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FAQ Categories

General

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.

What does a sealer do?

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A sealer attaches to the surface of the stone and protects it from staining, scratching and losing shine.

What is an impregnator sealer? How does it work?

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An Impregnator sealer penetrates the surface of the stone and forms permanent bonds to protect the stone against staining, scratching and loosing shine.

What is the best stone color to use around a fireplace?

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The best color for your home depends on your personality, preference and the look you are trying to achieve. As a general guideline,

  • light stones reflect light making a room appear bigger and brighter while dark stones absorb light making a room appear smaller and more intimate.
  • However, using a dark stone or a stone with a lot of drama on 1 wall in a well-lit area or a light-colored room, will help attract focus and highlight the wall.

Will I see seams on my countertop?

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Seams are inevitable depending on the size of your countertop. It’s best to speak with your fabricator about the layout and seam size before starting the job.

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 is the COF rating on my tiles?

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The Coefficient of Friction or COF indicates the Slip Resistance of a tile. The higher the COF the more slip resistant the tile. This is the most important factor when selecting a floor tile for areas that get wet, such as your shower or bathroom floor.

  • For residential applications, a COF Rating higher than 0.50 is recommended
  • For commercial applications, a COF Rating higher than 0.60 is recommended and required to meet ADA compliance

The COF rating is usually listed on the carton of each tile product, on the product page or on the product tear sheet. You can find the tear sheet for your product in the resources section.

What is the PEI rating?

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The Porcelain Enamel Institute or PEI wear rating indicates the ceramic tile’s abrasion resistance or the overall durability of the tile against foot traffic. The rating scales goes from 1-5 and these 5 classes are explained below:

  • PEI 1: Lowest abrasion resistance. No foot traffic, wall applications only.
  • PEI 2: Low abrasion resistance. Light foot traffic like residential bathroom floors or wall applications.
  • PEI 3: Moderate abrasion resistance. Light to moderate foot traffic in residential applications like kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, family rooms and foyers.
  • PEI 4: High abrasion resistance. Moderate to heavy foot traffic applications like residential, medium commercial and light industrial floor and wall applications including shopping malls, offices, restaurant dining rooms, showrooms and hallways.
  • PEI 5: Very high abrasion resistance. These tiles can be used anywhere including airports, subways and grocery stores.

The PEI rating is usually listed on the carton of each tile product, on the product page or on the product tear sheet and is especially important in determining a product’s usability in a project. You can find the tear sheet for your product in the resources section.

What is the difference between Natural Stone tile and Ceramic / Porcelain tile?

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The major difference between the two products is that a ceramic/ porcelain tile is a manufactured product while natural stone tile is made from natural stone quarried from the earth. Ceramic/ Porcelain tiles are also easier to maintain than natural stone tiles.

What is the difference between glazed and through body tiles?

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  • The major difference between the two types of tiles is in their ability to hide/ cover wear over time.
  • In Glazed tiles, the glaze is baked into the top surface of the clay where the color of the glaze is usually different from the color of the clay. Due to this color difference, any chips or breakages to the top of the tile will stand out.
  • Through body tiles on the other hand, do not have a glaze and the same color runs through the body of the tile making it more resilient to wear over time.

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles?

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The major difference between Ceramic tiles and Porcelain tiles is in the way they are manufactured. Porcelain tiles are fired at temperatures higher than 1200 degrees Celsius resulting in a product that is superior in properties like chip and break resistance, stain resistance, and extremely low water absorption (less than 0.5%). Due to these enhanced properties, porcelain tiles and slabs can be used in showers, swimming pools, building facades and more.