Interior BC’s Quartz, Granite & Marble Countertop Specialists

The Okanagan Valley’s Choice For Stone Countertops

Hello! My name is David Plummer, and I am the owner of Creative Stone Solutions of Kelowna, BC. Our company specializes in the manufacturing and installation of stone countertops, be it granite, marble, quartz, or soapstone.

We produced this video to share our love for our craft with you. Watch the process and find out how we can make your dream countertop renovation into a reality!

We hope that it leaves you with inspiration for your next project.

 

What We Do

Fabrication

All our stone fabrication is done in-house, not outsourced like much of our competition. We understand the investment you’re making and there’s no room to cut corners — except the corners on your counter top.

Installation

Our installation process is meticulous – we ensure every detail is done correctly. We pride ourselves on being flexible and can accompany delays depending on your schedule.

After Care Package

The longevity of your new surface is important to us. We treat counter tops with the necessary products to extend their lifetime and make them easy to clean.

Repairs

Sometimes your counter doesn’t need replacing, just refreshing. We can repair & refinish your existing counter tops no matter how worn, scratched or outdated they appear.

Follow our journey.

The “Creative Stone” Difference

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Accountable

We pride ourselves on being reliable. Count on us to be on time and on budget, and fulfill our agreements.

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Quick

We finish projects quickly. Our turnaround time from measurement to completion is industry-leading.

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One on One

We make time for you. We’re a small business, so you can count on detailed & personalized service from the owner.

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Local

We do not outsource to Vancouver like a lot of other companies, and we support the best local suppliers.

What People Are Saying

 

“We hired Dave at creative stone solutions based upon reputation before he had even given us a price! We appreciated dealing with a smaller independent businesses throughout our renovation project ; as customer service was a top priority. We would highly recommend creative stone solutions!”

— Taralyn Gauthier

 

“Highly recommend! After meeting with Dave we felt comforting that he was going to deliver what he promised; he was very informative in our material selection and throughout the process. Great customer service and was very flexible with working around my busy schedule.”

— Hali Kot

“Creative Stone is the perfect name for this company as Dave lives and breathes creativity. He listens to your ideas and shares ideas that will work even better than you imagined. Quality work and customer service at it's finest.”

— Gwen Cornelsen

 

“I would highly recommend Dave and his crew for all your granite needs. His passion for his work goes beyond just counter tops. He does amazing work with personalized plaques, benches, memorial pieces and much more. Always an enjoyable and personable experience with Dave!!! 5 stars all day!!”

— Ryan Boyce

FAQs

 
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What is marble?

Marble is metamorphosed sedimentary carbonate rock. Limestone or dolomite (carbonate rocks) are the typical base minerals. The recrystallization of the carbonate minerals result in Marble.

Often, the original structure of the carbonate rocks are modified during the metamorphism to render the marble unrecognizable from its original state. The swirling and veins in marble often result from mineral impurities which are in layers in the original limestone or dolomite.

 
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What is granite?

Granite is normally a coarse grained igneous rock that is comprised of quartz, feldspars and micas. The quartz will be the lighter color minerals with the remainder consisting of feldspars and muscovite. The dark minerals are hornblende or biotite. Granite is by far the most common rock found in the outer crust of our planet. Granite is formed by the cooling of magma in the ground.

Granite is an outstanding material for countertops.

 

What is quartz?

As the name implies it is a countertop product that is made of quartz and resins. Before granite slabs were resined, Engineered Stone (quartz) had one major advantage over its natural counterpart, it was difficult to stain. Now with the advent of resined slabs that advantage is gone. The primary difference is the appearance. Man made products come in a large range of consistent colors which do not occur naturally in nature.

You often see engineered stone being used in commercial setting or contemporary ones. You get to decide which look is best for your project.

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Do you remove countertops?

Yes we can remove and dispose of your old counters. We use the latest technology in our field, and this technology allows us to get the measurements of your kitchen countertops without necessarily removing the old countertops. That way our customers will have the convenience of not being without a kitchen during the fabrication process.

 
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Do you have remnants?

Yes, we have one of the largest inventories of granite remnants around! We also have remnants and half slabs of engineered stone, marble, limestone, onyx and of course granite, as well as many other types of stone remnants.

Stop by and see the stones!

 
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Should I seal my countertops?

In most cases the answer is never… or years and years after it is installed. Sealers are solids that have been emulsified in a solvent. They are designed to penetrate the stone taking the solids with them. When the solvent evaporates, the molecules lock into the stone and seal it. Combine one good coat of a quality sealer (which we will do for you in our shop) with the resin applied by the factory, and you will have a very stain-resistant countertop that will be virtually maintenance free. Rarely, if ever, will you need to reseal granite that has been resined and properly sealed.

Over time, in the unlikely event that you do see some water absorb into the stone, simply have us reseal the countertop. We can help you if your countertops ever need to be resealed.

 
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Does the price of stone affect the “quality” of it?

People often make the mistake of assuming that if it is more expensive, then the slab is of better quality. Often, in our industry, stone cost has more to do with the availability and rarity of the stone, less so the quality of it. In other words, the fact that these rocks are sourced from around the world by constantly competing quarries plays more of a part in the cost of a stone than the quality itself.

To be more specific, let’s take an example:

Santa Cecilia Granite is available from many sources, so the base price of this granite rock is fairly low. When purchasing this stone, one may make the choice between “First Choice” material and “Second Choice” material. Both are beautiful stones, however the Second Choice will have minor colour variation, making it less expensive than the former, First Choice. The final classification is “Commercial Grade”. This class of stone will have imperfections that make it look less than desirable, spots or eggs of color that do not match the standard colouration for that material. This is the lowest priced material.

These ratings are subjective and have to do with the appearance of the stone alone. At the end of the day, all three classifications will perform the same as granite countertops in your kitchen, but the “quality” is based on the subjective look and appearance.