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  Natural stone is quarried from the earth in slabs, which are then cut and fit to size. As they’re shaped, the stone worker has to make decisions about how the stone will be finished, which is to say what kind of surface the stone will have. In the wild, stone has a rough, rugged surface, which is unfinished and untreated. This can have sharp edges, inappropriate for the home. At the other extreme, beautiful marble statues typically have a highly polished finish, enhancing the natural radiance of the stone. […]

  Creating the perfect space takes effort, commitment and excellence from your suppliers. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we’re proud to help our customers realise their projects. As experienced stone-cutters, we fabricate stone pieces for projects of all kinds, from a brand new restaurant to a luxurious family bathroom. We believe that stone can be the most beautiful material to use, but it needs to be treated properly in order for its natural beauty to shine through. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we put our expertise to work every day, […]

  As professional stone workers, we’re always interested in new design trends that feature our chosen medium. In the last few months, we’ve seen some clever ideas for staircases using stone, so we thought we’d share them here.