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From the ancient Romans to modern films, classic white marble abounds. However, marble and granite cover most of the rainbow, and engineered stones fill in the gaps. Thanks to modern technological improvements, these unusual stones and many others are available to ordinary families in Surrey. At our workshop, we have both natural and processed stones covering every shade and hue. Here are a few of our favourite yellows, from primrose to daffodil.

Quartz kitchen worktops are engineered stones. This means that unlike marble and granite, which are quarried in large slabs and cut down, Caesarstone and other quartz brands are not found naturally. Instead, small amounts of resin are used to bind quartz particles together to make a large slab. As quartz worktops are made of at least 90% quartz, which is one of the toughest natural substances, they look, feel and handle just like stone – and they have certain advantages.

There are many techniques that can be employed in stone based projects to fit with design and preference. Just as the choice of stone used has a great bearing on the overall finished appearance and feel of the room, so too can the fitting and masonry methods used. Where stone matching is used it is important to be aware of the extra extensive planning involved. Pattern matching On small areas or rooms it is possible to continue the same pattern at the seams as stone can be cut from the […]