Monthly Archives: August 2010

Granite photographs

When buying granite, beware of slabs you haven’t seen.  Different slabs can look extremely different despite having the same name.  Pictures can be deceiving too.  Even seeing the granite can fool you if it is under different light.  Here are 3 photos I just took of the exact same slab in the same position, just [...]

Marble Institute of America Certification!

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:    John Weller
Stone Store
713-476-9006
STONE STORE, LTD, 11850 HEMPSTEAD HWY., SUITE 230
has earned the coveted designation of Marble Institute of America (MIA) Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator and may now use the official accreditation logo.  Accredited Natural Stone Fabricators are primarily companies that work on residential projects such as kitchens and bathrooms.
To become an [...]

Lava granite Remnant

If you are remodeling a vanity or in need of a shelf or bar top, granite remnants can sometimes pay off.  This is especially true for the more expensive colors of stone out there.  Instead of having to buy an entire slab, you wind up with a quarter slab.  On a $400 slab, you won’t [...]