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SALTILLO TILE IMPORTS

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21 December 2019

My wife and I had spent many, many hours shopping around for the right stone, affordable and the one that we wanted. In the process, we learned that nobody really cared about what we wanted, but the sale. After loosing the quartzite that we wanted in another store, a friend of my wife told us to visit Carmel Stone. We were tired of shopping around, and we just wanted the one stone that we committed to. But, we gave it a try, and we are glad we did. There, we met Julio, who offered a fantastic customer service and helped us find the right stone.Julio has been in the stone business for a decade or so, and he was able to explain to us the differences between stones, care, and fabrication. We really enjoyed working with him. We never felt rushed or pressured to buy from Carmel Stone. We just felt good about it.We also learned that Julio had met qualified, licensed fabricators throughout the Bay Area, and he referred us to one that we ended up contracting. We highly recommend Carmel Stone, and in particular working with Julio. More...

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1 December 2019

All of the sales staff were knowledgeable, knew the materials thoroughly and were willing to give an opinion if asked.  We worked with Chris and he is excellent. He assisted on our island / peripheral counter-top slabs; and fireplace wall stacked stone.  Chris advised on color matching and style for the entire room.  He was transparent in the pricing, and timeline.  Finally, when we realized we needed extra pieces of the stacked-stone, Chris was able to locate the pieces locally within the Carmel system,and had the materials delivered to Bayshore within the same day... which allowed us to complete our project on time.  Chris made the difference! More...

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29 November 2019

Customer service was optimum!

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11 October 2019

My husband and I recently visited Carmel Stone on recommendation from our contractor for our kitchen/great room remodeling project.  When we walked in to their showroom, we were immediately impressed with the selection as well as the customer service.  Our sales associate, Chris R., was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and patient.  I explained what I was looking for and he pointed me to many different options.  We ended up picking two nice slabs for our kitchen counter tops.  In addition, he gave us some very good ideas for our kitchen backsplash as well as the stone around our fireplace.  All in all, we purchased all our stones from Carmel Stone and have been extremely happy with the experience.  We're very grateful to Chris for all his help and for getting orders placed in a timely manner!  We highly recommend Carmel Stone Imports for all your stone needs! More...

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24 September 2019

This is my third kitchen with Carmel Stone Imports, Palo Alto.Their stones are all really beautiful...and, they have many (! ) to choose from.  Lauren came to my rescue as soon as I walked in.  She explained the properties of each different stone.  Listening carefully, she directed me to the stones that would best suit this new kitchen.She knows her products and also has a great 'eye'.  Her design background helped me a lot while trying to piece this kitchen together...she made a somewhat daunting job...fun!Thank you Lauren!! More...

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6 September 2019

Went there for westendorf kick off party, the medleys played!

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17 August 2019

I recently had my kitchen remodeled and was so pleased with the service I received while working with Megan at Carmel Stone. Her knowledge of their products, patience with my indecision, and willingness to take the time to educate me will definitely make me a repeat customer as well as enthusiastically referring new customers. ~ Connie Hays More...

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9 August 2019

My wife and I were greeted by Lauren Byrd's smiley face the minute we stepped into your facility. LUCKY FOR US...she is extremely knowledgeable, very eager to help, very enthusiastic and a very sweet young lady. She helped us during a number of visits ,to put our project together. We had been to a few other stone showrooms and were offered  little or no help and aimlessly wondered around.   We couldn't believe it when we encountered Lauren, she's a bright light at Carmel Stone Imports and to the company owner she's a keeper. Having been the owner of a wholesale business for over 40 years where I maintained a warehouse a showroom and employees, it's easy for me to spot a bright eyed winner like Lauren...An asset to any company... Go Lauren Herb Pomarantz More...

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7 July 2019

Finest importer of stone, marble, porcelain (slabs and tile) in the area. Ask for Pamela.

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1 July 2019

I needed some quartz kitchen counters for an income property I was upgrading and Linda Monterrey at Carmel Stone in Palo Alto couldn't have been more helpful, patient and knowledgeable. She was also great about showing me  so many different options in my budget range. It was a real treat working with her and I will definitely go back to Carmel Stone. More...

