Origin: Brazil
Type of Stone: Quartzite
Quartzite is a hard, metamorphic rock which starts out as sandstone and is converted into quartzite through heating and pressure related to tectonic compression. Quartzite’s density makes it mostly resistant to erosion and volatile weather, which allows for applications such as wall coverings, roofing tiles, as well as flooring and stair steps. Today, quartzite is becoming increasingly popular indoor as a decoration piece and for countertop surfaces. Pure quartzite is usually a neutral color, varying from white to gray, but it can also form in various shades of pink and red due to varying amounts of iron oxide.
SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
FOR QUARTZITE
Countertops
Interior Floors
Kitchen Walls
Shower Floors
Shower Walls
Exterior Floors
Exterior Walls
Pool/Fountains
Origin: Italy
Type of Stone: Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone undergoes intense heat and pressure and is found primarily across Europe and India. Although most commonly white, marble can form in a range of colors, dependent on its mineral combination, like black, green, pink and grey. Color and true beauty will intensify over time and with use. Typically softer than granite, marble tends to stain, etch and scratch more easily, so it is recommended to always have marble sealed. Marble is used for countertop surfaces, fireplaces, bar-tops, backsplashes and bathroom designs.
SUITABLE APPLICATIONS FOR MARBLE
Countertops
Interior Floors
Kitchen Walls
Shower Floors
Shower Walls
Exterior Floors
Exterior Walls
Pool/Fountains