http://ykstonecenter.com/ YK Stone Center - Blog RSS Feed 2.0 en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:55:16 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:55:16 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/userfiles/1285/images/Calacatta%20Macchia%20Vecchia%20marble%2E%20yk%20stone%20center%20stock%201b%20copy%2Ejpg http://ykstonecenter.com/ http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/22880/Luxury-Marble-now-in-stock-at-YK-Stone-Center-Showroom.htm blog Hi, welcome back to the blog.. It has been some time since my last post- (Instagram page took over and I neglected our website .. not good!), But I will be updating the visitors on here going forth. YKSC has gone through many changes and updates over the last few years, but in addition to that, we have added some amazing new material to our stock. One of which is introduced below. The dream stone of so many, and the dream stone of the few- who can afford to enjoy this level of luxury. This is your opportunity to own the epitome of high end, a timeless piece of earths stone. Be one of only a few owners of this intimate collection of marble slabs- currently only 7left in stock. Carefully blasted out from the mountain, sliced, and polished to perfection at a factory, and imported to our showroom, this is for the most discerning buyer - offering unparalleled elegant, light, bright and modern design of one-of-a-kind stone. This marble application is most suited for a lavish master bathroom countertops, intricate powder room, a fireplace surround, or those show kitchens with waterfall edges and full backsplash. Calacatta Macchia Vecchia is an Italian Marble that contains multiple varieties, all with thick, pronounced veining - but due to its porous nature, it also needs slight maintenance. The name is Calacatta Macchia Vecchia-  3cm marble slabs. The unique strikes of gold and bold veins, create a beautiful contrast against the warm tones of grey. Making this truly one of a kind bundle recently imported. Only 7left in stock.  Visit our stone showroom in Denver to select your homes' center of attention countertop. If this slab is not in your interests, we have many other full slabs that will suit your home, along with hundreds of stone remnants- such as; quartz, marble, granite, cambria, soapstone and porcelain remnant slabs that will work for those smaller and single projects as well. Just have your measurements handy when you come. Thank you, and can't wait to see you- Pluto will be the first to greet you :).  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/22880/Luxury-Marble-now-in-stock-at-YK-Stone-Center-Showroom.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/18942/130-of-2cm-Arabescato-Quartz-Island.htm blog Designer: Lucid Studio Private Residence in Lakewood. This amazing 130” slab of 2cm Arabescato quartz for the kitchen island countertop. What an astonishing vein pattern flowing down the waterfall edge. I have to add my opinion though :P, the more I see it installed, the more I like it- the slick 2cm thickness of the material has been more requested in the Denver metro areas, the standard is a 3cm (1 ¼”) thickness for Colorado, but has been shifting towards the thinner/contemporary look in the last few years, and I love that minimalistic look, installed a few 2cm tops in my new remodel..  Natural material like granite, marble and soapstone are still making its statement in the mountain areas in the 3cm (and added build-up) thickness, giving the room that 'strong and masculine' presence. The white and gray colors/patterns are still in the design spectrum of today’s home interiors. Below are some images of the 2cm Quartz ‘Arabescato’ by Pental Quartz.   Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/18942/130-of-2cm-Arabescato-Quartz-Island.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/18612/Patagonia-Granite-.htm blog One of my favorite parts about our stone center business is seeing the final project come to end of construction. After all the labor is done, footprints and dust cleaned up, standing back and looking at the completed project, creates the ‘proud’ feeling- being part of the amazing journey. We, at YKSC, are so very grateful for all the designers and builders that we get to work with- the talent is amazing. We strive to provide the highest quality of fabrication and install at the clients’ home. The kitchen is the most important room in the house. It should be durable enough to/and withstand wine spills or ketchup, to making DIY crafts with kids for their school projects. The specific selection of cabinets, flooring, hardware/appliances and the countertops is so imperative because that is where most of daily life happens, and it should be nothing less than perfect. The project we recently completed was contracted by one of our long time partners in Design- Debbie Davis at Studio Design. The island measures at 85x45, material is 3cm Patagonia Granite from Galleria of Stone. The edge is built up to a flat 3” miter all around. The stone has a large amount of natural quartz stone throughout the slab, and this quartz is translucent. The client