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22 May 2019

We are at the tail end of a remodel involving kitchen, master bath, bedrooms, and flooring, so I am finally getting around to writing this overdue review for Carmel Stone. At the start of my remodel (9 months ago) a friend suggested I go to Carmel Sone.  I went repeatedly looking for quartzite slab for countertops and tile for backsplash, and tile ideas for bathroom.  Ultimately, I decided to buy marble tiles for kitchen backsplash at Carmel Stone because of all the places I have been to (and I went to  ALOT) their marble seemed the most pure.   I asked to meet with Lauren B., per a friend's recommendation, and I am so glad I did.  She greeted me warmly, knew exactly what I was looking for, showed me the boxes of tile I would be purchasing, pulled out a few tiles to confirm they met my expectations.  She also educated me on how many places claim to carry marble when they are not.  After purchase, she helped make sure I was not delayed in getting the marble into my car.  I was so happy and couldn't wait to see the tiles in my kitchen.A few months later, I was desperately in need of new tiles for my master bath shower.  The tiles we had purchased did not work (long story).  Based on my previous experience with Lauren, I immediately asked for her help.  She listened and easily recommended a tile that would work and my husband loved it.  We bought it on the spot, and love how it turned out in our master bath shower.Lauren provided outstanding customer service.  She is warm, down to earth, and very sweet AND she knows her stuff.  I did not feel embarrassed or pressured and valued her suggestions and expertise.  She is the reason I will always come to Carmel Stone for future stone/tile needs. More...

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2 May 2019

I showed up to Carmel Stone Imports with no appointment and was greeted by a lovely lady named Linda.  I needed a quick tile design for a bathroom and had a few ideas in mind.  Linda heard what I wanted and guided me to the perfect solution.  Linda has a great sense of design, I am so thrilled with what she suggested for me. I also really enjoyed working with her she is easy to communicate with and is very easy going.   I didn't end up buying the tile from Carmel Stone because of the lead time on the specific tile that I wanted but I would highly recommend this business and particularly Linda. More...

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14 April 2019

The search is over!  As a ceramics major, I was going to make, paint and fire my own tiles for my backsplash.  Well 22 years forward, it's still not done.  I had to give in that I would never get around to making them.  So my hunting began, store after store after store.I finally found a beautiful tile at another tile store that was being phased out and could not be ordered. I went to Carmel Stone and met Lauren Byrd.  I told her what I was looking for, she picked up the phone, did some actual talking to the vendor and performed a miracle, she was able to get my dream tile!  She gave me outstanding service even coming up with trim suggestions to compliment the tile.  She has a good eye and knows her trade.   She is as sweet as can be to boot.  Customer service is becoming a lost art but that is part of Lauren's DNA! More...

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28 March 2019

Carmel Stone is fantastic.  I was particularly impressed with the service we received from Lauren Byrd.  She was extremely informative and helpful in selecting the right stone for our project.  Lauren was extremely accommodating, sharing samples, vetting potential cutters, making design suggestions and most importantly, letting my wife and I take our time in making our selection - never pressuring us to make a decision or "dropping" us because of the time we took to decide.  Thanks again Lauren! More...

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1 March 2019

Carmel Stone has a wonderful selection in various price ranges  from which to chose, but it's their    5 star people, especially Megan that make is outstanding. .  She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, helps  clients weigh options  & has the clients best interest at heart . The stone we selected remained in house until we were ready for it.  It was "visited" to select flooring, cabinet colors, etc.  Megan and the staff  (including the fork lift driver ) were incredibly kind, cooperative, & moved the slab    multiple times so visual access was available.  I found their "customer care" outstanding in every respect.  This is the 2nd time I've used them and would continue if there is another occasion. More...

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15 February 2019

Very nice selection of stone tile, flooring and ceramic tiles. Ordered some tiles and they found what matched and really accommodating and good price.

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28 January 2019

Lauren B was incredibly helpful in our bathroom renovation -- from: selecting materials, to thinking through "simple shower tile, pattern floor" vs "simple floor, pattern shower tile", to giving feedback on whether the space would support a curbless/doorless shower without soaking the bathroom floor, all the way down to suggesting different grout color for the floor and shower to maximize the aesthetic -- she was always enthusiastic about offering her guidance in a collaborative and wonderfully non-salesy way.  We would enthusiastically recommend her capable hands for anyone considering a kitchen or bathroom renovation. More...

