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A great way to incorporate a unique and stylish piece is with a natural stone element. You can do this with a countertop, fireplace, stone wall or other stone features.
At GMS Werks, we have been meeting the needs of our customers for over 100 years! When it comes to natural stone, we are the experts. Below, we discuss the history of stone countertops and how they have innovated the modern kitchen design!
Even if you take excellent care of your stone, you may run into a problem that requires natural stone repair. If that is the case, here is what to expect.
Choosing between natural or man made marble can be tough if you don’t know the key differences between the two of them and what might be best for what you are using it for.
Learn how to maintain both natural and cultured marble countertops.
When deciding which material to use for your bathroom countertops, you may be overwhelmed by all the options. There are many designs to choose that will complement what your bathroom looks like already. It is hard to decide what the best bathroom countertops are, as it is ultimately up to your personal taste and what will look good.
The 92-year old Dundee Theater, that has been closed since 2013, has officially reopened. Those that have grown up and lived around Omaha have tons of memories from the historic theater and were thrilled that a big goal of the renovation project was to honor the history of the theater.
From afar, the Apuan Alps in Northwest Italy might look like they are covered in snowcaps, but that’s not snow you are looking at. The specks of white you see atop of the mountains is actually Carrara marble that has been quarried from the face of these mountains. Quarrying this beautiful marble has been going on for centuries and is the source of many famous sculptures throughout history.
The 2017 color trend predictions are in and they are and attentions grabbing selection of colors. Deep purple (Shadow), greenery, and taupe (Poised Taupe) are this years color trend according to Sherwin Williams, Pantone, and Benjamin Moore. The colors are contrasting, which is making homeowners curious about how to integrate them into their designs. It will be interesting to see how this year's color trend impacts the use of natural stone for homeowners and businesses.
We’re often asked: “How do the workers in the quarries stay safe?” The answer lies with the brave climbers who work on the faces of the rock, chipping away unsafe portions and making sure the quarrymen working underneath them stay protected. These men are known as “The White Spiders,” “The Angels of Carrara,” or “Tecchiaiolo.”
