When debating between the choice of natural or engineered stone for your custom stone project, the decision can include a multitude of factors. With clear benefits surrounding both surface types, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which route to go. So how does one know which custom stone surface type to choose? Let’s learn more!
Natural Stone
Visually appealing, unique in details and with a flexibility in potential applications, natural stone is a popular option to select when incorporating stone within an interior or exterior setting.
Granite, marble, travertine, natural quartzite and limestone make fantastic choices for interior flooring, shower surrounds, wall cladding, and kitchen countertops. Within an exterior setting, natural stone can also be easily used for outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, patio pavers, outdoor kitchens and more.
Interested in a honed finish for your natural stone or, prefer a polished surface? With natural stone, both options are on the table! Our team can easily finish your selected natural stone type to suit the look & feel you prefer, lending to a truly unique design.
Ease of maintenance is guaranteed when choosing natural stone. No chemicals are needed when cleaning the surface of natural stone and when properly sealed, a non-abrasive cloth and water is all you need to clean up a spill. It is important to note that marble and limestone can be sensitive to etching when acids such as vinegar and lemon juice sit for too long. This etching can appear as a dull spot on the surface of your polished natural stone. Using a cutting board and wiping up spills quickly can easily avoid this from occurring.
We commonly recommend Delicatus Granite, Original Treasure Granite, Northern Calacatta Marble, and Arabescato Super White Marble as stunning natural stone options. You can come in to view samples of these products in person at our showroom located at 5230 1st St S.W. in Calgary, Alberta.
Engineered Stone
Looking for a cost-effective custom stone option showcasing a multitude of colour and veining options inspired by nature? Engineered stone may be the right choice for you. Engineered stone is low maintenance with no sealing required and ideal for higher traffic areas of the home including as a kitchen countertop or island, within the bathroom as a vanity or shower surround or, within smaller spaces such as a coffee niche, bar top or backsplash. With engineered stone, you are in control of the design and since it is a manufactured product, options in colours, veining and overall appearance are vast and extensive.
Quartz is a popular engineered stone surface type made up of a mixture of quartz particles, resins and pigments to form an extremely dense surface. Quartz is also designed to be impenetrable making it non-toxic, non-porous and resistant to mildew and mold. We carry Ceaserstone, Cambria, Hanstone, Vicostone, Dekton and Silestone samples for you to view on hand. Popular quartz design choices include Britannica Cambria, Blanco Orion Silestone, Grey Savoie Vicostone and Charcoal Caesarstone, ideal for both interior and exterior placements.
As you can tell, both natural and engineered stone provides a vast array of benefits and options to choose from. Looking for further assistance in your design selection? Reach out to our helpful team to learn more. You can get in touch with us online, by phone (403-253-3738) or visit our showroom in person at 5230 1st St S.W. in Calgary, Alberta.
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