Natural Stone Journey

Mountain top to Countertop

your stone's journey to your home

Step 1

The journey of your natural stone countertop starts off at, you guessed it – a mountain! Where else could we find such beauty? Natural stone is a one-of-a-kind material that can’t be manufactured.

Discovery

Step 1

The journey of your natural stone countertop starts off at, you guessed it – a mountain! Where else could we find such beauty? Natural stone is a one-of-a-kind material that can’t be manufactured.

Discovery

Step 2

Once discovered, it’s time to start mining. This is where we begin extracting large blocks of stone from the mountain.

Mining

Step 2

Once discovered, it’s time to start mining. This is where we begin extracting large blocks of stone from the mountain.

Mining

Step 3

After extraction, the large blocks are transported to a factory so that they can be processed. Such transportation requires special trucks capable of carrying EXTREMELY heavy material.

Block Transport

Step 3

After extraction, the large blocks are transported to a factory so that they can be processed. Such transportation requires special trucks capable of carrying EXTREMELY heavy material.

Block Transport

Step 4

Now the real excitement begins! Upon arrival, the natural stone blocks are processed into large 2cm or 3cm slabs.

Block Processing

Step 4

Now the real excitement begins! Upon arrival, the natural stone blocks are processed into large 2cm or 3cm slabs.

Block Processing

Step 5

At this point, a CRS inspector will take the time to examine each cut and select the best (and only the best) blocks for export.

Inspection

Step 5

At this point, a CRS inspector will take the time to examine each cut and select the best (and only the best) blocks for export.

Inspection

Step 6

Load up! Slabs are now loaded into containers for their LOOOONG journey across the ocean.

Container Loading

Step 6

Load up! Slabs are now loaded into containers for their LOOOONG journey across the ocean.

Container Loading

Step 7

Time to set sail! Not your ordinary cruise ship but hey, we’re sure it’s a nice view…

Sailing

Step 7

Time to set sail! Not your ordinary cruise ship but hey, we’re sure it’s a nice view…

Sailing

Step 8

After that long journey across the sea, we finally unload the slabs right here in our Austin, Texas warehouse.

Container Unloading

Step 8

After that long journey across the sea, we finally unload the slabs right here in our Austin, Texas warehouse.

Container Unloading

Step 9

Time to shine! Here’s where we put the stones on display for our valuable customers.

Display

Step 9

Time to shine! Here’s where we put the stones on display for our valuable customers.

Display

Step 10

With the help of our knowledgeable team, our customers select a stone that best suits their personal needs.

Selection

Step 10

With the help of our knowledgeable team, our customers select a stone that best suits their personal needs.

Selection

Step 11

Got your fabricator selected? Great! In this step, we’ll ship your selected stone to them.

Delivery

Step 11

Got your fabricator selected? Great! In this step, we’ll ship your selected stone to them.

Delivery

Step 12

Now it’s time to make it yours! At this point, your fabricator will cut your stone per your specifications.

Fabrication

Step 12

Now it’s time to make it yours! At this point, your fabricator will cut your stone per your specifications.

Fabrication

Step 13

Almost done. Now it’s time for the installer to install your stone in your home.

Installation

Step 13

Almost done. Now it’s time for the installer to install your stone in your home.

Installation

Step 14

Voila! The final product is installed for you to enjoy for a lifetime.

Home forever

Step 14

Voila! The final product is installed for you to enjoy for a lifetime.

Home forever