Marble has been one of the most widely used stones throughout history, and many famous buildings are clad with it. For instance, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Theatre on the South West slope of the Acropolis in Athens is comprised almost entirely of marble and was completed in AD 161. The Taj Mahal, which was […]

You may not realise it but kitchen countertops are one of the most used items in your whole house. You will call upon your worktop almost every day to help you cook the many dishes your family enjoy throughout the week, or to help you entertain guests in your kitchen-dining area. As such, it’s worth […]

One of our favorite stones here at Marble & Granite is – you’ve guessed – marble! It has a translucent beauty all its’ own and there is nothing quite like it. Along with quartzite, granite, and limestone, it is an all-natural stone and before it became marble it was actually limestone. And before it was […]

At Marble & Granite we hold the firm belief that marble is a wonderful stone. Of course, you would expect us to say that, but there really isn’t another stone like it. Marble has an almost magical kind of luminescence about it that sets it apart from other stones. It also has an incredible range […]

Marble is a fabulous stone to use for kitchen worktops. It is not as hard as some other stones and does need a certain amount of care when in use, but most of it is common things to take care. Marble is what is known as a metamorphic rock and is formed from limestone which […]

When it comes to choosing a kitchen worktop, there is a wide choice of materials. You can have natural stone, wood, glass, laminate, stainless steel, man-made stone, and more, and it can be difficult making a choice. Budget obviously has to be taken into consideration, unless you have unlimited wealth, and laminates offer one of […]