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Situated north of the Urals in the Komi Republic of Russia there stands 7 enourmours stone Pillars. They range from 30 to 42 meters high and are a tourist attraction for people of the local area. It is said that they were created through natural processes. Geologists believe that about 200 million years ago they were part of a mountain but as time passed and erosion took it’s course, the soft rock was worn away and we have been left with the amazing stone structures mostly made from shale. Locals […]

  An Italian, engineered stone, Okite is produced by a family-run firm that has a strong commitment to quality and environmental care. It has many uses, and has even been used to create artworks. It’s commonly used for floors, tiling and other surfaces. Okite worktops provide an effective and affordable alternative to marble and granite. Primarily composed of quartz, Okite can also include other materials, such as recycled glass, to give a piece lustre, strength and colour. Slabs are manufactured to a specific thickness, which means that Okite can be […]

Kitchen worktops, as we know them today, started to appear around 1920 yet marble was in use throughout the home long before that. At Surrey Marble and Granite we often work on period properties and are fascinated by the details of home decoration and embellishment we see in these beautiful houses. Marble and granite have been known for their strength and beauty for thousands of years, yet some of the forms you see today are really quite new. Here’s our short jog through the history of marble.