How Long Does Stone Take To Form?
Thousand & Millions of Years
What Stones do F & D carry?
Granite, Limestone, Marble, Quartzite, Slate and Travertine
Is Grout recquired when installing thin brick?
NO!
What does SKU Stand for?
Stock Keeping Unit
Name the Stone Project Completer's?
Shower benches, shower curbs, thresholds, trims, window sills
What Kind of Rock does Granite Originate from?
Igneous Rock
True or False....Natural stone will NOT add value to your house
FALSE: natural stone will add more value to your house
Name 3 attributes a PSI Sign includes
Product name, material, size
What does PSI Signage provide information on?
Product name, indoor/outdoor usage, size of stone, large format or not, additional benefits, stone attributes, coordinating decoratives
What Trims do we offer?
Borders, Bullnose, Chair Rails. Crowns, Ogee and Pencil Liners
What is a Quarry?
A Quarry is a deep pit where stone is extracted from
What attributes does Granite Have?
The hardest known material, attractive, durable, many colors, resistant to stains, and moisture
What are the edge types of stone?
Micro-Beveled, Chiseled, Straight, Tumbled
If a customer asks if our stone looks the same piece by piece, what would you tell them?
Since stone is made of natural materials they feature amazing colors, movements and veining, and finishes, variations in natural stone are to be expected an it's why the stone is so special and valuable. Short answer: NO
What are 4 steps to the installation process
Prep, Set, Grout, Seal & Maintain
Name 2 examples of stones that are formed from Metamorphic Rock
Marble, Slate and Quartzite
Name 4 factors that impact the price of natural stone
Country of origin, level of demand, availability and strength of the stone
What does level 1 & 2 explain of the consistency in the stones appearance across tiles?
Level 1: Contains consistent background color with homogenous veining
Level 2: includes some variation in veining intensity and background color
What is a Family SKU?
Stone products that are made of the exact same material of a certain stone product, but may be of a different size or shape
What options is Grout available in?
Sanded, un-sanded and Hybrid
Name 2 examples of stones that originate from Sedimentary Rock?
Limestone and Travertine
Name 3 stone Finishes
Brushed, Honed, Sandblasted, Tumbled, and gauged
What does level 3 & 4 explain of the consistency in the stone's appearance across tiles?
Level 3: Signifies a significant variation of background hues, with a higher variation in vein frequency and movement
Level 4: denotes a wide array of color in background and prominent variation in veining, creating a dramatic visual
What brand of Granite do we sell?
Casa Antica
Name the various edge types
Straight, Beveled, Chiseled, and tumbled