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Family-Friendly Custom Stone Options
When designing a new aspect of your home, prioritizing the needs of your family is top of mind with resiliency, durability and functionality commonly set as primary goals. Custom stone meets all of these requirements and can easily be incorporated throughout any...
Marble, Quartz or Porcelain – The Perfect Custom Stone Choice for Showers
There’s nothing that beats the spa-like experience of a custom stone shower. With unparalleled elegance and the ability for unlimited design choice, stone showers are packed with a vast array of benefits. But which stone type is ideal for this specific design...
Exploring the Options of Natural & Engineered Stone
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...
Top Ways To Incorporate Stone Into Your Next Project
Custom stone provides an elevated look, timeless durability and unmatched luxury to any design. Keeping creativity top of mind, we explore the top five design trends for custom stone applications as well as popular colour options: Fireplace SurroundsA custom stone...
2025 – A New Year Offers New Possibilities With Custom Stone
With 2025 fast approaching, it’s a great time to revisit plans to update, enhance and beautify your home. With longevity, resiliency and unparalleled elegance top of mind, custom stone offers a multitude of options for placements throughout any type of residence....
Soulful Design with a Thoughtful Approach – Meet Amanda Hamilton of Amanda Hamilton Design
With an internationally diverse portfolio encompassing a vast array of projects, Amanda Hamilton and her team are inspiring industry leaders within the realm of build + design. Founder and Creative Director Amanda Hamilton spends time with us to share details on her...
Custom Stone Options That Resist The Heat & Tips For Surface Protection
It’s almost impossible to avoid applying heat to your countertop surface when working in a kitchen setting. While it's beneficial to protect any surface including stone from heat, some custom stone options naturally offer heat-tolerant resilience. Granite is a natural...
Get Inspired by the Many Collections and Colours of Dekton
Dekton by Cosentino is an ultracompact surface, inspired by nature. A mixture of more than 20 minerals, Dekton uses TSP technology which can sinter mineral particles allowing them to bond seamlessly. Comprised of over 8 collections and more than 40 colours, Dekton by...
Why Stone Is The Superior Shower Design Choice
When it comes to shower walls, surrounds, and details nothing beats the unparalleled quality of custom stone. Choosing stone ensures a durable, long-lasting surface with an elegant touch. One of our top recommended choices includes marble which can provide subtle...
Custom Stone Options Trending for Spring 2024
With a departure from the light, airy hues that have been prominent over the past several years, darker bold colours are taking the forefront for custom stone trends in Spring 2024. Unique elements including natural leathered or honed finishes with warmer undertones...
Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Stone Surfaces In Excellent Condition
Congratulations! You’ve chosen the perfect custom stone surface and are loving the new look and feel of your recent renovation. Interested in finding out how can you keep your surface looking beautiful for a lifetime? Let us provide you with some helpful tips and...
How to Enhance Your Home’s Resale Value With Stone
Choosing stone creates impactful and stunning design choices within your home. Stone can also provide intrinsically long-lasting value by boosting the modernization of your home with elevated results. Ideal examples to enhance your home’s value with stone indoors...
Customize Your Home Office With Stone
With more of us continuing to work from home, it has become integral to create a welcoming, modern and functional office space to work within. Custom stone has increasingly become a popular choice for working professionals as it provides a clean, beautiful, and...
Make an Impact – Stone Countertops for Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands provide a practical, functional, and impactful element within any design. These free-standing units also allow for ample space to entertain while including lots of handy storage that the whole family can use. Choosing a resilient stone countertop for...
Get Cozy This Fall With A Custom Stone Fireplace Façade By Dauter Stone
With the fall season at our doorstep, it’s the perfect time to think about all things cozy. Fireplaces create a warm and inviting space within the home while also providing a central design focal point to amplify any space. Fireplace designs can fit any budget and...
Natural Vs. Manufactured Stone, The Decision Is Yours!
