Contractors, homeowners and remodelers today have discriminating tastes when it comes to stonework, tile, marble and rock. Kitchens are fitted with granite or solid surface counters. Grand entries have carved limestone, ceramic or marble tiles. Corporate front offices often have the company logo inlaid in a custom stone floor or mural.

Protecting the Rock Bottom Line

These are the high-class details that wow the end user but can be a headache for suppliers. During transport or final finishing, one scratch or chip is going to send the contractor or designer into a tailspin. Even after installation, a beautiful piece of stonework can be damaged by a dropped hammer, a heavy toolbox or the overspray from a hasty painter.