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Remnant Stone: How to Save Big on Small Stone Projects

After a fabricator completes a large kitchen countertop project, they're almost always left with a slab remnant — the cut-off section that didn't fit in the kitchen. These remnants are real stone, oft...

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Countertop Edge Profiles: A Complete Visual Guide

The edge profile of your stone countertop is one of the most overlooked design decisions in a kitchen renovation — and one of the easiest ways to elevate or undermine the finished look. From the clean...

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Honed Granite Finish: Technique, Tools, and Key Mistakes

Honed granite has become one of the most requested finish options in residential fabrication — and one of the most misunderstood to execute consistently. Getting the grit stopping point right, prevent...

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Leathered Stone Finish: Creating Texture Step by Step

The leathered finish is the most complex surface treatment in the standard fabrication toolkit — and the one that commands the highest premium from homeowners. Creating it well requires the right brus...

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Epoxy Color Matching for Stone Seams: A Pro Guide

A perfect seam is invisible. An imperfect one draws the eye immediately — and generates callbacks. The difference almost always comes down to epoxy color matching. Whether you're joining two slab sect...

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Bridge Saw Maintenance: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Checklist

The bridge saw is the most expensive and critical machine in most stone fabrication shops. A single breakdown can halt production, delay installs, and cost thousands in emergency repair fees or rental...

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Core Bits for Stone Drilling: Selection and Use Guide

Last updated: March 2026 Drilling holes in stone countertops is one of the most technically demanding operations in fabrication. A misplaced drill hole, a cracked slab from incorrect technique, or a c...

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Stone Floor Installation: From Substrate Prep to Final Seal

Natural stone floors represent some of the most technically demanding installation work in the trade. The weight, hardness, and sensitivity of natural stone to movement and moisture means that shortcu...

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Granite Countertop Care: The Complete Annual Guide

Granite is one of the most durable natural stone countertop materials available — but durable does not mean maintenance-free. With a proper annual care routine, your granite countertops can look stunn...

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Bathroom Stone Care: Vanity, Shower & Tile Guide

Natural stone transforms a bathroom into something genuinely luxurious — but the bathroom environment is the most demanding of all stone applications. Constant moisture, soap, shampoo, and hard water ...

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Quartz Countertop Care: The Complete Owner's Manual

Engineered quartz countertops are often marketed as virtually maintenance-free — and compared to marble, they genuinely are. But "low maintenance" is not the same as "no maintenance," and there are sp...

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Outdoor Stone Maintenance: Patios, Pool & Kitchens

Natural stone is one of the most beautiful and durable choices for outdoor living spaces — patios, pool surrounds, outdoor kitchens, garden paths, and more. But outdoor stone faces challenges that ind...

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