May 2014

You’ve heard about the virtues of our new quartz surfacing product, ColorQuartz, including the fact that it’s virtually maintenance free. But, you may be wondering what care the surfacing does need and just how minimal the maintenance is. We’ll explain…

Q: I adore my new granite countertop! It really is the centerpiece of our new kitchen. I know it’s a durable surface, so do I really have to cover it with an ugly cutting board when I work? Can I just slice and dice right on the granite surface? 

For many years, we at Marble & Granite, Inc. have searched high and low for top quality Azul Macaubus. We are pleased to announce that we have finally found ideal slabs of this exotic and highly sought after material in Brazil. With its striking mix of intense and ethereal blue shades, this material makes a distinctive design statement wherever it’s used.

A lot of our residential customers want to know “why quartz?” They often ask us: What makes this material so special and why is it the basis for so many brands of surfacing materials? The answer is quite simple…durability and abundance.

Once again architects are recognizing Neolith ultra compact surfacing for the unique contributions the material is making in the cladding industry. Here are a few recent international projects that the reputable World Architects eMagazine has spotlighted, demonstrating to thousands of subscribers all over the world that Neolith is a force to be reckoned with.

Q: We had a dinner party the other night. Despite the fact that we thought we cleaned up well before turning in for the night, we found a forgotten red wine glass sitting on our white marble bar top. Not only that, but it was apparently one of our sloppy friends. There had obviously been a puddle of wine under the glass because we now have a lovely (insert sarcasm font) purple circle where the glass once stood. What now? Are we doomed to a lifetime of covering up that stain with seemingly misplaced décor items? Help!

We’ve been touting the features of Neolith for some time now. For example, you know that the lightweight slabs are easy to transport and handle, and that it’s easy to clean. From its resistance to liquids, heat, fire, and abrasion to its hygienic, resin-free surface Neolith is one phenomenal new building material. But one other feature that places Neolith ahead of the curve is its ability to…well, curve!

Though relatively new in the world of quartz surfacing, ColorQuartz has already made a name for itself. In a recent list of new quartz products, Stone World included ColorQuartz in an article spotlighting new products—right alongside household names like Caesarstone, Silestone and Samsung. Check out the slideshow.