Journal

What is worth knowing before you decide: choosing a finish, care, direction of cut and slab selection.

Travertine slab cut perpendicular to the bedding; horizontal bedding lines running end to end

25 June 2026

Choosing Fill and Direction of Cut in Travertine

One travertine block yields two entirely different materials depending on the direction of cut. Filled or unfilled, vein cut or cross cut? Where it will be used decides.

Beige marble kitchen countertop; the surface applied together with its splashback in a kitchen in daily use

20 May 2026

Does Marble Stain? Acid Etching and Impregnators

The two things most often confused about marble: staining and etching. They are different problems with different remedies. What each liquid does, what an impregnator is for, and what to avoid.

Polished grey marble kitchen countertop; white veins read clearly on the light-reflecting surface

15 April 2026

Polished or Honed for a Kitchen Countertop?

The same stone behaves like two different materials under two different finishes. We explain which to choose for a busy kitchen and what actually drives the decision.