FAQ

Natural stone is a great investment! The ROI (return on investment) for remodels on kitchens and master baths is over 90 percent. Natural stone countertops are a long-lasting investment that you will enjoy for years to come and that will increase your home’s value.

We do! We encourage you to bring your phone and snap a few photos of your favorite slabs for comparison.

We do not require an appointment to come take a look at our inventory. However if you would like to call ahead and speak with a particular representative feel free to do so.

Encore Stone Studio is a family friendly stone supplier so bring the kids and the rest of the family out for your slab selection.

Our stones have origins from all over the world including Brazil, India, and Italy.

The 2cm stone is approximately ¾” thick, ranging from ⅝” to ⅞” in thickness. The 3cm is approximately 1 3/16” inches thick and can range from 1 1/16” to 1 5/16” thick. For kitchen counters we usually recommend 3cm for best structural support and aesthetic purposes.

Bookmatching refers to matching the veining of two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book.

Natural stone is a dense and porous material, thus it can get stained if a spill is not cleaned quickly. Sealing the surface with a water-based sealant is recommended to protect the stone from water patches and stains. Sealing can be done once a year or once every two years depending on the frequency of use of the surface.

We carry a wide range of quartz products including:

+Ceaserstone
+Pacshore Quartz
+Allenaza Quartz
+LG Quartz

YES! We do sell slabs directly to the public.

Yes! We offer full transparency and give you honest upfront pricing on all our slabs on the spot.

No, we are proud to sell directly to everyone.

Yes, storage for purchased stone is free for 90 days. After that, $75/month.

YES! We can deliver stone for any project to the fabricator of your choice.

Unfortunately, not. Stone slabs are heavy and require specialty equipment to load and transport. For this reason shipping must be left up to carriers with specific capabilities.

We do not offer fabrication or installation of stone. However, we can provide a vetted list of experienced fabricators that we have worked with in the past.

We recommend using them for other areas of the home such as side tables, artwork, and in other areas so you can experience the entire slab throughout your home.

Purchased your stone and don’t have a fabricator? We have you covered with this guide to the top fabricators in the local area of each of our locations. At Encore Stone Studio we ship your slabs to the fabricator of your choice for free as long as they are within a 100 mile radius. Click Here for a list of recomended fabricators in your area.