Natural Stone Blog

What You Need to Know About Natural Quartzite Stones

January 14, 2019

Natural quartzite has become one of the most popular options for high end residential design. Quartzite offers similar aesthetic qualities to marble…

The Art of Fluidity: How to Blend Stones and Patterns

December 5, 2018

Your client wants a natural stone structure to liven up their exterior setting, but they want it to be unique….

Porcelain & Sintered Stone Panels: The Stylish Solution for Preventing Wall Damage

November 29, 2018

Porcelain panels are one of the most versatile solutions at a designer’s disposal. With their wide array of textures, colors,…

Stone Terroir: Importance of Viewing Natural Stone Materials Before Purchasing It

November 29, 2018

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But what if those thousand words include phrases like: “Wait,…

Why a Mason Is an Integral Part of Natural Stone Installation

November 28, 2018

When it comes to the installation of any natural stone project, there are a lot of professionals involved. From the…

Motion Stone

November 5, 2018

There’s something about Motion stone that sounds inherently futuristic. Maybe images of Dubai’s famous skyscrapers come to mind, their towering…

How to Clean Stone Counters Like a Professional

October 31, 2018

Natural stone is one of the most gorgeous options for countertops. With so many alluring colors, intriguing vein patterns, and…

The Different Types of Natural Stone Finishes

October 5, 2018

Structural design aesthetics are important when creating any space. Everything from changing the mood, to coordinating themes and motifs and…

Natural Stone Techniques: How to Get a Rockface Edge

October 5, 2018

One way to dress up your pool coping or give more texture to your home’s front entry is to utilize…

The Advantages of Incorporating Marble into Your Design Projects

October 5, 2018

From the ancient Romans and Greeks in their design of the Colosseum and the Parthenon to today’s homes and businesses,…

Flamed Finish Stone: A Look at the Flaming Process

August 30, 2018

As an architect or designer, you probably already understand how important it is to have choices. Being able to give…

Splitting Stone: The Feather and Wedge Process

August 30, 2018

Here at Connecticut Stone, we love a new challenge whenever an interesting project comes around. Creating a large piece for…