Intermountain Stone & Marble Blog

Should you install solid-surface countertops, or go with granite, marble or another natural stone in your kitchen? Natural stones each have pros and cons, but when it comes to

Granite, quartz and marble counters, along with many other natural stones, have pre-set slab sizes. Most slabs are 9 feet by 5 feet, although you can certainly customize marble

A kitchen remodel is probably the last thing on your mind as the holidays are in full swing, kids are home from school and you’re hustling to get gifts

Are your stone kitchen and bath counters tough enough to double as stepladders? Probably, but that doesn’t mean you should risk it. Counters are for dishes, plates and cooking

Can’t decide between traditional stone counters like granite and something trendier like concrete? Concrete counters certainly have some advantages, and in some situations make the most sense. However, it’s

You’ve heard that stone counters such as granite, quartz and marble can seriously take the heat in the kitchen, but exactly how much heat does that mean? For average

Granite countertops are nothing new, so why don’t we see them in vintage houses or even popular 1980s homes? Centuries ago, granite was the top choice of royalty and

When you picture marble counters, you probably imagine them as white, perhaps with some elegant gray veins. Marble has been synonymous with the color white — austere and bright

You’re on the hunt for the perfect house, and having stone counters is one of your top priorities. Stone counters, especially granite, remain one of the most desired features

Regularly sealing stone countertops keeps them nonporous and easy to maintain. How often you need to re-seal depends on the type of stone, how heavily you use your countertops