In the state of Utah natural stone countertops add a touch of class to any home or business. Marble, granite, travertine, limestone, soapstone and slate are quarried products. Stones are a natural-honed or polished stone, not factory-made or fired. No two pieces are alike; there are inherent variances in all stone. These characteristics may include color and shade variations, geological flaws, irregular markings, voids, pitting, veins, fissures and lines of minor separations. However, these characteristics are part of the natural beauty of the stone and will not impair the function or wearing qualities of the material.
Natural stone, when properly sealed, is simple to care for and maintain. A quality impregnating sealer penetrates stone, allows the stone to breathe and permits more of the stones natural beauty to shine through. Some unsealed stones are susceptible to absorbing moisture, dirt and cleaning chemicals. Many stones are now resined at the factory making them nearly impervious to staining.
