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document What are the advantages of using natural stone thin veneer over full dimensional stone?
Thin veneer can be installed in as much as half the time the time as full dimensional stone. In relation to coverage per square foot, nearly four...
20 Feb, 2007
document Is a brick ledge necessary if I want to install thin veneer on my project?
No, a brick ledge may be used; however, it is not necessary. The material adheres directly to the structure and does not float on the slab. If you do...
20 Feb, 2007
document I have ordered Palomino Granbury and the gray streak through the stone is slightly wider than the samples that I looked at. Is this normal?
Yes, the gray streak is formed by minerals in the stone over thousands of years. The gray streak varies considerably from stone to stone, in fact...
20 Feb, 2007
document The stone that I received on my job-site looks a bit lighter in color than a project that was identified with the same material. What is the reason for this?
There may be two issues that are involved here. First, natural stone will vary from load to load. This range of color is inherent in natural stone...
20 Feb, 2007
document Is it necessary that we seal our natural stone after we install it?
It is not necessary that you seal natural stone; however, we do advise that you do seal the material to prevent water absorption or staining on the...
20 Feb, 2007
document What are the differences in cost between natural stone thin veneer and man-made stone?
In many instances, there is not a cost difference in manufactured stone and natural stone thin veneer. In cases where natural stone thin veneer costs...
20 Feb, 2007
document Is natural stone just a fad or is it here to stay?
It is common knowledge throughout the building industry that natural stone is gaining continued popularity at an extremely fast rate. Residential and...
20 Feb, 2007
document What is “split-face” material?
“Split-face” is a term used to describe the process of using a splitting machine or guillotine to chopped or break the face of the...
20 Feb, 2007
document I hear some people refer to the outside of some natural stone as the natural surface face and sometimes people call it rough-back. What is the difference?
The terms mean the same thing. Some materials have traditionally been referred to one way or the other, but they mean the same. Many times rough-back...
20 Feb, 2007
document What is a honed finish?
A honed finish is used on dimensional stone panels that are sawn on six sides. It enhances the stone’s natural color and leaves a very smooth...
20 Feb, 2007



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