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THE BUILDHER GUIDE TO COLOURED STONE

People are looking for more interest in their homes and are using natural stone to bring that decorative edge. Though white, grey and beige are still popular choices, colour and pattern are the order of the day now. But before you pick out a strongly coloured statement stone, there are a few things to consider. First, let’s address the basics of our most common natural stones:

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