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16 January 2019

I'm very happy with the tile and countertop I purchased from Carmel Stone for my bathroom remodel. I was a bit overwhelmed other than some basic ideas, and in just a short time Lauren B. helped me choose a lovely pallet of four different tile types and a Caesarstone countertop. She worked with my designer on the quote and made sure I knew the status of the order until it all arrived. She made sure the Caesarstone slab got to the fabricator as well. Having been to other stone places that are too big and crowded to get any personal attention, I now realize how valuable that is! I highly recommend Carmel and Lauren. More...

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28 December 2018

Lauren B. was fantastic in helping me to pick a slab that required quick turnaround! She is so knowledgeable in helping me to decide which slab to pick from so endless selections. She is amazing - I feel so lucky to have such a pleasant experience in sourcing a nice slab! More...

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13 November 2018

I am so impressed by the service provided by Carmel Stone Imports!  We live in Novato and bought stone from Carmel Stone Imports for a limestone floor.  We had an issue with the job on a Thursday.  Darren of Carmel Stone drove to our job site on Friday (the very next day) and again the following Tuesday and got everything back on track.  This is above and beyond in my book.  I will gladly work with Carmel Stone Imports for all our needs going forward. More...

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27 October 2018

This is the best Stone shop in the bay Area. After driving to most stores from the North Bay to the South Bay through East and West, we found this treasure close to home. Kudos to Lauren B.!!! she help us select the right stone, sent us pictures for us to compare at home, and was Jolly and helpful during the several visits until we converged on our selection. Highly recommendable!!! More...

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27 October 2018

I came to Carmel Stone Imports naive to the renovation process.  Luckily, I found Lauren B. who helped me out and patiently explained the process.  She was warm, friendly, and I felt very comfortable working with her.  When I ran into an issue with the material after delivery, Lauren went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction and work within my time constraints and work schedule.  She was communicative, reliable, and clearly devoted to excellent customer service.  And she did this despite my small, and likely relatively less significant, order.  Lauren is the reason I would come back here, or refer others, for any future tile/stone needs.  She made a daunting process much easier and I trusted her judgement and follow-through during the whole project.  I am grateful for her help! More...

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26 September 2018

Awesome selection and fair prices. Chris was superb working with us on our project, helping us finalize material and delivering them on time. Highly recommended!!

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10 September 2018

I had a small order on short notice and Megan was very helpful to ensure they could take care of my request. I went to three other tile and marble stores prior to visiting Carmel Stone Imports and all were unable to help within my time frame. The customer service at Carmel Stone Imports was just amazing. I'm definitely coming back to this store for any future tile and marble needs. More...

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7 September 2018

This store has an amazing selection of slabs and tile that are phenomenal. Every staff member, from the receptionists to the warehouse gentlemen are very polite and efficient. And this time I met Robbie which made it extra special after seeing him on TV for so long. Yesenia is an excellent representative and extremely pleasant to work with. The stone slabs are like magic, and the people here are right there with them. After going to quite a few other stone outlets, this one was by far the most friendly, and family oriented. More...

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7 September 2018

I came to Carmel Stone, Palo Alto last Friday, toward the end of the day. I met with Jeff who went above and beyond the call of duty to help me. I was looking for an old tile that has been discontinued. He researched several vendors and suggested great alternatives. Thank you Jeff! More...

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7 September 2018

Store has lots of interesting great finds

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6 September 2018

Our designer recommended we visit Carmel Stone.  We were delighted with what we found.  The materials were exactly what we were looking for and the help we received made the process of picking out our tile a pleasure. Lauren, one of the designers on staff, quickly figured out our style wants and directed us to choices we felt fit our needs.  She definitely knows the product lines and was able to show us many different pieces that we wouldn't have found on our own.  She made it easy to make a final decision and purchase the tile necessary for our kitchen and bathroom remodels.  We were delighted with the entire experience at Carmel Stone.  Thanks again Lauren for all your help and thoughtful suggestions. More...

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25 August 2018

Olga at Carmel Stone Imports is helpful, knowledgeable, efficient & has excellent follow-up.  Highly recommend CSI for residential or commercial stone & tile needs.

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7 August 2018

Lots of stone I believe they can get what you want in the color you want if you ate patient

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7 August 2018

I am a local designer in the area nad I love working with the team at Carmel Stone Imports, everyone is always so friendly and super helpful whenever I come in. Their selections are always great and up to date. They are definitely my prefered Tile & Stone Store. More...