chose this specific slab to showcase its beauty in a way that is breathtaking. We built a special board of LED panels to place underneath to enhance the area where the quartz passes the light through. The perimeter is 3cm Listra from Penta Quartz, it is a solid quartz color that does not compete but is rather a complimentary to the Patagonia slab on the island. Photography by: Timothy J Gormley    Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/18612/Patagonia-Granite-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/17872/YK-Stone-Center-Welcomes-2019--.htm blog We at YKSC wanted to wish everyone a Prosperous and a Happy 2019! YK Stone Center has expanded with new faces in the office and fabrication team, we have also added some new machinery to our shop. Lots of changes coming this year! We want to say THANK YOU to all our Vendors (and Reps), Builders, Designers, Contractors, Referrals, Current/Returning Clients and Walk-ins who have brought us to where we are today. THANK YOU, we sincerely appreciate each an everyone! Thank you for your continued partnership with us! Cheers to a whole new year of opportunities and Blessings.  YKSC Team 2019 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/17872/YK-Stone-Center-Welcomes-2019--.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/13774/Calacatta-Carrara-Marble-Kitchen--Waterfall-sidepanels-.htm blog For the past few years, the color pallet of the kitchen has turned to mostly white and gray. I wanted to share one of the homes that we've installed the natural marble in- and yes this is in the kitchen! Calcatta Marble slabs- Honed surface finish - was a direct import from Carrara Italy a few years ago. It was hand selected and shipped to our store. The kitchen design was done by our talented in-house designer Kate, the color matching and tile combination and flooring was all picked according to the clients' vision and needs. And they got just that- the finished project looks absolutely stunning. I love the open space and how the light colors make the seasonal decorations easier to match and standout. Mitred edges on the oversized island, which is composed of two slabs that are mirrored/ or have that book match design, creating a stunning piece of art right on the countertop, along with waterfall sides. Kitchen backsplash is a marble mosaic tile - a custom waterjet design from decorative materials. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/13774/Calacatta-Carrara-Marble-Kitchen--Waterfall-sidepanels-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/13768/Taj-Mahal-Kitchen-Countertops--Designed-by-Kate-.htm blog Being a designer, you typically know how you want your kitchen to be, especially if you are a mom... The routine in the kitchen should be obstacle free, the inevitable toys withstanding. As you all know, YKSC is a family owned company. We immigrated to Colorado 22 years ago from Russia, and for us the most important facet of the kitchen is the island. Our island is always covered with some amazing Russian (and American) food and surrounded with bellies ready to eat. The island provided a spectacular focal point for this kitchen, with the rest of the room designed to compliment it. It looks stunning. The market has been trending towards engineered stone, but in my opinion, there is practically nothing man-made that compares to the beauty of Taj Mahal. So many of our customers agree with us that we’ve been buying containers of Taj Mahal from a local distributor who imports it directly from Brazil. For those of you who are geologically inclined Taj Mahal is a category of metamorphic stone called Quartzite, that starts as sandstone and because of its mineral make-up is harder on the Mohs scale than granite or man-made quartz and much less reactive than marble. As we often say, “there is no artist like mother nature”. No two slabs of Taj Mahal are exactly alike, and all of them are magnificent. Because of that Taj Mahal guarantees that you will have a kitchen that is unique and beautiful, we find that truly remarkable! Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/13768/Taj-Mahal-Kitchen-Countertops--Designed-by-Kate-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14081/Taj-Mahal-Kitchen-Countertops--Designed-by-Kate-.htm blog Being a designer, you typically know how you want your kitchen to be, especially if you are a mom... The routine in the kitchen should be obstacle free, the inevitable toys withstanding. As you all know, YKSC is a family owned company. We immigrated to Colorado 22 years ago from Russia, and for us the most important facet of the kitchen is the island. Our island is always covered with some amazing Russian (and American) food and surrounded with bellies ready to eat. The island provided a spectacular focal point for this kitchen, with the rest of the room designed to compliment it. It looks stunning. The market has been trending towards engineered stone, but in my opinion, there is practically nothing man-made that compares to the beauty of Taj Mahal. So many of our customers agree with us that we’ve been buying containers of Taj Mahal from a local distributor who