Natural Stone - Granite and Marble, Countertops and Vanity Tops

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The future market projection is that countertops made from natural stone, such as granite, will continue to be a great choice for kitchen countertops in both value and functionality through to 2007 at the very least.

To help you find the material that's best for your functional needs, taste, and pocketbook, we asked Western designers, fabricators, manufacturers, contractors, and retailers

Marble possesses characteristics which make it suitable for all parts of the house: it's hygenic, doesn't trap dirt and doesn't allow mold to form....

The Marble Institute of America is accepting entries for the 2005 Pinnacle Awards Competition, the natural stone industry's premier design and installation competition.

The granite look is beginning to appear in patented stone-like materials. Avonite, made from a modified polyester plastic, now has 14 so-called granite colors....