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4 August 2018

Superb customer service by Megan Dole.  Went out of her way to assist us even though we had purchased items from another sales person who was not at this location. Made us much more comfortable with our selections, answered questions we hadn't even considered. More...

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10 July 2018

I am so pleased with the service at this store. Evan was so patient and helpful in helping me pick out the right countertop material. He spend probably a couple of hours total discussing pros and cons of the various materials and helping me pick out the perfect slab for me. He understood exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Evan! More...

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6 July 2018

We wanted a tabletop for a travertine cylinder pedestal. Going to Carmel Stone is like going into a museum.  Each slab is more beautiful than t he next. Chris was patient and enormously helpful with design options. We picked a granite that worked with the pedestal and some leather chairs. The price was very reasonable and we were given several names for the cutting and honing folks. The company we chose were marvelous also. We felt spoiled and empowered throughout the process and we have a gorgeous table. All in all it was a wonderful fun memorable experience More...

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2 July 2018

Today I had the pleasure of working with Lauren at Carmel Stone Imports.  She quickly understood the aesthetic of what I wanted in a tile and we were able to find a tile that matched my floor tile (which I found there as well) quickly and perfectly.  She was a whiz at estimating what I needed and starting the order process.  I highly recommend working with Lauren; Carmel Stone Imports is lucky to have her as an employee. More...

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11 June 2018

We just purchased another beautiful marble counter top from Carmel Stone Imports.  Going in I wasn't sure what would be best for our new kitchen.  Jae explained each stone choice and their unique properties.  Besides being knowledgeable about each stone...she was patient.  It was easy to see she likes her job, knows each product and enjoys helping people.So...besides having absolutely beautiful stone to choose from it was also a treat to be able to work with Jae...thank you Jae! More...

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24 May 2018

I have been shopping for tile all over the Bay Area and have been really impressed with Carmel Stone. Their selection is excellent and the service is top notch. I've been working with Lauren to design a very specific look and she's nailed it. She helped me pick a beautiful accent tile and came up with a stunning design and color combination. The order was easy and came in quickly. When my contractor made a mistake with the grout color, she was immediately on the phone helping to sort it out. I'm so grateful for her skill and professionalism. Thank you! More...

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23 May 2018

This is my second project with Carmel Stone and loved working with Megan in the Sand City shop. She is extremely talented with design and layout. The slab inventory is second to none in terms of choices. They are absolutely gorgeous! The customer service overall was superb and I look forward to working with the team again on our next project. More...

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11 April 2018

I am remodeling my kitchen and Jae, a sales associate at Carmel Stone and Tile is/was just amazing.  She was extremely professional and helped me with all of my decisions.  She is also extremely knowledgeable about all of their products.  I learned a lot about quartzite which is absolutely beautiful.  She always returned my phone calls and had everything ready for me when I arrived to pick out my slabs.  I would highly recommend Carmel Stone Imports.  Their selection of stone is excellent.  I cannot wait to finish my project.  She also recommend Bay Area Stone & Tile (Juan) to install and do the fabrication of my stone.  They were also amazing.  Thank you Carmel Stone and thank you Jae!  Great job. More...

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8 December 2017

Great selection and pricing.  Orders processed smoothly and quickly.

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20 September 2017

Carmel Stone has the best quality stone, Danielle proved this, her service tops all ,

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7 September 2017

Excellent service. Yesenia Torres was very helpful and patient with me, as I had no clue what I wanted when I first embarked on my bathroom remodel. She helped me chose the right marble for the floor and shower area, and we walked back and forth many times in their big warehouse till we found the right slab for the cabinet. I am very happy with the end result..thank you Yesenia ! I couldn't have done it on my own More...

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7 September 2017

We highly recommend working with Carmel stone Imports, in Carmel, especially because of the opportunity to work with Ron. The selection of tile and stone is amazing, and can be overwhelming . Ron made the process much less complicated, and actually fun. He has excellent design ideas, is very patient and organized, follows through, and goes above and beyond in providing excellent customer service. Our kitchen marble, the tile in the bathrooms, and fireplace look absolutely beautiful! More...

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7 September 2017

Ron Rowe was immediately communicative and expert in his knowledge of the different specialty tiles I was ordering. In addition, he articulated clearly between the manufacturer and myself. The delivery was timely and the order was complete. I never met Ron Rowe, which is unfortunate. We did business long distance through email and phone. I look forward to meeting Ron and thanking him in person for his excellent service and knowledge. More...

