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Granite and Marble Slabs for Toronto Kitchens

By Pamela ScottOctober 11, 20150 comments

We’re trying to sell our house. What can we do to make sure we get the best price for it?Answer Toronto’s housing market has been booming for years now, with even modest houses fetching prices that were once unheard-of. If you’re planning to sell your home, experts will tell you ...

Island Dining Table from Carrara Marble

By Lily DanielsQ & AOctober 9, 20150 comments

We are planning to add an island dining table to our kitchen. Our countertops are made from white Carrara marble – would you advise we use the same marble for our dining table top or go with another ...AnswerNatural stone can vary greatly in appearance depending on the patterns on each block. It may be impossible to find another slab of the same block with which you did your counters, so I think a contrasting ...

Choosing the Right Natural Stone Slab for Your Toronto Home

By MarkOctober 8, 20150 comments

Be Informed With a number of different styles and characteristics to consider, choosing the right natural stone slab for your Toronto home can seem like a daunting task. Before making your purchase, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the benefits and characteristics of a ...

Marble Stairs Safety

By Stanley R.October 7, 20150 comments

I would like to install a marble staircase in my new home. However, I have heard that marble can be very slippery and dangerous as stairs. Is there something that I can do to ensure that I am safe when ...AnswerUsing honed-finish or waxed marble tiles is recommended to help give you more traction as you step. Make sure the stairs are dry, because marble is indeed slippery when wet. Try going to Interstone Marble ...

Heated Stone Tile Flooring

By NolaOctober 5, 20150 comments

Toronto winters can be really unpleasant, making my kitchen floor really chilly, especially in the mornings. I want to redo the floors that I have in my kitchen with entirely new tile and add on heated ...AnswerHeated floors can be done with any natural stone. Using granite may be one of the best choices for kitchens because it is more difficult to scratch than if you used marble. Opt for a honed or wax finish; ...

Granite and Marble Slab in Toronto

By NolaOctober 3, 20150 comments

Can anyone help? I want something dramatic for the kitchen countertops of our house in the Annex in Toronto, but don’t know if granite or marble slab is best, or if I should go for engineered st ...AnswerEvery type of countertop material has its advantages. But, if it’s an older house, I always think natural stone looks more authentic than engineered stone. As far as drama goes, granite is available ...

Stone Slab Walls in Master Bathroom

By AnonymousOctober 2, 20150 comments

I was looking into having a stone slab wall in my master bathroom, behind my tub. However, I do not have much experience with the current design trends. What type of stone should I be looking for? Should ...AnswerGood question. If you are unhappy with your existing tiles, getting a stone slab is a great idea for a wall. There are fewer grout lines to contend with, thus giving the area a larger feel. Look for a ...

Modern Stone Fireplace Ideas

By MarkSeptember 30, 20150 comments

I recently moved into a new home in Toronto and I am looking to remodel the existing fireplace to better match a modern and clean feel. I want to keep things simple but striking and would like to have ...AnswerMany people choose brick stones, tiles, or slabs of natural rock. If you opt for slabs, it is recommended that you select a 2cm (3/4 inch) slab as it is lighter and easier to install on a wall. Also, choose ...

Natural Stone Slabs in the GTA – Installation and Fabrication

By MaRiaSeptember 29, 20150 comments

Once you’ve decided on a type of stone and have reserved a specific slab, it’s time to hire a professional contractor and fabricator. The fabricator will determine precisely how much stone is required for your given project, take care of the necessary measurements, cut, ...

Heat Resistant Countertop

By MaRiaSeptember 28, 20150 comments

I just bought a small bachelor pad in Toronto and I am looking to do some renovations. When I cook, I want to have the ability to put any dish from the stove on to my counter top without worrying about ...AnswerFirstly, please note that “heat resistant” does not mean “heat proof”. Nothing is perfect. I would not recommend you to directly apply hot items on any surface. Especially if your ...

Granite Slab Countertops in the GTA

By Jonathan McClapQ & ASeptember 26, 20152 comments

Help! We want granite countertops, but aren’t sure where to source them in the GTA.AnswerBecause of the popularity of granite slab countertops, many “no-frills” sources for stone have cropped up in the Toronto area in recent years. However, you’ll want to balance price point ...

Quartz Compac vs Quartzite

By Ms.CampbellSeptember 25, 20150 comments

I have been looking into different materials for counter tops and I have a question regarding the different types of material you can use for counter tops. What is the difference between Quartz Compac ...AnswerCompac is simply a brand name, but you’re asking an excellent question regarding the difference between Quartz and Quartzite. o Quartz is a man-made (engineered) countertop material. It is made of ...

Stone Products Installation

By Alexandra L.September 23, 20150 comments

Does Interstone also help with the installation of any products that I purchase?AnswerInterstone does not install products but it is always a pleasure to discuss our products with our clients. If the product you want is a slab, we will sell it to your favorite fabricator who will tell you ...

How Much Stone Backsplash Should I Order?

By Alexandra L.Q & ASeptember 21, 20151 comments

I am purchasing a stone back splash that I shall be installing myself in my kitchen. How much extra should I be purchasing if I want to cover 20 square feet? Is there a rule of thumb that I can follow ...AnswerAt Interstone Marble and Granite, we like to think that the rule of thumb when buying materials is 15% – 20% extra for wastage. If you have a bit left over from the installation, it’s a good ...

Custom Mosaic Tile Bathroom Floors

By FluxQ & ASeptember 15, 20152 comments

We’re building our dream home, and would like to make custom mosaic tile spreads in each of our three bathrooms. We’ve seen a few designs online, and are looking for a natural stone distributor ...Answer Santa Cecilia granite is indeed a beautiful stone that can be used in bathrooms and kitchens, so the choice is yours. If you wish, you can do both at the same time as this will maximize the use of your ...

Outdoor Application For Marble Or Granite Tiles

By cjpSeptember 15, 20150 comments

Can your marble/granite tiles be used for outdoor application? If so, what are the steps that I need to take? Will the water ruin the adhesion?Answer I would be very cautious about using marble in the outdoors since it can so easily get stained. Are you planning to use the tiles for the floor / ground or are you creating an outdoor countertop for an ...