Natural Stone Created millions of years ago, natural stone is a timeless and luxurious option for any space. Natural stone is also resilient, durable, low-maintenance and it can take the heat! This surface type can handle warmer elements such as bowls or plates...
Design Trends In Stone To Amplify Your Outdoor Space This Summer
With summer in full swing, we are revisiting our favorite choices in custom stone for use in outdoor settings. A few of our top stone projects for outdoor applications include exterior kitchens, patios, table tops and more - the options are truly endless! There’s...
At Dauter Stone, We Are Passionate About Our Process
With a client-centred approach, our skilled tradesmen use cutting edge practices to create perfectly fabricated stone products and have been doing so for over 40 years. Our helpful sales team will start the process with an overview of our extensive product line which...
Everything you need to know about Dekton: The Technical Ultracompact Stone
Dekton is a unique product line that we carry here at Dauter Stone. Featuring a sophisticated mixture of more than 20 minerals extracted from nature, Dekton’s durability is matched only by it’s beauty with an extensive range of colour and textural options available....
Sustainability In Stone
In today’s eco-conscious environment, choosing a brand of stone that reflects environmentally-friendly values is key. Here at Dauter Stone we carry several brands that reflect this mindset including Cosentino, Caesarstone and Laminam. Each brand shares unique product...
Kickstart Your Next Project With A Visit To Our Showroom
When it comes to designing a project for your home, it’s always helpful to have as many resources on hand as possible. At Dauter Stone, our expansive showroom is available to you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with no appointment necessary. Our showroom was designed...
Choosing The Right Stone For Your Patio
With the spring season just around the corner, it’s a great time to think about revamping your outdoor living and entertaining space. When it comes to choosing the ideal surface for your patio, nothing beats the durability, resiliency and beauty of stone. Here at...
Soapstone Countertops
Soapstone can be hard to find, but at Dauter Stone, we keep it in stock. We are the only supplier in Western Canada with over 2 decades of experience working with this special product. Quality soapstone countertops can add beauty, function, and value to any kitchen or...
Is It Time To Revamp Your Bathroom? How To Choose The Right Stone For The Perfect Bathroom Retreat Redesign
Redesigning a bathroom can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task with so many design details to choose from. At Dauter Stone, our skilled team is always happy to assist and support with the incorporation of stone in your bathroom vanity, backsplash, floor, or...
Newly Trending – Darker Colours for Natural Stone Countertops with Soft Leather Finishes
There's an exciting new trend going on! We are seeing designers selecting darker colours for countertops, choosing natural stones in a soft leather finish rather than the shiny polished finish. Keep in mind that if you stick with whites, but want to go with the...
Get Ready to be Inspired – NEW Dekton by Cosentino Collections & Colours
The beauty of Dekton has expanded even further with stunning new collections and colour choices. Recently launched, the NEW Onirika collection derives inspiration from the beauty of nature with elegant marbling, unique veining and eye-catching colours. This immersive...
Sensa by Cosentino © Granite Surfaces – All the beauty of Natural Stone with Ultimate Stain Protection
The timeless and elegant beauty of natural stone never goes out of style. Some materials can be more vulnerable to staining, but Sensa by Cosentino © Granite provides a way to use these transcendantly beautiful materials without the risk. Sensa surfaces feature...
Off White & White Coloured Stone Provide Limitless Opportunities
When it comes to stone options in the white and off-white colour scheme, there are plenty of choices with timeless appeal. White and off-white stone is a great choice for a beautiful & neutral colour scheme that can pair well with a vast array of decor....
Ultimate Looks and Practicality for Shower Design
What could be more practical than smooth walls for your shower, no grout lines from tiles or pieces on the walls? The new thin porcelain slabs are ideal for this purpose. Some brand names are SapienStone, Dekton by Cosentino, Laminam, Touch, Julian Porcelain, and...
Patio Season! Enjoy it to the max with your own outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchens provide a unique and inviting entertaining space to enjoy during the warmer months. While designing your outdoor kitchen, it is important to choose a scratch resistant and heat resistant countertop surface which can withstand the outdoor elements,...