the toilet . Custom drilling is available to accommodate extra drain .
Monday, October 12, 2009
offer Queen onyx sinks
http://www.findstone.com/queen-onyx-vessel-sink.htm Semi-Precious Queen Onyx Sink-- Combine purple and green perfectly. Onyx is quartz crystals fused together by nature into translucent layers of stone.Onyx was known in Biblical history as alabaster and has been used as a decorative material for centuries. It is crystalline in structure and translucent with soft delicate bands and a cloudiness of amber, red-orange and green. It is entitled to be classed among the most decorative stones.
offer stone farmsinks
http://www.findstone.com/farm-sink.htm We are specializing in stone Farm sink. With rich colors and elegant styles , our hand-carved and hand-polished Natural Stone Sinks Collection will harmonize with any decor.
offer stone mosaic
http://www.findstone.com/stone-mosaics.htm
Usually stone mosaic for floor or wall can be tumbled or not.If the Material is travertine, then the mosaic tile usually need tumble and make it honed.
stone mosaic floor or wall tiles are available on 30.5 cm x 30.5cm mesh backing for easy installation. Each stone mosaic shown is 1.5cm x 1.5cm x 1cm thickness.
But for art mosaic the size is random. It depend of the drawing your want. Sunshine stone offer custom design patterns, where you can select your stone and decide the colors your want. We can manufacture the pattern for you on sheets and ship it to you ready to install. On this page are Custom Marble Mosaics. The colors can be changed according to your taste. Pattern modifications can be made as well. Sunshine stone is your low cost , high quality marble mosaic products base.Most are available in polished and tumbled marble.Also we special in onyx material like green onyx white onyx yellow onyx.Also we import all kinds of trqvertiine from all world like beige travertine brown travertine etc.Large color available is our advantage.
*Each stone, and therefore each floor, is unique in character, and variation must be expected. All tile sizes and thickness are an approximatation only and all tiles will vary in colour, tone, marking and texture from those shown in the website/brochure or from samples received
stone mosaic floor or wall tiles are available on 30.5 cm x 30.5cm mesh backing for easy installation. Each stone mosaic shown is 1.5cm x 1.5cm x 1cm thickness.
But for art mosaic the size is random. It depend of the drawing your want. Sunshine stone offer custom design patterns, where you can select your stone and decide the colors your want. We can manufacture the pattern for you on sheets and ship it to you ready to install. On this page are Custom Marble Mosaics. The colors can be changed according to your taste. Pattern modifications can be made as well. Sunshine stone is your low cost , high quality marble mosaic products base.Most are available in polished and tumbled marble.Also we special in onyx material like green onyx white onyx yellow onyx.Also we import all kinds of trqvertiine from all world like beige travertine brown travertine etc.Large color available is our advantage.
*Each stone, and therefore each floor, is unique in character, and variation must be expected. All tile sizes and thickness are an approximatation only and all tiles will vary in colour, tone, marking and texture from those shown in the website/brochure or from samples received
Cool marble products?
Guys I found this site that creates cool lighters and other things with marble. It's pretty amazing stone cutting..just thought you might want to see it.
http://store.roseartlighters.com/
http://store.roseartlighters.com/
who need beautiful counter
as an countertop manufacture from china!!welcome anybody my friends to iuquires!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
offer onyx mosaic
http://www.findstone.com/onyx-mosaic.htm
Stone Mosaic is a piece of art and could add your home more artistic and natural.Sunshine stone is your online suppliers of mosaic stone floor and wall tiles and design centre
BRAZILIAN GRANITE - PREFABRICATED PRICES
Espaco Brasil is a brazilian exporter of granite slabs and prefabricated products.
Please check FOB Vitoria-ES prices below:
Countertop (finished on 2 edges full bullnose - 110"x25 ½ "x 3 cm (19,6 SF)
- US$ 179.00 -> Santa Cecilia, Giallo Ornamental, New Venetian Gold
- US$ 146.00 -> Ubatuba Green or Butterfly Green
Countertop (finished on 2 edges full bullnose - 110"x29 ½ "x 3 cm (22,6 SF)
- US$ 206.76 -> Santa Cecilia, Giallo Ornamental, New Venetian Gold
- US$ 169.50 -> Ubatuba Green or Butterfly Green
Visit our website: http://www.espaco-brasil.com
Please check FOB Vitoria-ES prices below:
Countertop (finished on 2 edges full bullnose - 110"x25 ½ "x 3 cm (19,6 SF)
- US$ 179.00 -> Santa Cecilia, Giallo Ornamental, New Venetian Gold
- US$ 146.00 -> Ubatuba Green or Butterfly Green
Countertop (finished on 2 edges full bullnose - 110"x29 ½ "x 3 cm (22,6 SF)
- US$ 206.76 -> Santa Cecilia, Giallo Ornamental, New Venetian Gold
- US$ 169.50 -> Ubatuba Green or Butterfly Green
Visit our website: http://www.espaco-brasil.com
offer stone mosaic
http://www.findstone.com/stone-mosaics.htm
Stone Mosaic is a piece of art and could add your home more artistic and natural.Sunshine stone is your online suppliers of mosaic stone floor and wall tiles and design centre
stone farmsinks from Sunshine
http://www.findstone.com/farm-sink.htm
Stone farm sink--Professional stone farm sink manufacturer and exporter in china.We offer stone farm sink-stone kitchen sink-stone farmhouse sink.
