Holiday Hours

December 18, 2018 The Christmas season is here. All of us at Shouldice Designer Stone wish you and your loved ones the very best of the holiday season as well as a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019. We also... Read More

2018 in Review

December 12, 2018 To grow a base of loyal and satisfied customers often requires striking a balance between what attracted customers in the first place and the introduction of innovations to solidify that base and... Read More

Thoughtful Design – It’s A Beautiful Thing

November 28, 2018 There is often a lot to be said for playing it safe.  Too much experimentation or deviation from the norm can have unforeseen and perhaps unfortunate outcomes. However, when adequate thought and due... Read More

Manufactured Stone vs Natural Stone

October 24, 2018 Just what are the differences between and the relative benefits of manufactured stone and natural stone? Here are a few things to consider before making a decision about which is right for your... Read More

Stone and Metal – Strength and Beauty

September 26, 2018 In our last blog we talked about the advantages and features of designing with stone and metal. In this issue we have selected a single project to further highlight how well stone and metal work... Read More

Quality You Can Count On

August 22, 2018 Quality, like beauty, can be in the eye of the beholder. That is to say, the perceived value of certain aspects or characteristics of stone products are not set in stone, if you will pardon the... Read More

New Products for a Demanding Market

August 8, 2018 The commitment Shouldice Designer Stone has for Quality, Service and Innovation is once again evident as two new products are introduced in response to market requirements - Smith Stone residential... Read More

The Value of the Finishing Touch

June 27, 2018 The difference between good and great often comes down to the finishing touch. It is that attention to detail that turns a “nice” into a “wow”. One way to get to “wow” in the stone... Read More

Product Spotlight – Estate Stone

February 28, 2018 Versatile style, in nine luxurious colours, makes Estate Stone our number one selling stone veneer, split-face block product. Estate Stone – Always the Right Choice (more…)... Read More

Dare to be Bold – A Little

February 14, 2018 Playing it safe is often just that - safe. And that is, of course, a good thing. However, stepping a little bit outside of that warm and comfortable zone can very often generate positive excitement... Read More