Stone structures have exisited for centuries. Rock is the longest lasting building material available, and is usually readily available. There are many types of stone through out the world all with differing attributes that make them better or worse for particular uses. Rock is a very dense material so it gives a lot of protection too, its main draw-back as a material is its weight and awkwardness. Its energy density is also considered a big draw-back, as stone is hard to keep warm with out using large amounts of heating resources. Circular huts were constructed from loose granite rocks throughout the Neolithic and early Bronze Age, and the remains of an estimated 5,000 can still be seen today. Granite continued to be used throughout the Medieval period and some civilisations were built entirely with stone such as the Pyramids in Egypt, the Aztec pyramids and the remains of the Inca civilisation. At Absolute Stone we use a varity of stones for our counter tops including, Granite, Marble, Limestone and Slate.

The process begins when we receive your material from the quary. We invite the client to visit our showroom, review the stone and approve its look. Because stone countertops are a natural product variations in color can be significant sometimes. Once the client has selected and approved the final material, we then overlay your countertop template to capture the best features of the stone. Finally we move the material into our fabrication department where it is cut and polished to perfection, removing all blemishes. Then our team carefully transports your countertop to your home for installation by our team. Because we use our crew from start to finish there is no finger pointing. We won't leave the job until you are completely satisfied.

Granite is usually a white, black or buff color. It has a medium to coarse grain. Outcrops of granite tend to form rounded boulders cropping out of flat, sandy soils. Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite. Limestones often contain variable amounts of silica in the form of chert or flint, as well as varying amounts of clay, silt and sand as disseminations, nodules, or layers within the rock. Slate is a fine-grained, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low grade regional metamorphism.

We offer a wide range of edge designs for your countertop. Edge treatments for countertops may vary depending upon the materials you choos. The square edge is the most common, particularly with laminates, wood and tile. Bullnose is a safe, practical edge that makes a countertop look substantial. Ogee is more decorative-and possible only with certain materials. For more decorative appearance, a detail of wood, metal or a different color is sometimes sandwiched between layers of laminate, solid surfacing or stone. Click to see our edge profiles.

Prior to installation, your countertops were soaked with a penetrating sealer. We recommend sealing once a year. This will help prevent the absorption of any compound in question. While stains are rare, they are caused most frequently by wine, vinegar, citric acid such as lemon or grapefruit juice, and cooking oil. Do not store bottles of these products directly on your granite. When using these products wipe clean any of the countertops that came in contact with them when you are finished. Learn more.

In our new facility in Preston Woods we will have a state of the art collection process that will recycle the dust, allowing Absolute Stone to be both good neighbors and stewards. We invite you to stop by and take a tour of our plant.