For centuries, stone has been used by nearly all civilizations and held in high regard because it reflects unique characteristics, stability, and grandeur. Each corner of the world and each layer of earth yields a multitude of stone varieties, and a uniqueness within each stone that are impossible to replicate, making natural stone more visually interesting, and because it comes from the earth, its eco-friendly composition makes it the natural choice.  When choosing natural stone there are several things to consider, the type of stone, application, installation, traffic and maintenance are all factors in how well your natural stone surfaces will perform. We hope to provide as much information as possible to help you choose the stone that is best for your project as well as offering maintenance information about your stone surfaces so they always look and perform their best.