Blog Category: Materials

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.

Choosing new flooring for your remodeling or new home needs comes with a multitude of flooring options. One of the top options for homeowners today is to use tile for new flooring.

Kitchen countertops should be both elegant and practical, with that being said then it’s important to consider that not all types of stone were created equally. Take the experts advice when it comes to choosing countertops, and mix and match.

Like the saying goes, go big or go home… Well, natural stone is doing both. Natural stone is becoming a bold choice in home design. It’s being used indoors on vertical surfaces, particularly with natural stone slabs as a high end statement piece. And with the vast number of choices in the world of natural stone, you’ll be sure to find the right stone for your design plan.

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.”

What adds a seasoned elegance and class to a home or commercial building better than marble? Not much in our opinion. There’s just something about the unique character of marble that is captivating. However, it can be challenging to determine if you are looking at natural marble, man-made marble, or granite.

It’s important to understand some components of using natural stone for home design. Because natural stone is produced by nature it makes each and every section of natural stone unique and no two stones are exactly alike. The uniqueness of natural stone has an appeal and character to it that no manufactured materials can attain.

In the video you will see GMS Werks installing an island in an upper level apartment. 

In the video you will see the process of unloading a shipment of natural stone slabs into our warehouse at GMS Werks.