FAQ: Natural & Engineered Stone

When it comes to natural stone and quartz, it’s easy to get confused. Each type of stone can look similar to an untrained eye. Metro Marble & Granite is here to provide answers to all your questions. We have hundreds of colors available in both natural stone and quartz, and our showroom is overflowing with beautiful options perfect for you. When it comes to stone, trust the best countertop company at the Lake of the Ozarks to provide you with the highest quality products and the best and safest service. Read on for some frequently asked questions, and some you might just have yourself.

Why should I use stone in my home?

Metro Marble & Granite has an extensive collection of stone for you to choose from. Our natural stones include granite, onyx, marble, and travertine. Our engineered stone is quartz. Each of these gorgeous stones can immediately upgrade your space, giving it a timeless and classic look. The intricacies of the natural stones bring nature indoors. Each stone is unique, giving your piece a special touch. Even our engineered stone is realistic and intrinsic, with mesmerizing details and unmatchable durability. Both natural stone and quartz are known for their strength and resilience, making them perfect for interior and exterior design.

Where can I use stone in my home?

Natural stone products are known for creating gorgeous countertops, but the possibilities do not end there. Natural stone is a hot trend when it comes to stylish tiled flooring, dramatic fireplace surrounds, or beautiful outdoor kitchens. Natural stone’s heat retention quality makes it ideal for kitchen and bathroom use. Our engineered stone, quartz, is most popularly known as the strongest commercial grade stone in the world. This makes quartz a great contender for becoming your next countertop, backsplash, or shower. Quartz can be installed just about anywhere the structure of your home can support it, making the design options endless.

I want to install stone countertops. What should I use?

Granite has unmatched strength and durability that make it an excellent choice for kitchen countertops, floors, and other heavily used surfaces. Marble and Onyx give inherent warmth and sophistication to the area in which it is installed. Many marbles are well suited for wet area application, which extends the versatility of this material to include tub decks, showers, and outdoor kitchens. Travertine works well for flooring, bathroom vanities, accessories, and smaller spaces. This stone can help to open up small areas and makes them feel more spacious and airy. Be sure to stop by our showroom on Osage Beach Parkway to see all our samples to find something that works perfectly for you.

Are Engineered Stone and Natural Stone the same thing?

No. All natural stone is a direct product of nature. Natural stone is formed over millions of years within or on our earth's surface through changes in heat and pressure. It is quarried from the earth in blocks of stone, then cut into slabs. Engineered stone is inspired by nature, but it is man-made. It is manufactured in factories and made of crushed natural stone and then bound together by acrylic or polyester resins. Look out for our blog next week on how your stone countertops are created!


If you still have questions about natural or engineered stone, don’t hesitate to call the best countertop company at the Lake of the Ozarks. Metro Marble & Granite’s friendly and knowledgeable team of designers will more than happily help you with every aspect of the process. Our beautiful showroom displays the variety of natural stones and quartz countertops we offer, as well as our other products and services. Trust the experts in the industry to help you get one step closer to the home of your dreams.


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