Asked and answered.
The things people most often ask before their first visit. Something we missed? Ask us directly →
Visiting
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are always welcome during showroom hours. Booking ahead simply guarantees you a dedicated specialist for one-on-one guidance through your whole visit.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Closed Sunday. We're at 2301 Scarbrough Dr, Suite 360, Austin, TX 78728. Call (512) 640-6401.
Can the public visit, or is CRS trade-only?
Everyone is welcome. We're a wholesale distributor, but our gallery is open to homeowners, designers, architects, builders and fabricators alike. Walk the floor, ask questions, and take your time.
Are kids welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome as long as they're accompanied by an adult at all times and our simple safety guidelines are followed. It's a working warehouse with heavy slabs, so please keep little ones close.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are welcome as long as they're accompanied and leashed the entire time.
What should I bring to the showroom?
Anything your stone has to live with: a cabinet door or drawer front, paint chips, backsplash or tile samples, flooring, and photos of your space. A stone that looks right next to your actual cabinetry is a decision you won't second-guess.
Buying
Why don't you publish prices?
Because we sell wholesale, pricing runs through your stone fabricator, who quotes one complete number for material, fabrication and installation. Stone prices also move with the market, block by block. On the floor, every stone shows its price tier, so you always know roughly where a slab sits.
Will you hold the slabs I select?
Yes. When you've chosen, we note your exact slabs by lot and serial number and place them on hold: two weeks for most materials, and 72 hours for pieces in especially high demand. Your specialist will tell you which applies while you're on the floor.
Do you sell countertops?
We sell the stone that becomes them. CRS supplies full slabs; a stone fabricator then templates, cuts, polishes and installs your countertop. Choose your slab here first, and the rest follows.
Do you cut, fabricate or install stone?
No. Like other wholesale slab distributors, we supply full slabs only. A stone fabricator, usually chosen with your designer, builder or contractor, handles all templating, cutting and installation.
Do you have remnant pieces for small projects?
We don't. Because we never cut stone, we never have leftover pieces; every slab leaves our floor whole. Remnants accumulate at fabricator shops, since that's where stone gets cut.
Can I buy just part of a slab?
Slabs are sold whole. That's how the industry works, because a slab is cut and finished as one piece. Your fabricator uses what your project needs and will advise how many slabs your kitchen or bath requires.
How many slabs will my project need?
It depends on your layout and the slab's dimensions. A typical kitchen uses two to three slabs, but an island, waterfall edge or full-height backsplash changes the math. Your fabricator determines the exact count from a template; on the floor we'll help you estimate so you can shortlist with confidence.
Is a consultation really free?
Yes, completely. Book a time and you'll have a dedicated specialist walk the floor with you, one on one, from first look to hand-off. No cost, no obligation, no pressure.
The stone
What types of stone do you carry?
Quartzite, granite, marble, dolomite, calcite, onyx, travertine, soapstone and semi-precious natural stone, plus fine engineered surfaces: quartz, printed quartz and large-format porcelain. Thousands of slabs across hundreds of selections, every lot photographed. Browse by material →
How is a 'lot' different from a slab?
Stone arrives in lots: a set of slabs cut in sequence from the same block, near-identical like slices from a loaf. We photograph every lot individually, so what you see online is the actual stone. In the showroom you pick your exact slab from the lot.
What does 'hand-selected' mean?
It means we don't buy from catalogues. CRS travels to the quarries and factories, inspects the blocks, and selects first-choice material before it's ever cut. What reaches our Austin floor has already passed our eyes once. It's the difference between importing stone and curating it.
How do I choose between quartzite, marble, granite and quartz?
Each behaves differently. Quartzite is hard and etch-resistant, marble is classic but reactive to acids, granite is famously durable, and engineered quartz is consistent and sealing-free. Our Stone Types page compares them honestly, and our specialists will talk you through how a specific slab is likely to live in your home. No stone is 'maintenance-proof', and we'll never pretend otherwise. Compare stone types →
How do I clean and care for natural stone?
Day to day: a soft cloth, warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner. Skip vinegar, lemon and harsh abrasives. Most natural stone also benefits from periodic sealing; how often depends on the material and the slab. Our Journal covers sealing and care in depth, and we'll give you honest guidance for any stone you're considering. Read the care guides →