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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about natural and engineered stone products.

The Stone Collection

Why can’t I get the price from you?

All pricing comes from a stone fabricator. They factor in their labor and time to template, cut, fabricate, and install the stone slabs that you select in our showrooms. Fabricators are specialized subcontractors who utilize specific processes and equipment to create the finished, final countertop that gets installed. If you are working with a trade professional, such as a general contractor, interior designer, or architect, they may already have a specialized fabricator they utilize to cut their stone. We also have lists of top local fabrication shops that we can recommend for your project if you do not have a fabricator or are not working with a trade professional.

Do I need a fabricator to purchase stone from The Stone Collection?

Yes, you will need a fabricator in order to purchase our stone slabs from The Stone Collection. Stone fabricators take our raw slab materials and template, cut, fabricate, and install the stone you select in our facility. We do not provide installation services or pricing for your project.

 

How long can I hold material for?

We will hold your selected materials for 14 days, allowing you time to secure bids with your fabricator. After a 2 week period, we request a 50% deposit from your fabricator.

What types of stone do you carry?

We carry the deepest selection of the highest quality natural and engineered stone slabs avaiable. This includes granite, marble, onyx, quartzite, soapstone, travertine, limestone, sandstone, slate, and tile. We also stock engineered, or man-made surfaces, including semiprecious stone slabs, engineered quartz, sintered stone, porcelain slabs and large-format tile, and recycled glass slabs. We carry premium hard surface brands including Caesarstone quartz, Neolith sintered stone, Diresco quartz, Vetrite glass slabs, Geoluxe, and more.

What are your hours?

All of our showrooms are open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Saturday hours vary by showroom so please select your location on our website or Google Maps.

Do I need an appointment to visit your showroom?

You do not need an appointment to visit any of our showrooms. All of our showrooms are open to the public for selection purposes Monday-Saturday. We are closed Sundays.

Do I need to bring anything with me when I visit your showroom?

We recommend bringing any available design elements, such as cabinet, flooring, and backsplash samples to help aid in selecting your stone slabs.

Do you provide installation services?

We do not provide installation services or fabrication. We work with top local fabrication shops in all of our markets. Each of our showrooms maintains a list of these fabrication companies. This list is available by selecting any location on our website and clicking on “Fabricator Directory” up top.

How do I know how many slabs I need?

Prior to placing slabs on hold with us, your fabricator will confirm how many slabs are needed for your project based on your measurements.

What does hand selection mean?

Hand selection is the process of selecting or picking the exact slabs for your project within a block of available stone. This process happens Monday-Friday at all of our showrooms. Because we do not have warehouse staff available, we are unable to provide hand selection assistance on Saturdays.

What is a stone fabricator?

Stone fabricators are the specialized subcontractors that take our stone materials and template, fabricate, and install the stone in your home, business, or wherever your project may be. We sell our stone slabs directly to stone fabricators. Fabricators will also provide all pricing on our materials for your project, including their installation.

What sets The Stone Collection apart from other stone suppliers and stone distributors in my area?

Quality, Selection, Service, and Showroom.

Quality: We only import first-quality stone. Every slab is individually hand-selected and inspected for quality, color, veining, and consistency.  From our least expensive to our most expensive stones, every piece is chosen with care.

Selection:  We are known for our deep inventory of stone. Each of our showrooms stocks over 10,000 slabs to select from. Over 50,000 slabs are in stock company-wide at any given time. There is not another natural stone supplier in the nation that offers this depth of inventory of the highest quality natural stone available worldwide.

Service: Our Stone Specialists are experts in natural and engineered stone. We take pride in educating all of our clients about the usage, properties, and application possibilities for specific materials. We’ll get to know you, learn about your project, and make project recommendations to help bring your dream to life.

Showroom and Slab Gallery: Designed by an international design firm, our showrooms inspire and provide ample space to spread out, plan your project, and enjoy a beverage. Curated galleries showcase different application ideas, from exterior cladding to outdoor kitchens. Our slab gallery houses our impressive selection of thousands of slabs hand-selected from over 34 countries, with the widest aisles for comfortable viewing.