imports it directly from Brazil. For those of you who are geologically inclined Taj Mahal is a category of metamorphic stone called Quartzite, that starts as sandstone and because of its mineral make-up is harder on the Mohs scale than granite or man-made quartz and much less reactive than marble. As we often say, “there is no artist like mother nature”. No two slabs of Taj Mahal are exactly alike, and all of them are magnificent. Because of that Taj Mahal guarantees that you will have a kitchen that is unique and beautiful, we find that truly remarkable! Take a look at this beautifully done kitchen, dreamed up by our talented in-house designer, Kate. Stone: Taj Mahal Edge: ¼” bevel edge Qty: 3slabs Tile: 3x6 Crackled, Ashbury Archive Sink: farmhouse Island Dimensions:  100X76 single slab. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14081/Taj-Mahal-Kitchen-Countertops--Designed-by-Kate-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14080/Calacatta-Carrara-Marble-Kitchen--Waterfall-sidepanels-.htm blog For the past few years, the color pallet of the kitchen has turned to mostly white and gray. I wanted to share one of the homes that we've installed the natural marble in- and yes this is in the kitchen! Calcatta Marble slabs- Honed surface finish - was a direct import from Carrara Italy a few years ago. It was hand selected and shipped to our store. The kitchen design was done by our talented in-house designer Kate, the color matching and tile combination and flooring was all picked according to the clients' vision and needs. And they got just that- the finished project looks absolutely stunning. I love the open space and how the light colors make the seasonal decorations easier to match and standout. Mitred edges on the oversized island, which is composed of two slabs that are mirrored/ or have that book match design, creating a stunning piece of art right on the countertop, along with waterfall sides. Kitchen backsplash is a marble mosaic tile - a custom waterjet design from decorative materials. - Master Bath countertop is a solid slab of marble, with a mitred 4cm Edge. Snow-white marble tile floor, was cut in our shop to custom size and was installed in herringbone pattern. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14080/Calacatta-Carrara-Marble-Kitchen--Waterfall-sidepanels-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14079/6cm-Fusion-Granite-Kitchen-Island.htm blog This was such an awesome project, it took 4 slabs of Fusion Granite From The Stone Collection. The detail on the raised island was very precise, making sure every single piece was cut to the most accurate measurement, fitting each of them perfectly like a puzzle. We used Slabsmith program to help us match the veins on seams. 6cm Mitred waterfall edges going all the way to the floor on both sides. 6cm mirrored flat polish edge. 6cm bookmatched/ laminate underwrap and waterfall side panels. Lower countertop is out of Antique Brown Leathered Granite - with ogee flat edge. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14079/6cm-Fusion-Granite-Kitchen-Island.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14078/Caesarstone-Care---Maintenance.htm blog With holidays and celebrations, my kitchen has the most traffic in the house, from my nices and nephews drawing, DIY projects, girls pampering nights, to baking.., I don't have to worry about my countertops being ruined or scratched. And that is seriously why my whole house has stone everywhere (and also- because my family owns the stone business hehe)- but non-the less, the solid stone surfaces make life so much easier and worry free. Here is a simple way of taking care of your Caesarstone Quartz surfaces. Caesarstone is resistant to cracks, scratches and stains. However, like most materials, excessive force and/or pressure from objects can damage the surface. Please click on the link to watch a short video. Caesarstone Quartz is non-porous and durable, stain, scratch, and *high heat resistant. You’ll never need to use any sealer or wax, maintenance is virtually care-free. Easy care instructions for cleaning up:     - Red wine     - Pen marks     - Key/metal marks     - Nail polish       & more! *Caesarstone is structurally more heat resistant in comparison to other stones. However, any stone material can potentially be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes, especially near the edges. Therefore, using inexpensive and readily available hot pads or trivets is always recommended, especially when using cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots, or roaster ovens. We do not advise putting hot cookware directly on the Caesarstone surface. xoxo - Gina K.   Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14078/Caesarstone-Care---Maintenance.