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3 Tips for Buying Faux Stone for the First Time

You’ve been on do-it-yourself websites, you’ve browsed catalogs, and have talked to your neighbor who did the same project in their house and can’t stop talking about it. What material and project is so great? We’re talking about faux stone of course.

Faux stone is popular for do-it-yourself projects due to the ease of installation, the affordability, and how it can quickly transform the ambiance of an entire home in just one weekend. Hats off to you for deciding to utilize faux stone in your house but now you need to get your hands on it. We want your project to be easy as possible so let’s discuss three tips when it comes to buying faux stone.

3 Tips for Buying Faux Stone

The Internet is Full of Faux Stone

Going to your local home improvement store is a great way to get a close-up inspection of faux stone samples and material but shopping for faux stone online is the way to go for selection. A home improvement store can only carry so many varieties of faux stone in a physical space but cyberspace is unlimited. You can find the perfect faux stone match for your unique project online.

Your Local Home Improvement Store

The internet may be the best in the way of selection, but you can’t always get an accurate assessment of faux stone from a few online pictures. Going to a local home improvement store allows you to get the most precise gauge of the stone’s look, texture, and depth. Your local home improvement store may also have catalogs of more options.

Try to Get Visuals Before Ordering

Can you get both a look at the stone before you purchase and get the availability of online? Sure! Most online faux stone suppliers are willing to send samples of your top choices or they may able to direct you to a store where you can touch and see the faux stone. Even though most faux stone suppliers will accept returns, you don’t want to go through the hassle of shipping it back.

If you shop online, make a trip to the local home improvement store, and get a look at your product before ordering you should have the easiest buying experience. With these tips and some patience, you’ll have a great product from a great supplier at a great price.

GenStone is the place to start learning about faux stone and all it adds to your home or DIY project.