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Backlighting Adds Beauty to Crystaline Stone

August 22, 2016

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Custom bathroom featuring Yellow Onyx Crystaline Stone. Photo via Houzz 

Backlighting is a lighting method used by designers and architects to make a dramatic statement. Shining light through panels (such as natural stone, quartz, and more) from behind helps to intensify the details of the stone. It shows a depth that you don’t see any other way and, depending on the particular slab’s movements and patterns, the result can be quite breathtaking. One type of stone that creates particularly awe-inspiring results with backlighting (and that we offer here at Marble & Granite, Inc.) is Crystaline Stone.

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Crystaline Stone Gets White Right

March 03, 2016

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Kitchen featuring Special White Onyx Crystaline Stone. Photo courtesy of Crystaline Stone 

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Space-Aged Shower

January 06, 2016

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Blue Planet Marble from Crystaline Stone. Photo courtesy of Crystaline Stone.

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Is Crystaline Stone Really "Real" Stone?

October 22, 2015


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Crystaline Stone comes in such amazing colors that many customers wonder if it’s “real.” (Photo courtesy of Crystaline Stone.)

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We’re Ready to Remodel! Now…Where Do We Start?

January 22, 2015

Q: We’re ready to get started on our very first home renovation! Many Internet sites and blogs such as yours have helped us generate and narrow down our ideas. We’ve learned about the differences between marble, granite, quartz, quartzite and more than we could have ever dreamed existed. But now…we’re not sure where to start. Can we work directly with you or do we need to find a fabricator, contractor, or someone else?

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Merry Christmas from Marble and Granite, Inc.

December 23, 2014
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What Makes Marble and Granite, Inc. Unique?

August 12, 2014

Every now and then, we receive a thank-you letter that reminds us why we love the business we’re in. It’s our goal to remain a step above other natural stone wholesalers. And nothing makes us more proud than when we accomplish this goal. It is with great pride that we share the following letter we recently received from two customers who are very pleased with the caliber of customer service they received at Marble and Granite, Inc.

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The Allure of Backlit Stone

August 07, 2014

Natural stone has a striking depth of character all its own, however some stones can look particularly striking when backlit. Adding a light source from behind can completely transform the look, adding a real “wow” factor to projects including backsplashes, wall features, room dividers, countertops, fireplace surrounds, vanity tops, tables, murals, decorative furniture, wall coverings and much more.

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Is Granite Passé?

June 26, 2014

Q: A friend told us that using granite countertops in our bath remodel would make the room look “dated.” Is it true that granite is on its way out?

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Crystaline Stone: Bold, Exotic, Unique

June 19, 2014

Looking to add sparkle to your seating? Want to add a bit of the exotic to your egress? Or maybe you’re looking for something bold in the bath? Whatever unique statement you might be looking to make, Crystaline Stone can help.

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