offer Queen onyx sinks
http://www.findstone.com/queen-onyx-vessel-sink.htm
Sunshine Stone Inc stock hundred tons queen onyx blocks every month.
We can supply you cheap but good quality queen onyx products, such as sunshine queen onyx marble vessel sink.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
offer stone bathtubs
http://www.findstone.com/stone-bathtub.htm
Handcarved solid natural stone bathtub--- Sunshine stone manufacture and export all kinds of Natural Stone Bathtub, onyx bathtub, marble bathtub ,travertine bathtub .Bath Tub Importers.
offer onyx mosaic
http://www.findstone.com/onyx-mosaic.htm
Stone Mosaic is a piece of art and could add your home more artistic and natural.Sunshine stone is your online suppliers of mosaic stone floor and wall tiles and design centre
offer stone toilets
http://www.findstone.com/stone-toilet.htm
100% natural stone toilet Granite toilet exporter and manufacturer.
Products include granite toilet marble toilet,travertine toilet,onyx toilet,limestone toilet.Also we manufacture granite urinal and marble urinal.
Sealing marble countertops
We have just moved into a new apartment in Nigeria and it has unsealed marble countertops. I have been unable to find a sealer for the stone here. Does anyone know of way to get either a dry sealant that I can ship from the US or a homemade formula or a way to get something in Lagos, Nigeria.
marble,granite,travertine,limestone Tiles
| Http://www.chinagranite.us Chinagranite.us is a North American marketing division of Apexstone China as the leading manufacturer of Granite tile, countertop, Kitchen countertops & vanity tops for reliable decoration , Our office is located in Xiamen (Amoy) of China and factory is in Quanzhou which is Proudcts including granite, slate, marble, tile, countertop, vanity top, slab, tub surround, stone sink, statures, Balustrades ,bowl, bar tops, front desk, window sill, pebble, paving. Our Products Slab2cm and 3cm gang saw and circular saw slabs for stone fabricators include granite slabs, marble slabs, onyx slab, quartz slab, limestone slabs, travertine slabs, sandstone slab and super thin slab, panel slab which materials are form China granite, imported granite, imported marble, China marble and so on. Tile Slab cut to size include marble tile, limestone tile, travertine tile, granite tile, onyx tile, slate tile, mosaic tile, laminated tile, honey comb, size of tile, 12"x12"x3/8", 16"x16"x1/2", 18"x18"x3/4", 24"x24", 300x300, 300x600, 600x600mm, wall tiles, bathroom tile, shower tile, flooring tile, floor tile, fireplace tile, countertop tile, back splash tile, cut to size stone, interior exterior wall cladding, pool tile, roofing tile for architecture, builders, home builders. We have polishing (polished), honed, flamed, water jet, plate, sand blaster, tumbled, bush hammered, chiseled, antique chemical treated and factory applied sealed to protect from acid and dirty infiltration. flamed, machine-cut ,nature ,honed, brush and lychee finishing. Countertop Kitchen countertops are also known as worktops and bench tops. There are islands and wet and dry bar tops also in the kitchens. Chinagranite.US offer prefabricated kitchen countertop and bathroom vanity top for any application: edge finishing, edging, prefab, prefabricated, bathroom vanity top, vanities, countertop, granite bathroom vanity top, marble bathroom vanities, backsplash, end splash, vanity skirt, apron, soap dish, facial slot cut-out, toilet tissue cut-out, shape of bathroom vanity tops, straight front, bowed front, banjo front, size of bathroom vanity top, bathroom tub, bathroom shower, stone showe. Most of prefab countertops are