Enhance Your Home
West Sunset Tile & Stone Slab delivers functional beauty to homes and businesses using high-quality materials, such as granite, marble, and quartz. Although the industry has changed throughout its history, we’ve kept ourselves familiar with the changing needs and desires of the Monterey Bay residents we’ve come to know over the years. And, of course, our careful craftsmanship remains customer-focused.
Why Stone?
Most homeowners have an open mind when they consider materials for a new countertop. But, once faced with the facts, they always fall in love with natural stone.
It's beautiful
No two ways about it: granite, marble, and quartz immediately elevate a room from good to great. Certainly, aesthetics may be subjective, but homeowners who love stone countertops often cite their natural beauty as a top reason.
It's durable
Natural stone countertops are incredibly durable, require minimal maintenance, and can last a lifetime. They can easily withstand the accidents and mishaps that happen in everyday life, such as spilled beverages or dropped items. Even slicing knives rarely damage this material.
It's unique
No two slabs of natural stone are exactly alike, so choosing this material will add a unique element to your home. You can work with our experts at West Sunset Tile & Stone Slabs to find a design pattern and color that fits the room’s personality and character.
It's valuable
Considering natural stone’s other benefits, it should be no surprise that it can increase property value. Granite, marble, and quartz countertops are always desirable to homebuyers, making them, in a sense, simultaneously timeless and contemporary.
It's flexible
Because we template and cut stone slabs specifically for your countertops, you can incorporate any design you can imagine. For example, if you want a T-shaped kitchen island or a round vanity, West Sunset Tile & Stone Slabs can cut to order. Natural stone indeed affords the flexibility to design your dream counters.
Choices of Stone
Your lifestyle will impact your countertop choice. For example, if you have a busy lifestyle that sees heavy kitchen use? Granite is a tough stone with high heat resistance. Or you might choose quartz for its scratch and stain resistance. On the other hand, if you occasionally prefer entertaining guests in the kitchen, marble creates a luxurious look that will stun them. However, it requires care to prevent stains.
Ultimately, different types of stones are better for different lifestyles. So let’s look closer at marble, granite, quartz, and travertine.
Marble Countertops
Marble is primarily bright white or cream with contrasting veins. However, there are variations with vivid colors, including pink, deep black, or green, depending on how the stone reacts to other minerals. This material is ideal for traditional applications, elevating the luxury factor thanks to its expensive appearance.
If you can dedicate extra care and time to ensure they look flawless, your marble countertops will hold value and increase your kitchen's style.
Granite Countertops
Granite's natural mineral diversity makes it stand out in a variety of shades and appearances. This material can look either light or dark, and it can be challenging to match multiple slabs for this reason. It works best in modern kitchens that feature sleek lines, but it's a classic look that will work in most homes.
Granite requires less care than marble countertops do, but they can etch. Still, it can increase the value of your home if cared for properly.
Quartz Countertops
Quartz countertops consist of a blend of natural stone and resins, resulting in a versatile and durable material, making it great for traditional and modern applications. Adding bright quartz to a kitchen with dark cabinets instantly adds desirable light and contrast. Or, if you prefer a classic aesthetic, some quartz can imitate marble at a fraction of the cost. At West Sunset Tile & Stone Slabs, we can match multiple quartz slabs of nearly any shade you wish. Quartzite is another material we commonly use. Unlike quartz, which is a manufactured material, quartzite is a natural stone with color and pattern variety. Its strength is comparable to granite's, but it's as brilliant as quartz.
Travertine
Like marble, travertine is from the limestone family; in fact, travertine eventually becomes marble in nature. But, first, it comes in ivory, rust, and beige variations.
Travertine tiles come in different finishes, such as tumble, honed, and polished. It also has a unique porous texture that doesn't impact its durability or stain resistance.
When properly sealed, travertine can enhance bathroom vanities, showers, and floors. Our installation experts have years of experience with installing travertine tiles; with West Sunset Tile & Stone Slabs, you're in good hands.
