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Notes on natural stone

Plain-language guides to granite, Quartz, finishes and choosing stone for a project.

Stone basics

Granite or Quartz? A practical comparison

Both are natural stones used for countertops, floors and cladding, but they are different rocks. Here is how to think about the choice.

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Finishes

Polished, honed, leather or flamed: choosing a stone finish

The same stone can look and feel very different depending on its finish. A short guide to the four finishes we offer.

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Planning

How to choose natural stone for a project

A simple checklist to follow before you commit to a stone, from where it will be used to how it will be shipped.

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Ordering

What to include when you send a stone enquiry

A clear enquiry gets a clear answer. Here is what an exporter needs to know to quote properly.

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Tell us what you need

Share the stone, finish, thickness and quantity you are looking at. We will take it from there.