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14077/Home-Remodel-by-Montage-Design-Studio.htm blog This is an amazing project that we got to be a part of. The change of the kitchen is so drastic. Absolutely love the end result. Montage Design Studio (Steffen Andrews + Christine Stegehuis) did an amazing job with making this project specific to the clients' interest. We fabricated and installed the countertops. Stone on the Island- Verde Marinace 3cm with 3" mitred edges. Perimeter- Caesarstone Quartz 'Pebbled' honed surface finish with waterfall edge panel on the bar. As written By Steffen Andrews: "Our clients love to cook and entertain but the kitchen in their 90’s era Denver townhouse was very dated. While it was a fairly large space, the layout was cramped and awkward. The adjacent sitting area was an after-thought and a mishmash of design styles. And the powder room needed some sprucing up, as well. We have been gradually moving the entire space to a more modern design vernacular. The cherry accents nod to wood flooring in other parts of the house. The kitchen’s central island became the hub for food prep, cooking and hanging out. We dropped a soffit over the island to better define the space. The amazing granite countertop inspired all of our other material selections. Check out the cool electrical pop-ups. They allowed us to be code compliant and not mar the island’s cherry bases with electrical outlets. These amazing pendants reference the countertop material and have a hip 60’s vibe. The island is nearly 9’ long. It took a heroic effort to get it into the space in one piece. We modernized the fireplace, using the same textured tile as the kitchen backsplash with a custom cabinet above the wet bar. The “Bob” chairs are, at once, sleek and comfy. We used a left-over piece of granite to fabricate a small table.  We used David Hicks iconic “Hexagon” wallpaper in the powder room.  Everything was going well in the photoshoot until some random guy wandered in off the street. A big and heartfelt thank you to our clients who pushed us to be creative for them. That is such a great gift and so deeply appreciated". Design By: Montage Design Studio (Steffen Andrews + Christine Stegehuis) General Contractor: R Squared Design Build (Tom Restivo) Cabinets: Caruso Kitchens Countertops: YK Stone Center Tile: Porcelanosa Seating: Officescapes Photography: Britt Nemeth Phone: (303) 883-3821 Web: MontageDesignStudio.com   Tue, 24 May 2016 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14077/Home-Remodel-by-Montage-Design-Studio.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14076/Carrara-White-Marble---Stock.htm blog Some new 3cm Carrara White Marble Slabs arrived. Beautiful, clean stone. Visit out showroom to see it in person, White is the new trend, never going out of style. Classic natural stone that will last you a lifetime. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14076/Carrara-White-Marble---Stock.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14074/Cambria-Style-2015-Summer-Issue.htm blog New Cambria magazines came in. Pick up your copy today from our store. Feat. Maria Menounos & Alana Stewart. As usual a few yummy sandwich recipes & drinks as well as design ideas with bright and neutral colors. An introduction to the latest Cambria Marble Collection are Ella & Brittanicca colors- samples and slabs available soon. As of last week, our Denver Showroom samples have been updated and we currently have all the latest Cambria Quartz 12X12 samples for you to look at and order. ?#?CambriaStyle? #GallowayCambria #CambriaQuartz #CambriaQuartzDenver Mon, 22 Jun 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14074/Cambria-Style-2015-Summer-Issue.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14073/MIA-Pinnacle-Award-of-Excellence-2015.htm blog YK Stone Center Inc., could not be more thrilled of the achievement. This is our first MIA Pinnacle Award of Excellence in the 'Commercial Interior' division. Grateful to God for allowing us to prosper in the stone business and that we are able to take on such amazing projects. Many thanks to Mark at McPherson Architecture as well as Antero Resources Corp. for giving YKSC a huge opportunity to shine in our stone fabrication and installation services. Currently Ilya, Konstantin and Val, are at the KBIS2015 show in Las Vegas NV- where MIA are presenting the awards later today.  (Above, Konstantin, Val and Ilya) To read a full article about this project in the 'Stone World' Magazine, please click here. As well as a blog that I had written coupe months ago- Here . -Gina K. :) Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14073/MIA-Pinnacle-Award-of-Excellence-2015.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14072/Back-Cover-of-Luxe-Magazine-Winter-2015.htm blog What a privilege to be working with some of the most recognized and artistic designers in Colorado. Kelly Carpenter from Haus Design- offers simplicity and uniqueness in the Modern/Contemporary design genre. Val, From YK Stone Center, worked closely with Kelly on this 16' bar top, which is made of Neolith material, Basaltblack is the color choice. The mitred edges are clean with very tight seams. The flexibility of this material allows for a curve of the bar be from a single sheet, creating a seamless, timeless look. This bar is a bold and dynamic statement in the room- second to the collection car ofcoarse. (above- Val excited about the project being on the back cover of the Luxe Magazine Winter 2015 issue). Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14072/Back-Cover-of-Luxe-Magazine-Winter-2015.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14070/Antero-Resources-and-YK-Stone-Center-Published-in-Stone-World-Magazine-July-2014-.htm blog Another very proud moment for us here at YK Stone Center Inc. Once again, we are published in a world-recognized stone magazine â€" The Stone World Magazine July 2014 issue. Here is how it all started. In late fall of last year, as I remember, Ilya, his wife Anna and I traveled to Italy to bring back some granite & marble slabs for our stock. One particular evening while in Carrarra City was when Ilya got the news of being accepted for the One Union Station project in downtown Denver- for "Antero Resources" headquarters- managed by Mark McPherson at McPherson Architecture in Denver. It was a very happy moment for all of us, we enjoy working on large and challenging projects. He did imagined the project to be challenging with much planning and scoping, but with much research about the stone and its characteristics he was at ease and was anxious to get the project started.  After couple weeks we finally got the material â€"quarried in the Nevada Desert by Las Vegas Rock.., and the task began.  For several months, YK worked overtime to accommodate the thorough and bold project of One Union Station, as well as everyday clients.      Some of you may know that it was a real challenge for us to keep up and be on the 2-week schedule, thus we had to extend our turnaround time.  Thanks to our digital software, we were able to match the direction of veining and movement of the metaquartzite stone to have the uninterrupted flow, (Ilya’s quote from the article): “When creates of slabs started to arrive at different times to our fabrication shop, each shipment was from different parts of the mountain, each piece varied in shape, character, and size. The pattern can vary greatly within a single block, so we photographed and book-matched each piece from back and front, and used slabsmith program to compose the final design of floors and countertops. It was a real jigsaw puzzle, but we made it work in a way that is both dramatic and beautiful.”  I asked Mark about the focal point in the lobby, and he said “The building lobby design for the Antero Resources was clean, light and minimalist, a transition space to the floors above. But, we wanted to give visitors a glimpse of what was to come by using Nevada Stone as a focal point in the elevator lobby. The design team was inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s 1929 Barcelona Pavilion where he used lavish stone panels in a minimalist space.” The feature wall in the buildings lobby was pieced together in a butterfly effect pattern with four (4)- 3cm slabs that measured a total of 98” tall by 120” wide to create a very dramatic and vivid statement.  “Our stone wall is the best artwork anybody could ever ask for!” Mark added. (Below, 'before' and 'during'/ almost finished project on the spiral stairs.) There was a total of 5,000sqft of metaquartzite material fabricated and installed by YKSC in that 4-story building. To read a full article about the project, please click here.   Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14070/Antero-Resources-and-YK-Stone-Center-Published-in-Stone-World-Magazine-July-2014-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14069/YK-Stone-Center-Published--.htm blog Although 2014 is halfway through.., it has given us some heavy workload and minor obstacles,  yet it has been a very blessed one for YKSC. We are very thankful for every single job that has passed through our store. Be it big commercial projects (like One Union Station in Denver + Apartment complex of 150units), or residential jobs, we have enjoyed providing our customers with our stone fabrication and installation services. In addition to that, YK Stone Center has been featured in a Stone World Magazine- a leading source for covering the stone industry since its beginning in 1984.  Stone World magazine is based in the USA, but it is read across the globe in more than 90 countries. You can read an online article about us here. This is our second official publication in the past year., first one was in a local (Colorado) magazine 'Modern In Denver' Fall 2013. Grateful for all the opportunities. Thank you for reading.  Hope you all have a wonderful week/ summer- it is getting hot (with clouds). - I'm hoping to get my GSXR600 on the road soon. -Gina K. Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14069/YK-Stone-Center-Published--.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14068/New-Stock---Blue-Flower-Granite-Slabs.htm blog Excited to introduce another color to our slab stock yard. These are 3cm Blue Flower Granite Slabs. The base color is off-white, has a few black mica biotite minerals* (a shiny rock) along with dark brown and gray speckles evenly spread out all around the stone. This granite will make a definite statement in your kitchen, be it the center of attention- on the island, or on all visible countertops. To not to take way from the beauty of this granite we recommend combining it with light color travertine or ceramic tile backsplash. In our opinion it will go well with any color cabinet.     