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Know the Differences Between Granite and Marble

Granite vs Marble: Differences, Durability & Which to Choose

Written by StoneX USA on 05/25/2023. Posted in Countertop, Granite, Marble.

Updated October 13, 2026 Granite vs Marble at a Glance GraniteMarble Rock typeIgneous (cooled magma)Metamorphic (recrystallized limestone) Hardness (Mohs)6–7 — highly scratch resistant3–4 — softer, can scratch and etch...

Granite vs. Marble – Pros and Cons: Which one is better for your countertop needs?

Written by StoneX USA on 05/17/2023. Posted in Countertop, Granite, Marble.

When it comes to choosing the right countertop material for your kitchen, there are many options to consider. Two of the most popular material options are granite and marble. While both are esthetically beautiful and in their practical...

Aspen White granite slab with polished finish, white with fine grey and burgundy flecking, surface and finish detail, StoneX USA West Allis WI

The Benefits of Using Granite Countertops in Your Home

Written by StoneX USA on 05/10/2023. Posted in Countertop, Granite.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and durable material for your countertops, you might want to consider granite. Granite is a natural stone that has long been used in kitchens, and for good reason. One of the biggest benefits of granite...

Yellow River granite slab with polished finish, surface and finish detail, StoneX USA West Allis WI

From Classic to Contemporary: Using Granite in Modern Interior Design

Written by StoneX USA on 05/10/2023. Posted in Countertop, Granite.

Granite has long been a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops, but it’s increasingly finding its way into other areas of the home as well. With its durability, versatility, and natural beauty, granite is an ideal material for...

Modern kitchen with dark gray wood-grain cabinets, a speckled white and gray stone island and white perimeter countertops

Choosing the Right Countertop Material for Your Kitchen

Written by StoneX USA on 05/06/2023. Posted in Countertop.

Your kitchen countertop is the focal point of your kitchen, and choosing the right material is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for functionality and durability. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide on...

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Written by StoneX USA on 12/26/2022. Posted in Countertop, General, Granite, Marble, Porcelain, Products, Quartz, Quartzite, Slab, Soap Stone, Warranty.

WE ARE STONEX FROM EARTH TO YOUR KITCHEN Proudly serving Wisconsin & Midwest LIVE INVENTORY WE ARE ONE STOP SOURCE VISIT OUR SLAB SHOWROOM WE ARE DESIGN VISIT OUR SLAB SHOWROOM WE ARE QUALITY...

2 New Jumbo Quartz Colors

Written by StoneX USA on 09/02/2021. Posted in Countertop, Granite, Marble, Porcelain, Products, Quartz, Quartzite, Slab.

Lightning Blue Polished 3cm Quartz Lightning Gold Polished 3cm Quartz Both offer a beautiful vein pattern that flows diagonally across the slabs. This is great for layout purposes and offers consistency in design throughout your kitchen or...

Calacatta Borghini

Written by StoneX USA on 03/27/2021. Posted in Countertop.

Calacatta Borghini STONEX USA | Quartzite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Affordable high-end looks and life-long durability come together in Calacatta Borghini Quartz. This polished marble-look quartz features a soft white background and widely spread...

Arabescato Carrara

Written by StoneX USA on 03/26/2021. Posted in Countertop, Marble.

Arabescato Carrara STONEX USA | Marble | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Arabescato Carrara is a white marble from the Carrara area of Italy with soft grey veins that flow across the slab in loose, roughly parallel waves. In our slab photo the white is...

Copacabana

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, General, Granite, Products, Slab, Warranty.

Copacabana STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Copacabana Granite originates from Brazil. It is a kind of black and white granite. Some slabs more black and less, another kind slab with more white and less black. This granite is very...

White Rose

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, Granite.

White Rose STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA White Rose is a granite from Brazil with a white to light grey background, scattered dark grey and black specks, and small wine-red flecks that give the stone its name. From a few feet...

Arara Blue

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, General, Granite.

Arara Blue STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Arara Blue is a granite from Brazil with a light grey to white ground, blue-grey tones and scattered dark mineral clusters. In our slab photo the blue is a cool grey-blue cast rather than a...

Azul Platino

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, Granite.

Azul Platino STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Azul Platino is a granite from Spain with a tight, fine grain: grey, dark grey and white specks mixed evenly, with the occasional small black spot. It reads as a medium, slightly cool...

Brown Silk

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, General, Granite, Products, Slab, Warranty.

Brown Silk STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA Brown Silk Granite is a 2cm Granite with a polished finish. This handsome granite has a strong cool brown background with horizontal white strips that give this stone the look of natural...

Butterfly Beige Granite

Written by StoneX USA on 03/20/2021. Posted in Countertop, Granite.

Butterfly Beige STONEX USA | Granite | NEW | STONEXPEDIA This granite color has a speckled pattern of mostly beige, cream, black and whites. This stone is also sold as Ocre Itabira. Butterfly Beige has a fairly uniform pattern, which makes...