sized by 96" x 26"x3/4" or 108" x 25 1/2"x1 1/4", islands are by size 72" x 36" or 72" x 39" or free length x 42". Standard width for bar tops is 18". Standard back splashes are 4", 6" or 18" full height. Standard width of bathroom vanity top is either 19" or 22", some people use 22 1/2". The length can be 25", 31", 37", 49", or 61". Sink clips help put under mount porcelain sinks. Other bathroom products are stone shower pans, trays, shower bases, tub decks, 3/8" tub surrounds and shower surrounds, which are mostly in size 60"x30" or 72"x30". Sink Solid stone sinks for kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks we have granite sinks, marble sinks, onyx sinks. They can be any shape such as bowl, square or special deign pedestal, vessel and farm sink. Stainless steel sinks, ceramic sinks and porcelain sinks are shipped with hotel and condo projects. We recommend Products: Almond Mauve, Baltic Brown, Giallo Fiorto vanity tops 61"x22"x3/4" Uba Tuba, Gold Peach, Shanxi Black Counter tops96'"x26"x3/4" Tan Brown, Emerald Pearl, Butterfly Blue Vanity tops 49"x22"x3/4" G439, Maple Leaves, Kashmir Gold Tiles 12"x12"x3/4 Please learn more price list, you can get them competitive prices. Granite Countertop FOR PROJECT OR HOME USER PREFABRICATED KITCHEN COUNTER, COUNTERTOPS BY CUSTOM DRAWINGS SIZE OR STANDARD SIZE 96"X26",108"X26",66"X42",84"X36" ETC...AVAILABLE WITH 60 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOICE. Granite Vanitytop VANITIES; FOR HOTEL PROJECT OR HOME USER PREFABRICATED BOWL VANITY, BANJO VANITY AND STANDARD SIZE 25",31",37",49",61" X22" VANITIES AVAILABLE WITH 70 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOOICE Tiles TILES FOR FLOORING,BACK SPLASH TILES,BATHROOM TILES AND STANDARD SIZE 305mmx305mmx10mm,457mmx457mmx20mm,WE HAVE 100 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOOICE Frequently used stone: Color Range: White Granite, Yellow Granite, Red Granite, Green Granite, Blue Granite, Brown Granite, Black Granite, Grey Granite, White Marble, Yellow Marble, Red Marble, Green Marble, Blue Marble, Brown Marble, Black Marble, Grey Marble, Beige Marble. Black Marquina, Brown Onyx, Green Onyx, Travertine Navona, Travertino Romano, Moca Crema, Teak Wood Sandstone. Surface finishing of stone: polishing (polished), honed, flamed, water jet, plate, sand blaster, tumbled, bush hammered, chiseled, antique chemical treated and factory applied sealed to protect from acid and dirty infiltration. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Fort Worth, Charlotte, El Paso, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Louisville/Jefferson, Washington, Nashville-Davidson, Las Vegas, Portland, Oklahoma, Tucson, Albuquerque, Long Beach, Atlanta, Fresno, Sacramento, New Orleans, Cleveland, Kansas, Mesa, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Oakland, Miami, Tulsa, Honolulu , Minneapolis, Colorado Springs, Arlington, Wichita, St. Louis, Raleigh, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Toledo, Aurora, Bakersfield, Riverside, Stockton, Corpus Christi, Newark, Buffalo, St. Paul, Anchorage municipality, Lexington-Fayette, Plano, St. Petersburg, Jersey, Glendale, Lincoln, Chandler, Henderson, Greensboro, Norfolk, Birmingham, Scottsdale, Fort Wayne, Baton Rouge, Madison, Hialeah, Chesapeake, Garland, Orlando. | |||
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Water Stain Removal
I have Venetian Gold granite kitchen countertops. There is one section by the sink that appears darker...ie. the area that gets the most water. Can I remove this water stain? I'm not sure if the granite has ever been sealed...but I'm thinking it has not.
