Intermountain Stone & Marble Blog

You’ll find marble countertops throughout India in the most lavish of temples, hotels and homes. It’s been this way for centuries, and the Taj Mahal in Agra serves as

It’s the season of barbeques, and your granite counters are getting a workout. They’re serving as the foundation for helping you prep the skewers and slice up summer veggies,

Your granite counters see a lot of action, and it’s not all pretty. It’s where you prep raw chicken and fish, where your kids do their homework and sometimes

A recent New York Times report found that luxury marble counters are quickly surpassing granite and every other stone for high-end New York City apartments and condos. At the

Comparing granite countertops to quartz is tricky, but for a lot of homeowners the bottom line is money. Maybe you’re flipping a home or know you want to sell

When choosing stone countertops, their hardness level is an important factor. Just like hardwoods, there’s an official ranking system for stone, and it was designed by Friedrich Mohs. This

Can’t decide between beige and gray for your new stone countertops? You’re in good company, because HGTV’s list of trends in the home has “greige” kitchens and countertops in

Have you ever wondered about the origins of stone counters’ names, from granite to marble? Besides the fascinating history of the mining of these materials, the roots of their

Cutting and installing granite countertops is a highly skilled task that requires extensive experience and the right (expensive!) tools. Don’t be tempted by DIY installation videos you may see.