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7 August 2017

We've been working with Robbie and his team for several years now. As general contractors we really appreciate the ability to send clients to his showroom where they can select materials for floors, baths, kitchens, and exterior hardscape in one stop. Their system saves us a lot of time and makes us look good with our clients. In '14 we ordered a watercut floor package for a 10,000sf house that was on an 80' radius. Every row of tile needed a unique top and bottom radius and arc length. Happy to report that 68 unique tile IDs were delivered and installed without a hitch. Glad we get to work with these guys! Looking forward to more great projects. #grozaconstruction More...

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17 June 2017

Excellent service - no pressure on sales, very patient with all my questions (I have a lot) at every visit.  I've visited at least 5 times to make sure I can see full slabs of stones I'm considering and changed my mind  a few times.   Definitely a must-go before you make a decision as small samples can be deceiving on full patterns.  Their warehouse is huge with many selection - considering I've driven up and down to several places selling tiles/stones.  I think theirs might be the largest in the area.  Lighting is good too- that's important. More...

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20 April 2017

We've been working with Robbie and his team for several years now. As general contractors we really appreciate the ability to send clients to his showroom where they can select materials for floors, baths, kitchens, and exterior hardscape in one stop. Their system saves us a lot of time and makes us look good with our clients.  In '14 we ordered a watercut floor package for a 10,000sf house that was on an 80' radius. Every row of tile needed a unique top and bottom radius and arc length. Happy to report that 68 unique tile IDs were delivered and installed without a hitch. Glad we get to work with these guys! Looking forward to more great projects. #grozaconstruction More...

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9 January 2017

I'll change the rating to 4 starts since finally they helped us to find a countertop slab which we want and it did look good. Just hope miscommunication won't happen next time, otherwise it is a good place for modern slabs with quality.We have picked one of caesar stone which carmel stone carries, the seller told us the stone is not in stock but carried nearby, so the leading time is at most one week. The next day our contractor come to order it, surprisingly the seller said it was in stock and could be pick up next Monday. Now it's Monday, the seller said they don't carry it in any store, we could not buy it. I think they are not only wasting my time, but also cheating, it's very unprofessional. More...

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27 December 2016

I highly recommend Carmel Stone Imports to anyone looking for more "exotic" stones/slabs/tiles as well as average material like quartz.  They have a wide range of selections  which was really helpful for my project.  I recently finished a remodel under which I gutted the whole house, so as one can imagine, needed EVERYTHING.  I went into Carmel Stone by curiosity/chance, since I always see it when driving on 101.  I'm so happy I did, with the customer service I received and the great selections they have.  I worked with Lauren (who later left Carmel) and Jeff in a 3-4 month period.  Lauren had a keen design sense, and you can tell she was passionate at what she does and at helping her customers. I had a big kitchen, 2.5 baths, and a laundry room.  My style is modern/contemporary and favored neutral color palettes, Lauren helped me color/texture match materials based on my style, cabinet colors and floor, room by room.  What was hugely helpful was I had samples for almost all stones/tiles I was thinking about.After Lauren left, Jeff took over and worked with me on quoting and scheduling process.  He was always prompt and clear on his communications, i always knew when to expect stuff to come in.  There was only one exception with the Cambria countertop being delayed (from Cambria the manufacturer), but eventually it all worked out after Jeff diligently followed up to ensure timely delivery.Their warehouse/showroom is huge, with some really cool stones and tiles that you don't see at other places.  Of course they carry the other more traditional or readily available items too.  I'd definitely recommend checking this place out.Thank you Carmel Stone Imports!- Happy Customer More...

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19 December 2016

We recently remodeled our home and were set on having calacatta. We visited several stores in the area and found that Carmel Stone easily had the largest selection, best prices and most helpful staff. There was an enormous selection of calacatta and other stone slabs. Spencer and Yesenia were very friendly and helped bring our vision to life. Spencer in particular was outstanding and gave us the best prices. We now have calacatta throughout the kitchen and in most bathrooms. We also purchased travertine tiles for our front yard. Initially, we did not realize that the tiles we bought did not have traction. Luckily for us, Carmel Stone exchanged our tiles without a restocking fee. We have recommended Carmel Stone to our family and wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for stone/tile/etc to visit this amazing business. More...

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