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Quartzite or White Granite in Texas

15 years ago

Hi Everyone,

I am new to the forums, but have been lurking around admiring all of the great kitchens. We will be starting our remodel soon and I am having a hard time finding white marble-like quartzite or white granite that looks like marble here in Houston, TX. I read the posts on white granite and love the Andromeda White Granite and Luce di Luna Quartzite but can't find it in my area. I am going for the marble look with a natural stone other than marble. Are there any Texans out there with suggestions?

Thanks

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sweeby
15 years ago
There are HUNDREDS of granite yards in Houston, so finding the perfect slab should be as possible here as anywhere. If you're ready for your slabs (but not more than a month before) I'd let your fingers do the walking and call up a bunch of stoneyards to ask what they have. Don't get hung up on the stone's name because different vendors name the same stone differently, and differences between even the same variety of stone can be substantial. And if you can find a picture online of what you want, ask to email them a picture so they know what you want.

If I were limited to shopping only two places, I'd suggest Arizona Tile & Stone near Beltway 8 and I-10, and Walker Zanger on the Old Katy Road just inside Loop 610. Arizona Tile has a huge indoor warehouse with a great selection; and the sales associates at Walker Zanger are very knowledgeable and they carry a large number of samples. There's also a place on Hempstead Highway near Bingle in the same parking lot at DalTile and Emser (both also worth a look). Don't remember the name of this place, but they're especially good for the various brands of quartz.
barbsberg
7 years ago
Do you have an IMC showroom in Houston? We bought quartzite there in Dallas and there was a lot to choose from.
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cpartist
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barbs berg, this thread is 7 years old.

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