StonePly Residential offers an array of color choices in both granite and marble.

Natural Stone Characteristics: Color
Nature has created some extraordinary materials like natural stone, including granite, limestone, and marble, which can be used in our homes to add beauty and elegance to everything from kitchens and bathrooms to flooring and walls. Because it comes from nature, it has the durability to keep your home looking great for years to come.
One beautiful thing about natural stone is that Mother Nature offers us an array of color choices.

How to Select a Color for Your Natural Stone Materials
When you are trying to decide what color of natural stone will look best for your bathroom, kitchen, floor or other home remodeling project, here are some things to consider:
• For what application will you be using the natural stone? Lighter colors are best for flooring, as they will not show dirt as easily, while dark colored countertops contrast beautifully against lightly painted cabinets.
• How much natural light does the area get? In an area that has a lot of light, you can use a dark color. Without much natural light, the dark color of the natural stone will only make the area darker.
• What is the color scheme of the room? Choose a marble or granite that features colors that work well in your room. Neutral colors are great with most color palettes, while green, gold and blue hues are perfect for use in rooms with these color accents.
• What is your budget? Some colors found in the natural stone are rarer than others, so these will be more expensive. Make sure you have some alternates if the color choice you are thinking of puts you way off course with your budget.

A Wide Array of Color
StonePly Residential offers a wide color palette for you to choose from with something that is sure to match what you are seeking for your shower, countertops, flooring or wall surrounds. For example, we have everything from white and cream to blue, gray, and green to brown and even dramatic black.

StonePly Residential versus Natural Stone Slabs
Remember that StonePly Residential offers a fabricated stone panel system that has been made by laminating a natural stone layer to a high strength backing by using aviation epoxies.

The result is thin, light, strong and easy to install natural granite or marble. Your contractor can easily install StonePly Residential panels in limited time while still providing you with the luxury, quality, and timeless beauty of natural slab stone. You will still have the same color and pattern choices while enjoying a project that offers less maintenance and is more durable when exposed to water and changing temperatures. Even better is that you know you will be working with an environmentally-friendly product for your home.

Estimates and Samples Available!
If you are still not sure if a color of natural stone suits your project, we do offer samples that you can use on-site to get a better idea about your color selection. You can contact us at 903-259-6478 or via email at sales@stoneply.com. To get more information or an estimate, we also have a contact form: https://www.stoneply.com/en/contact-us/.

StonePly Residential offers an array of different stone patterns.

Patterns in Granite and Marble

Not only is natural stone beautiful, durable, and unique, it is also versatile. Various natural stones are exposed to different temperatures and pressures within the earth, creating an array of patterns. What this means for you is that, when designing a bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room for your home, with StonePly Residential you have a wide range of patterns to choose from.

How to Select Natural Stone for a Project

When you are selecting a particular natural stone pattern for a project, there are a few things to consider besides which color and pattern you prefer. Think about:

• How will it flow with your decor? Do you want a countertop that has a simple pattern or something more complex? How will the natural veining or markings look with your existing design scheme?
• What is your budget? Some natural stone patterns are rarer than others, which contributes to a large range in cost.
• Do you prefer the look of granite or marble? Most granites feature a condensed pattern of colors with a speckled design, while marble is characteristically smoother with swirling veining throughout. The choice is left to your personal preference.

Available Natural Stone Patterns

A pattern is formed in natural marble that often is described as waves or veins. This pattern is then enhanced by a wide range of colors. The result is that some natural marble patterns have very little veining while others are covered in this effect. This veining in marble makes it great for use as fireplace surrounds, shower walls, or countertops, adding a contrasting, elegant look wherever it is applied.

Still other stones, such as granite, have patterns that appear as flecks or speckles of varying color. These flecks of color are made up of different mineral deposits in the stone. These minerals have been compressed together over millions of years and form the circles of various colors, including shimmering quartz and mica, that make up the pattern in natural granite.

On our website, you can see many of these natural stone patterns, offering a choice for every type of residential project. The best part of having so many natural stone designs in our catalogue is that you can discover the infinite possibilities for your residential construction or remodeling project. With multiple choices, you may choose to use two or more different stones for a versatile, dramatic look.

Free Estimates and Samples are Available!

It helps to work with a sample to make sure the pattern of natural stone that you have selected really does work with the other interior design elements, so we are happy to provide you with a sample as well as a free estimate for your residential natural stone project. You can contact us at 903-259-6478 or via email at sales@stoneply.com.  We also have a contact form: https://www.stoneply.com/en/contact-us/.

White Carrara marble from StonePly Residential is lightweight and easy to install.

Lightweight Marble for Your Bathroom

Your bathroom sometimes becomes a secret hideaway from the chaos of your house. Escaping for a long bath or shower can be the therapy you need after a long day or week. Imagine turning your bathroom into a marble palace full of luxury and comfort. That can include marble floors, countertops, bathtub surrounds and showers. Now there’s a way to add marble to your bathroom renovation project without the weight or installation challenges that come with heavy marble slabs.

Marble – Advantages and Challenges

Marble is a stunning natural stone that works well in bathrooms, which involve water and steam, holding up better than other materials to such conditions. It’s clean, easy to maintain, and offers a sleek design.

However, as with natural stone, it can be heavy – so heavy in fact that it is difficult to work with and must be cut down into small panels to install. This means that there will be grout lines, which can be unattractive and require frequent cleaning. To reduce these challenges, there is an alternative that is lightweight and offers the same beauty without the installation and cleaning hassle.

An Innovative Stone Solution for Bathrooms

We take a thin panel of marble and apply a fiberglass or aluminum composite material (ACM) backing to the natural stone. This process ensures that the marble is strong and durable, but is light in weight, making these panels the ideal choice for installation in your bathroom. These panels weigh approximately 80 percent less than solid marble slabs, yet have 60 times the impact strength.

Our panels have been tested and verified for their seismic strength. They also can withstand all types of climates, offering long-lasting beauty for your master or guest bathroom.

The cost of labor to install these panels is reduced because of their lightweight and quick installation time. And, with our shower kits, the installation process is even more efficient.

However, as an ecologically sound option, you can also feel that you are doing the right thing for the environment. That’s because fewer trips are required to get the materials to your house, reducing emissions. Also, because these only use a thin strip of natural stone, you are using fewer natural resources.

Marble Selection

We have a great selection of beautiful marble choices in terms of an array of colors, patterns, and finishes. There is sure to be one that fits your bathroom project and interior design.

Enjoy the Low Maintenance

With no grout lines, there is nothing to worry about in terms of cleaning or discoloring over time. Instead, all you have to do is gently wipe these panels down and have them resealed once a year. Less housework is always a real advantage!

Free Estimates for Bathroom Projects

To get a free estimate or a sample of our marble product for your bathroom construction or remodeling project, contact us at 903-259-6478 or via email at sales@stoneply.com.  You can also fill out our contact form: https://www.stoneply.com/en/contact-us/.