stone guide
Use this guide to help you determine which stone type is best suited to your application.
= Exceptional / Highly Recommended
= Poor / Not Recommended
= Good / Recommended
= Applicable
SEAMS
Quartz
Marble
Porcelain
Quartzite
Granite
Seams are likely visible
Seams may be required to maintain the stone's integrity
Sealing6
Quartz
Marble
Porcelain
Quartzite
Granite
Call us for professional sealing
Test by applying a spoonful of water on the stone. If it remains beaded for 20 minutes, no sealing is required. If the water is absorbed or darkens the stone, wait for it to dry and then seal the stone.
Use approved sealant as needed
Do's and don'ts
Quartz
Marble
Porcelain
Quartzite
Granite
Support stone overhangs with corbels per Countertop Source's recommendations
Cut food directly on the stone's surface
Select type of stone based on intended use, not color only
Clean with abrasive cleaners, chemicals
Expose to direct sunlight
Call us to remove deep stains or repair stone
Perform regular maintenance
Do
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Limit
OK
Limit
OK
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Best Uses Map
Quartz
Marble
Porcelain
Quartzite
Granite
