{"id":1284,"date":"2023-01-15T00:57:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T00:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utahgran.com\/Utahgran\/?page_id=1284"},"modified":"2023-08-18T00:23:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:23:54","slug":"how-to-choose-stone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utahgran.com\/Utahgran\/how-to-choose-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1284\" class=\"elementor elementor-1284\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1bb6148 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1bb6148\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea372b1\" data-id=\"ea372b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2197612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2197612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How To Choose Stone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef49ece elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef49ece\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0b536d\" data-id=\"c0b536d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe3eeb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe3eeb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When choosing the right stone for your job, there are several things to consider.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1.<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Color.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Take samples of cabinetry, flooring, and any other decorating elements to the slab yard. Dark solid colors may require more care as they show more glass rings, fingerprints, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2.<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Texture.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Patterns in the stone can make your countertops the focal point or a design element of the room.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quality.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Some varieties of stone are more prone to natural flaws, such as small cracks or pits that have been filled. Stone with a mesh backing is likely to have more chance for these natural flaws. As fabricators, we try to avoid defects in the finished product but may not be able to cut around them all.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a) Look at the stone from many angles (reflection off the stone reveals defects and dull spots).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">b) Rub your hands across the surface and feel for rough spots or uneven textures that may bother you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reserve your stone.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Have the person who helps you reserve the exact slabs you want for your job to the Ken Law account along with your name as a job name. Stone held for more than 14 days may require a deposit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">***Disclaimer Stone is a natural product, and it is not perfect. Be sure of your choice. Once the stone is delivered and the cutting starts, you own the stone. You, the customer, are responsible for your stone choice. We, the fabricator, are responsible for the workmanship. We carefully inspect the stone before cutting, but some imperfections are not visible. If we notice problems after cutting the stone, we do all we can to stabilize the material and fix the defect.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pricing Basics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most suppliers group materials based on price.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Price groupings have very little to do with quality.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Price groupings are different for every supplier. No supplier will tell you the wholesale price; therefore, you need to call us (or show them the table below) with your choice so we can provide an accurate quote.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">About Quartz:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quartz materials are manufactured, and every brand is made essentially the same way and has similar properties. Different patterns and manufacturers have different prices, which vary considerably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All quartz materials can be damaged by heat, and even low heat for extended periods is a problem. Inside corners are especially vulnerable, and you should never use appliances that get warm there. They will eventually crack, and there is no good way to fix them. Always use a cutting board with an air space between it and the countertops.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you go shopping for stone, call us so we can explain how the different suppliers do business. This will save time and possible frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stone Supplier Links<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Top Three<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msisurfaces.com\">MSI<\/a>&nbsp;: <u>Go here first<\/u>. Slab Products:<\/strong><b><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite, <\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a;\">and<\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">They have some of the <\/span><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><i>most competitive pricing <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">on quality materials.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">They have a lot to choose from, including <u>some of their quartz manufactured here in America<\/u>. Because they are the largest, they can usually have special orders from other locations within ten days, which is impressive, in my experience.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">This supplier is new to the Utah market, but they are the largest in the country I know of. They do business differently than most of the others. They have a sign-in process that helps them, me, and you to document your visits to their facility and creates a link between me (the fabricator) and you (the client) along with your choices of materials. The benefit is that it streamlines the communications necessary to complete your project or job.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">I&#8217;m impressed, and I think you will be too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/locations\/locations-utah.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arizona Tile<\/b><\/a><b>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<u>Go here second<\/u>.&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><strong>Slab Products:<\/strong><b><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<i><b>The prices are competitive<\/b><\/i>. They do not carry exotic materials or <\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a;\">porcelain<\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">. They cater more to the builder market, so the choices are somewhat limited. <\/span><\/span><i style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\"><b>They have been my go-to supplies for years because they have more <u>2cm<\/u> materials than most other suppliers.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a style=\"transition-property: all; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestonecollection.com\/salt-lake-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stone Collection<\/a><b>&nbsp;: <u>Go here third<\/u>.&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><strong>Slab Products:<\/strong><b><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz,<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\"><b><i><u>&nbsp;and porcelain<\/u>.<\/i><\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><i style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\"><b>The prices are somewhat&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a;\"><b><i>higher<\/i><\/b><\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit;\">They carry a few lower-cost materials but have higher-end ones too. They carry a wide variety of exotic stones.&nbsp;<\/span><b style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit;\"><i>The showroom is awesome and worth the visit.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-style: normal;\">Some Others<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"http:\/\/contempotile.com\/Locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contempo Tile &amp; Stone<\/a>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/b><strong>Slab Products:<\/strong><b><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz,&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">and&nbsp;<\/span><i style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\"><b>the best selection of porcelain<\/b><\/i><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">.<\/span><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><i><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">&nbsp;<\/span><i style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\"><b>The prices are competitive<\/b><\/i><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><b style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: inherit;\"><i>They <u>do not carry much natural stone in 2cm<\/u> (which is what we prefer).<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bedrosians.com\/our-locations\/165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bedrosians<\/a>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/b><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Slab Products:<\/strong><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span><u>and<\/u><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><u>&nbsp;man-made quartz<\/u>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><i style=\"font-size: 1rem; caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a;\"><b>The prices are a bit&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #0e101a;\"><b><i>higher<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daltile.com\/store-locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daltile<\/a><b>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><strong>Slab Products:<\/strong><b><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a; color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem;\">. <b><i>They have quartz materials in extra large slabs if your job requires larger pieces.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venetianstonegallery.com\">Venetian Tile &amp; Stone Gallery <\/a>:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Specializes in <u><b><i>marble and quartzite natural stone products and some porcelain<\/i><\/b><\/u>.&nbsp;<b><i>They do not carry any 3cm materials and very little granite or quartz.<\/i><\/b> &nbsp;Their inventory is of the <b><i>highest quality materials at a fair price<\/i><\/b>. <b><i><u>They do not carry low-cost materials<\/u>.<\/i><\/b> The owners are very knowledgeable and helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; color: #0e101a; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/easystones.stoneprofitsweb.com\">Easy Stones<\/a><\/strong> :&nbsp;<strong style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 1rem;\">Slab Products:<\/strong><b style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 1rem;\"><i><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><u><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">granite, marble, quartzite,&nbsp;<\/span>and<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;man-made quartz<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">. If you are on a budget check them out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; color: #0e101a; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><b style=\"color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: normal;\">Italia Granite and Marble<\/b><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> : (no website <\/span><span style=\"caret-color: #0e101a;\">available. &nbsp;Google them.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 1rem; font-style: normal;\">Slab Products:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 1rem;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><u style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">granite, marble, quartzite.<\/u><i style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/i><b>The prices are higher. <\/b>They are worth checking out.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; color: #0e101a; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; color: #0e101a; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><span style=\"background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All these suppliers have qualified consultants to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; color: #0e101a; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box;\"><span style=\"background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is not a complete list but it covers virtually every kind of material available.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aba88e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aba88e7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e527fab\" data-id=\"e527fab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63578cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"63578cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script\n   async\n   id=\"roomvoAssistant\"\n   type=\"text\/javascript\"\n   data-locale=\"en-us\"\n   data-position=\"bottom-right\"\n   src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvo.com\/static\/scripts\/b2b\/common\/assistant.js\"\n><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Choose Stone When choosing the right stone for your job, there are several things to consider. 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Color.&nbsp;&nbsp;Take samples of cabinetry, flooring, and any other decorating elements to the slab yard. 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