thanks,
Chad
granite countertop
| Chinagranite.us is a North American marketing division of Apexstone China as the leading manufacturer of Granite tile, countertop, Kitchen Our Products Slab2cm and 3cm gang saw and circular saw slabs for stone fabricators include granite slabs, marble slabs, onyx slab, quartz slab, limestone slabs, travertine slabs, sandstone slab and super thin slab, panel slab which materials are form China granite, imported granite, imported marble, China marble and so on. Tile Slab cut to size include marble tile, limestone tile, travertine tile, granite tile, onyx tile, slate tile, mosaic tile, laminated tile, honey comb, size of tile, 12"x12"x3/8", 16"x16"x1/2", 18"x18"x3/4", 24"x24", 300x300, 300x600, 600x600mm, wall tiles, bathroom tile, shower tile, flooring tile, floor tile, fireplace tile, countertop tile, back splash tile, cut to size stone, interior exterior wall cladding, pool tile, roofing tile for architecture, builders, home builders. We have polishing (polished), honed, flamed, water jet, plate, sand blaster, tumbled, bush hammered, chiseled, antique chemical treated and factory applied sealed to protect from acid and dirty infiltration. flamed, machine-cut ,nature ,honed, brush and lychee finishing. Countertop Kitchen countertops are also known as worktops and bench tops. There are islands and wet and dry bar tops also in the kitchens. Chinagranite.US offer prefabricated kitchen countertop and bathroom vanity top for any application: edge finishing, edging, prefab, prefabricated, bathroom vanity top, vanities, countertop, granite bathroom vanity top, marble bathroom vanities, backsplash, end splash, vanity skirt, apron, soap dish, facial slot cut-out, toilet tissue cut-out, shape of bathroom vanity tops, straight front, bowed front, banjo front, size of bathroom vanity top, bathroom tub, bathroom shower, stone showe. Most of prefab countertops are sized by 96" x 26"x3/4" or 108" x 25 1/2"x1 1/4", islands are by size 72" x 36" or 72" x 39" or free length x 42". Standard width for bar tops is 18". Standard back splashes are 4", 6" or 18" full height. Standard width of bathroom vanity top is either 19" or 22", some people use 22 1/2". The length can be 25", 31", 37", 49", or 61". Sink clips help put under mount porcelain sinks. Other bathroom products are stone shower pans, trays, shower bases, tub decks, 3/8" tub surrounds and shower surrounds, which are mostly in size 60"x30" or 72"x30". Sink Solid stone sinks for kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks we have granite sinks, marble sinks, onyx sinks. They can be any shape such as bowl, square or special deign pedestal, vessel and farm sink. Stainless steel sinks, ceramic sinks and porcelain sinks are shipped with hotel and condo projects. We recommend Products: Almond Mauve, Baltic Brown, Giallo Fiorto vanity tops 61"x22"x3/4" Uba Tuba, Gold Peach, Shanxi Black Counter tops96'"x26"x3/4" Tan Brown, Emerald Pearl, Butterfly Blue Vanity tops 49"x22"x3/4" G439, Maple Leaves, Kashmir Gold Tiles 12"x12"x3/4 Please learn more price list, you can get them competitive prices. Granite Countertop FOR PROJECT OR HOME USER PREFABRICATED KITCHEN COUNTER, COUNTERTOPS BY CUSTOM DRAWINGS SIZE OR STANDARD SIZE 96"X26",108"X26",66"X42",84"X36" ETC...AVAILABLE WITH 60 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOICE. Granite Vanitytop VANITIES; FOR HOTEL PROJECT OR HOME USER PREFABRICATED BOWL VANITY, BANJO VANITY AND STANDARD SIZE 25",31",37",49",61" X22" VANITIES AVAILABLE WITH 70 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOOICE Tiles TILES FOR FLOORING,BACK SPLASH TILES,BATHROOM TILES AND STANDARD SIZE 305mmx305mmx10mm,457mmx457mmx20mm,WE HAVE 100 DIFFERENT STONE COLORS MATERIALS FOR YOU CHOOICE Frequently used stone: Color Range: White Granite, Yellow Granite, Red Granite, Green Granite, Blue Granite, Brown Granite, Black Granite, Grey Granite, White Marble, Yellow Marble, Red Marble, Green Marble, Blue Marble, Brown Marble, Black Marble, Grey Marble, Beige Marble. Black Marquina, Brown Onyx, Green Onyx, Travertine Navona, Travertino Romano, Moca Crema, Teak Wood Sandstone. Surface finishing of stone: polishing (polished), honed, flamed, water jet, plate, sand blaster, tumbled, bush hammered, chiseled, antique chemical treated and factory applied sealed to protect from acid and dirty infiltration. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Fort Worth, Charlotte, El Paso, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Louisville/Jefferson, Washington, Nashville-Davidson, Las Vegas, Portland, Oklahoma, Tucson, Albuquerque, Long Beach, Atlanta, Fresno, Sacramento, New Orleans, Cleveland, Kansas, Mesa, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Oakland, Miami, Tulsa, Honolulu , Minneapolis, Colorado Springs, Arlington, Wichita, St. Louis, Raleigh, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Toledo, Aurora, Bakersfield, Riverside, Stockton, Corpus Christi, Newark, Buffalo, St. Paul, Anchorage municipality, Lexington-Fayette, Plano, St. Petersburg, Jersey, Glendale, Lincoln, Chandler, Henderson, Greensboro, Norfolk, Birmingham, Scottsdale, Fort Wayne, Baton Rouge, Madison, Hialeah, Chesapeake, Garland, Orlando. Http://www.chinagranite.us | |||
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