virtually limitless in its indoor and outdoor applications, says Catriona. The technology and precision used to manufac- ture these products ensures optimum efficiency in terms of energy consumption and use of raw materials, making the end product fully recyclable.


“We feel like we are ahead of the curve with these prod- ucts,” says J.R. “The market has transitioned away from natural stone and granite in the past few years to the point where architects are more often specifying our ColorQuartz and Neolith products.”


The Marianos have noticed a trend toward simplicity and ease of maintenance impacting design over the past few years. “Before quartz became mainstream, granite was the most typical product specified. A few years ago, consumers began asking for products with greater color ranges—grays, whites, blues, greens, and solid colors in particular. Granite products didn’t really have a great range of color options, which is why quartz—which offers more color choices— started growing in popularity,” says Catriona.


She adds: “Today, monotone colors such as whites and grays really dominate most of our designs. We see this continuing as a stand-out trend, moving forward with a few simple tweaks and design hues added to break up the monotony.” Such color choices cannot be achieved with natural stone, making the man-made surface materials more desirable for designers and property owners.


“We feel like we are ahead of the curve with these products. The market has transitioned away from natural stone and granite in the past few years to the point where architects are more often specifying our ColorQuartz and Neolith products.”


-J.R. Mariano, CFO, Jamie’s Kitchen & Bath and Mariano Stone LLC


BUILDING TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE


Mariano Stone seems to be off to a strong start. The firm is an active participant in the industry, as a member of the BIA, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), and NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). The Marianos provide continuing education to architects in the form of AIA CES credits and certifications for fabricators and installers, and regularly extend their product knowl- edge to designers, specifiers and contractors.


As business continues to grow, the Mariano family will stand by Catriona’s family motto “Bydand,” a Scottish phrase that means “to persevere”—an ideal the Marianos diligently follow.


J.R. Mariano maneuvers a slab of ColorQuartz® in his San Diego warehouse.


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Author Bio: Liz Moucka is a contributing writer based in Ennis, Texas. She has been writing for the construction and engineering markets for over 20 years.


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