Here is a close up of the stone. Side Note: *I’ve just read that The black mica biotite has many positive uses for overall human health. When the mineral is extracted, it is used for purifying water.  Benefits are, it can eliminate calcification from the brain, lungs, prostate and breasts. It can be taken to remove candidia (yeast) from the body and can also be used to remove plaque from the teeth. Another use of it is- while oxygenating the blood, black mica can also be used to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar. Kidney stones might pass painlessly. Shimanishi also claims that black mica extract is able to stop hair loss and reverse gray hair. copyright:http://www.livestrong.com/article/539181-benefits-of-black-mica/ We are NOT testifying about the mineral usage/ benefits above, but thought I'd mention an interesting note I read about mica earlier today. But I like the idea of the hair loss reversal... hehehe Have a great rest of the week. -Gina K. YK Stone Center.   Wed, 04 Jun 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14068/New-Stock---Blue-Flower-Granite-Slabs.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14067/Introducing-.htm blog Excited to introduce a brand new color from Cambria Quartz Surfaces- Galloway. “Deep and mysterious like the waters off a rocky coast, Galloway lures furtive glances. It is a mix of sea, sand and time and shines like a luminescent pearl inside a rough and blackened oyster shell.”  Is how Cambria describes it. Galloway is quickly becoming one of my favorite colors and patterns from Cambria Coastal Collection. It has a subtle flow of the warm gray toned background, then interceded by groups of clear and gold sparkly crystals. When you step back and look at the whole slab, the settlement of the crystals throughout the slab look as if there is a murmuration of starlings dancing in the sky. The movement of Galloway is random and free flowing and varies from slab to slab. The size of Cambria slabs are 120”X55” and are 93% pure quartz. 3cm thickness is always in stock, 2cm are special order and take about 2 weeks for delivery. Advantages of choosing Cambria for your home: 1. Cambria is a Family Owned company and the only quartz surface made in the U.S.A. 2. Cambria is completely non-porous, non-absorbent, and very durable. 3. All Cambria surfaces are certified by GREENGUARD® and is NSF 51 certified. 4. Cambria has a Lifetime Limited Warranty. 5. Cambria has the look of granite and marble, also offers solid colors. 6. Cambria quartz doesn’t need periodic sealing, polishing or reconditioning. Well, there you have it. Hope to see some of you bring this beautiful material into your kitchen and bathrooms. I recommend putting quartz material especially into kids’ bathrooms, as the material will not absorb any of the toothpaste, nor your little princess' pedi/mani kit or makeup grease/ oil. Quartz is made to withstand those conditions and more. Just use warm water and mild soap to clean up the mess. No need to worry about the upkeep of the material. Come into our showroom to look at the Galloway 12"X12" sample as well as Cambria’s full line of colors, 103 to be exact. Visit Cambria's official page for more info.     Tue, 29 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14067/Introducing-.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14066/Two-New-Granite-Colors-In-Stock.htm blog I'm here to announce two new colors added to our slab yard stock.  Alaska White Granite and Fieldspatto Romano Granite. Both are light in color and are rich in character. Not overwhelming yet enough movement to add a 'statement' to your kitchen. We also have a lot of other materials in stock, please follow the link here. Amarone Granite Blue Night Granite Verde Jaco Granite Capolavoro Granite slabs Rosso Fiorentino Granite Iron Red Granite (is 80 to 90 percent iron ore) Quartzite Harlequin Costa Esmeralda Rose Desert Fire Granite Volcano/ Magma Gold Granite Golden Stephany Granite Esperito Santo Precious Silver Santa Cecilia New Venetian Gold Vyara Granite Majestic Granite Leathered Sensation Granite Rojo Alicante Marble Amarillo Alicante Marble Empire Gold Chinese st. Laurant Marble Cosmos Granite Emperador Dark Marble Nile River Granite Taj Mahal Quartzite Coffee Imperial Leathered Granite Calacatta Gold Marble Carrarra White Marble Blue Flower Granite Fantasy Brown as well as many remnants. Please come into our Stone Showroom in Denver, we would love to work with you and give you a quote on any of the stone colors.   Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14066/Two-New-Granite-Colors-In-Stock.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14065/Neolith-Product-in-Denver--CO.htm blog Happy 2014 everyone! Neolith When looking to do a project, whether it was a new countertop, fireplace surround or outdoor kitchen, there are many different materials to choose from and sometimes it would become a bit overwhelming.  