Pacific Shore Stones presents Wine and Stone CEU events in conjunction with the Marble Institute of America
Austin, Texas – January 13, 2016 Pacific Shore Stones is partnering with the Marble Institute of America (MIA) to offer Wine and Stone CEU presentations at six locations. This follows a recent announcement by MIA that the existing Wine and Stone presentation developed by MIA’s Women in Stone initiative was being expanded to offer a […]
Design Tips: How to use the Pantone colors of the year 2016
What is the Pantone color of the year? Every year, color experts from various nations meet to determine what the Pantone color of the year will be. The Pantone color of the year is a symbolic color selection intended to reflect the mood and attitude of what’s happening in our culture at the present time. […]
Pacific Shore Stones Fresno holds holiday donation drive with radio station The Blaze
Pacific Shore Stones Fresno held their first annual holiday donation drive on December 11th. Local radio station 105.1 The Blaze Fresno broadcast live from Pacific Shore Stones for two hours during the donation drive. Rainy weather didn’t dampen spirits as the team set up balloons, signs and slabs of marble and granite on the corner outside […]
5 things you need to know about quartzite
1. Why choose quartzite? Quartzite is an increasingly popular choice among homeowners and interior designers. Its sophisticated good looks combined with crystalline sparkle, durability, earth-toned colors and stylish appearance make it a top trend contender for everything from kitchen countertops to feature walls. Taj Mahal quartzite feature wall 2. Is quartzite the same as quartz? […]
Stone trends: polished, honed or leathered finish?
Recent design trends show a move toward using more textured and tactile finishes in the home. From countertops to cushions, crushed velvet to hard wood flooring, texture is an increasingly important home design consideration. In the world of stone, while polished surfaces are still the most popular choice, some homeowners are opting for honed or […]
Pacific Shore Stones Opens New Distribution Center in Houston, TX
Austin, Texas – September 21, 2015 Representatives with Pacific Shore Stones recently announced the opening of a new distribution center in Pasadena, Texas close to the port of Houston. The 52,000 square foot warehouse is dedicated to storing up to 15,000 slabs, providing a wide selection of material from core colors to high end exotics, […]
5 Tips for Visiting a Slab Yard to choose your countertops
1. Take your time Visiting a slab yard for the first time can present a large array of choices. Take some time to look around, and make a note of the reference numbers of any slabs you like, or take photos of them to help you remember what your selections look like. If you already […]
Pacific Shore Stones makes Inc. 5000 list for third year running
Austin, Texas – August 24, 2015 Representatives with Pacific Shore Stones, a leading importer and distributor of exotic natural stones, today announced its successful inclusion by Inc. Magazine for the third year running in its annual Inc 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Pacific Shore Stones’ three year sales growth rate of 91% […]
Treasure Hunting in Brazil – Seeking Super Exotic Stones
When you visit a granite warehouse, do you ever wonder how the stone got there? We made a video to show the process and how we fulfill our promise of “bringing the journey to you”. Our company owners personally travel overseas to hand-select stone, because this is the only guaranteed way to find the very […]
Pacific Shore Stones donates quartz slabs to Ronald McDonald House in Charleston
A year ago, our Charleston manager Allen Morris visited Ronald McDonald house in Charleston to find out how we could help to support their home remodeling project. With ambitious plans underway for a new kitchen and the addition of 5 extra rooms which all needed quartz countertops, we partnered with Compac to donate the slabs. […]
