If your client wants distinctive and beautiful countertops, floor tiles, or fireplaces, start by helping your clients choose a natural stone slab for renovations in the GTA.

 

 

By the time your client has walked through the door, a decision has likely been made. They may want the same stone they saw in a magazine or they may want the stone their friend had installed last year. It’s important to know what caused your client to decide on a specific type of natural stone.

 

Beauty will be one of the most common answers. There’s yet to be a stone that matches the gorgeous veins in marble or the depth of granite. Find out if your client wants to match the other colours in the room. Maybe they’re looking for contrast, or want a show-stopping piece that will make everyone pause when they enter the room.

 

Your investigation doesn’t stop there. Now you need to know how the room will be used. Yes, a kitchen is a kitchen, but is it used frequently or is the family eating out on the run most nights? Frequent chefs may prefer granite to marble since it’s not as soft and less likely to stain or scratch. Knowing how the natural stone fits into the client’s lifestyle helps you recommend the right stone for your client. This is an expensive purchase that will likely stay with the house for decades; it’s important that everyone is happy with the end result.

 

Introduce the idea of cutting a slab to fit the required space—or even cutting it into tiles. That way the pattern on the tiles flows naturally without disruption. A whole slab gives a smooth appearance that really makes the patterns on the stone shine.

 

 

Many people are torn between granite and marble—both are expensive choices that they hope will increase the value of their GTA home.

 

Granite is a tough, durable choice. If your client chops food directly on the countertop, the knife may dull over time—that’s how hard it is. Low maintenance is also a big draw for granite, since it is easy to wipe clean and only needs resealing every two years. Invite your client to pick out their slab instead of just ordering a colour, that way they can see the depth that granite’s graininess brings out. The wide choice of colours may catch some clients by surprise, so be sure to take the time to show off this beautiful stone.

 

If your client is looking for timeless elegance, marble or soapstone is probably on their list. Many people who look for marble are dismayed by the price tag. Remind them that classic marble is irreplaceable, unmistakable, and absolutely unmatchable in its beauty. You can steer your client away from rarer types of marble if price is an issue.

 

If your client wants a soft stone for the kitchen, it’s important to explain that they are easier to stain and scratch.

 

When homeowners across the GTA are looking for natural stone slabs to improve the value of their home, listen to their needs and guide them to the stone that fits their lifestyle.