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FAQ Categories

General

Do I need an appointment to visit your showroom?

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You are welcome to visit our showrooms at your convenience. No prior appointments are needed.

Do I need to seal my marble countertop?

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Marble and all natural stones must be sealed to help preserve the finish and protect against staining and etching. Not sealing the stone will leave the stone susceptible to discoloration, staining and etching over time.

Do I need to seal porcelain tiles?

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Porcelain slabs/ tiles need not be sealed. Sealing the grout or using pre-sealed grout is recommended.

Does Cosmos provide design services?

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We do not provide design services currently.

How many slabs should I buy?

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Depending on the areas you are looking to renovate/ build, your fabricator would be able to tell you the number of slabs you would need.

Natural Stone

Can we get a marble look in other materials?

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Yes! The closest to a natural marble would be manufactured quartz or porcelain. Click on Porcelain and Quartz to check our collections.

Do you have honed granite?

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Yes! We offer 3 finishes in natural stone – Polished, Honed and leathered. All products will not be available in all finishes, please contact the nearest location for availability.

How often do I need to seal my marble counters?

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The frequency depends on multiple factors like how often you use the counter, what products the counter is exposed to and how often. Marble counters will need to be sealed more often (every 6-9 months) compared to other stone types due to their porosity. There are no pre-defined timelines but, your fabricator/ builder will be able to guide you better or refer to the instructions provided by the sealer brand.

Should I be worried about Radon emissions from granite?

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No.  Studies have shown that the radon gas emission levels from granites are too low to bear a significant threat to the health and wellbeing of people. For more information, refer to these articles (https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/default/assets/File/consumers/graniteandradon1995.pdf) and (https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/consumers/radon/) published by the Marble Institute of America.

What are the advantages of using natural stone in my home?

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Natural stone products are one of kind and highly distinctive so, you would own something unique and very you. Natural stones are eco-friendly and release no harmful chemicals into nature during their lifecycle. They are low on maintenance, durable and awe-inspiring. Click Natural Stone to see our collection.

Quartz

What maintenance is required for Cosmos Quartz?

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Cosmos Quartz needs very little maintenance. Refer to our Cosmos Quartz Care and Maintenance Guide for details.

What slab sized and thicknesses are available?

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Cosmos Quartz slabs come in Jumbo (126” x 63”) and Super Jumbo (135” x75”) sizes in ¾and 1 ¼” thicknesses.

Where can I use Cosmos Quartz in my project?

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Cosmos Quartz can be used for any indoor application such as kitchen countertops, backsplash, bathroom vanities, shower walls, service counters, desks, flooring, etc.

Why Cosmos Quartz?

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This is our favorite question of all time and there are 3 reasons we’d like to focus on:

  • Quality- Our product is supreme. Compare Cosmos Quartz side by side to any other brand and we are sure that you will agree. We pay the utmost care in choosing our suppliers and scrutinizing their manufacturing processes to make sure that we provide only the best to our customers.
  • Service- Cosmos Quartz is distributed only through company distribution facilities covering the entire US mainland. Backed by our international parent Company, Cosmos Quartz has the luxury of matching and manufacturing just about any quartz selection and successfully completing any cut-to-size project.
  • Price- After reviewing our product quality, warranty, large slab size and service level, compare Cosmos Quartz’ price to any other reputable Quartz brand and you will know that we play fair. We love to see our customers realize their dreams without breaking the bank!

Will Cosmos Quart have variation in color from sampling?

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Yes, color variation is intended and designed into many colors to enhance the aesthetic quality. Samples are small select cuts from a slab and may not exhibit all the characteristics of a design. Cosmos highly recommends hand selecting your Cosmos Quartz slabs prior to project confirmation.

Tile

What are porcelain tiles?

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Porcelain tiles are made up of 50% feldspar and are fired at a much higher temperatures than regular ceramic tiles. This makes porcelain tile harder and denser than other tile products. Because of its highly durable make-up, porcelain tile is more resistant to scratches and can withstand temperature extremes. Also, because porcelain is non-porous, it is very stain resistant, has very low water absorption ratings (Less than 0.5%) and can be used for interior and exterior applications as well as heavy-use and commercial areas.

What are through body tiles?

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Unglazed porcelain tiles are a solid color all the way through the tile body and do not have a top glaze. These tiles are generally referred to as through body or full body tiles. They are typically denser and more durable than glazed tiles and also have good slip resistance. However, they do need to be sealed to avoid staining. These tiles are especially good for high traffic areas due to their ability to withstand wear and tear.

What grout size should I use for my porcelain tile?

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Grout joints are an aesthetic preference. The general trend has been to use thin grout joints that are 1/8” to 3/16” with a 1/4” joint being the optimal size for a layout with multiple tile sizes. An important factor to remember when deciding grout joint size is that the bigger joints attract more dirt and tend to crack versus thin joints.

What is nominal size in tile?

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Tile is usually referred to by its nominal size, not its actual size. During the firing process, ceramic tile will shrink, on average, by about 10% in size. For example, a 12” by 12” floor tile will actually measure 11-7/8 inches square. Currently, the most popular ceramic floor tile are the larger sized tiles such as 13” by 13”, 16” by 16”, 18” by 18” and 36” by 36” sizes.

What is rectified tile?

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Rectified tiles have all the edges mechanically finished to achieve a more precise facial dimension. Rectified tiles can have smaller grout joints thus needing lesser amounts of grout and can be more aesthetically pleasing.