Granite's strength and durability make it a natural choice for kitchen countertops. Once polished, natural granite will maintain it's high gloss virtually forever. Because granite is the hardest natural stone, it is stain resistant and normal use of kitchen knives and cookware leaves no scratches. Heat has almost no effect on natural granite, making it much safer than synthetic surface.

Natural stone is a dense and porous material, thus it can get stained if a spill is not cleaned quickly. Sealing the surface with a water-based sealant is recommended to protect the stone from water patches and stains. Sealing can be done once a year or once every two years depending on the usage of the surface.

The material in our yard comes from quarries all over the world such as Brazil, Italy, Norway, China, Africa, and India.

All pricing comes from a stone fabricator. They factor in their labor and time to template, cut, fabricate, and install the stone slabs that you select in our showrooms. Fabricators are specialized subcontractors who utilize specific processes and equipment to create the finished, final countertop that gets installed. If you are working with a trade professional, such as a general contractor, interior designer, or architect, they may already have a specialized fabricator they utilize to cut their stone. We also have lists of top local fabrication shops that we can recommend for your project if you do not have a fabricator or are not working with a trade professional.

There are many products that can harm natural stone. Do not use cleaners that contain vinegar, bleach, ammonia, or acid. Always check the product label for any of these ingredients.

The 2 cm stone is approximately 3/4" thick, ranging from 5/8" to 7/8" in thickness. The 3 cm is approximately 1 3/16", and can range from 1 1/16" to 1 5/16" thick. Recommended thickness for kitchen countertops is 3 cm for both aesthetic and structural reasons.

Yes, you will need a fabricator in order to purchase our stone slabs from Louisiana Stone. Stone fabricators take our raw slab materials and template, cut, fabricate, and install the stone you select in our facility. We do not provide installation services or pricing for your project.

Louisiana Stone sells tile direct to the public, and we sell slabs direct to fabricators. However, we do refer our clients to fabricators and work closely with clients during their tile and/or slab selection.

Once you have your fabricator they will be able to place your slabs on hold for you. You then have 30 days to place your deposit. At the end of the 30 days your slabs will be released.