Natural stones have always been the first choice materials in most of these projects, even when there were draw backs. What draw backs you may ask? When placing natural stones outside, they are prone to breaking down, or fading over time. Now, a new product has come to town to alleviate some of these issues. Its name?  Neolith. Neolith is a Ceramic slab, it is made by combining various clays and minerals and putting them under Extreme heat and immense pressure to bond the particles together. The end product is a very light weight and incredibly dense slab. It is 100% natural, 100% eco-friendly, and obtains its colors from 100% natural pigments that sustain with time without any deterioration. Some of the advantages of this Ceramic slab are: -Lightweight -Various Thickness (3mm, 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm *new) ** -Non Absorbant -Fire and High Temperature Resistant -Scratch Resistant -Food Safe -Never needs to be sealed Neolith does not give off any substances that are harmful to the environment and is completely a recyclable material. The application of Neolith is endless, its solid-consistent-look and smooth to rough-concrete-feel is suitable for numerous interior and exterior applications. The small thickness on Neolith allows this product to be wrapped around and cover furniture pieces such as cabinetry, desks, showcases, and much more, also applicable on walls, floors, fireplaces, vaults, exterior walls and corridors as well as ventilated facades. Overall, this is an excellent material. At the moment it is mostly used for big commercial projects, but is slowly making its way into small businesses and residential homes. If you are going for that contemporary/ modern look with no maintenance, then Neolith is the product that you should go with. We at YK Stone Center have done many different projects with Neolith, and while it is a very challenging material to work with, the end result is nothing short of spectacular.  The neolith product is not something that we currently stock. But we do have their samples in our showroom. **Colorado Market will be selling 2 thickness slabs. 5mm for cladding and 12mm for surface work and places where rigidity is needed.   Thu, 02 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14065/Neolith-Product-in-Denver--CO.htm http://ykstonecenter.com/blog/14064/Welcome-to-YK-Stone-Center-Official-Website-.htm blog I (Gina) wanted to start off the blog with some very great news!! 1st- WELCOME to the YKSC blog (and website)! We are still in the process of updating some pages, but for the most part it has all of our current slab inventory, remnants (still being updated) sinks, edges (more coming), and recent projects for reference. I would also like to let you know about a special page, http://www.ykstonecenter.com/Granite-Denver-Client-Layout.htm, there you will find the rendering of (some / recent) projects. It is a visual countertop layout that shows you your specific stone slab that you picked out,  how big  the slabs are, how the tops will fit, which pieces are being seamed, or where on the stone you'd like your island to showoff most of its character. 2nd- We are super excited! YK Stone Center was just published in one of Denver's most read magazines... http://www.modernindenver.com/ .. It is not the first time YKSC's work is being printed, but for the first time it is an exclusive feature on YK Stone Center. We are thrilled that we have this opportunity! With the help of all the new digital technology in the company and latest stone cutting machines, combined with our 15 year experience creating custom kitchen and bath countertops, makes us stand out from the other fabricators. "We Cut Surfaces Not Corners' is our company statement, and we strive our best to honor that on every project that we take on.  Our dedication to craftsmanship is still the highest focus, we believe in quality not quantity. With our 'Slab Smith' software we are able to match our seams almost perfect, making sure that veins of stone run accordingly and when installed- our seams are nearly invisible. Currently one of our strong points is fabricating seamless mitred edges, this type of edge looks perfect especially on kitchen island, in powder rooms, or accent furniture pieces. We have a really great fabricating crew- their attention to detail is vital in completing each piece to perfection.  Both of our Installation crews have 8 years of experience in how to properly install stone ranging from 24" vanity tops to islands that are 360" long, with mitred edging and precise cutouts for appliances and accessories.             Well, I think I got carried away talking about our family company, this is just very exciting for us. We've been blessed with generous amount of projects and are thankful for that. Alright, Go and get your copy of Modern In Denver, and read all about our advanced machinery and perfect installation. Page 65 Tittled "Fitting In". And after that, hope we get to meet you in our showroom for your current and/ or future projects! Thanks for your time, untill next time! ~Gina~ Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". 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