Slippery Rock Gazette

Florida’s Exclusive Natural Stone Importer and Distributor Expands South Florida Locations

Opustone Natural Stone Distributors, Florida’s exclusive importer and distributor of the finest travertine, marble, granite, quartzite, onyx, limestone, coral and unique stones, is pleased to announce its South Florida expansion to include a new Broward showroom and warehouse.      

Located at 5301 N. Powerline Road in Fort Lauderdale, the new showroom opened in February, 2013. A leader in natural stone, Opustone showcases how the versatility and beauty of natural stone can be brought into any residential or commercial space; all offered with supreme selection and dedicated service.

The new Fort Lauderdale location will serve as Opustone’s Broward/Palm Beach headquarters and will feature an extensive selection of premium natural stones in luxurious style. Opustone is the exclusive Florida distributor of the Antolini Luigi Precioustone Collection, Benetti Stone Philosophy MOSStile Collection, Perpetua Terrazo, Quintessa Mosaics, and Santamargherita®.

Precioustone is a line of super exotic and exclusive slabs handmade in Italy by expert European craftsmen. The slabs are made of some of the rarest materials from around the world including Petrified Wood, Wild Tiger’s Eye Gemstone, and Black Obsidian Volcanic Glass as well as rare colored and naturally translucent agates and quartz crystal. These stones, particularly the translucent varieties that can be lit-up from behind, create unique colour effects and add original touches to any space.

MOSStile is the first vertical maintenance-free garden made using a natural lichen and does not require irrigation, fertilization, or pruning. It is provided on ecologic, nontoxic water-based resin ready for installation, and is available in 29.6x29.6 cm. size in four natural colors: Menta, a deep green; Liquirizia, a slate gray; Vanilla, a creamy ivory; and Wasabi, a bright green. Additional colors are available for special order.

Perpetua Terrazo is ideal for commercial interiors as its low maintenance, long lasting, and offers a variety of color options and styles including environmentally friendly selections. The material contains marble and granite chips bound together by cement which is then smoothed into a polished finish, a popular technique in the Old Miami and Art Deco style homes and hotels. Perpetua Terrazo is available in 20 colors in 1 ¼  )slabs and 16x16˝, 18x18˝, and 24x24˝ tiles, as well as larger cut-to-size formats. 

Quintessa Mosaics is a special mosaic line that features over 70 unique designs made of marble, limestone, basalt, glass, and ceramic for wall applications and flooring. The world’s finest stones are mounted on a mesh membrane making it visually easy to see and appreciate the outcome of the installation. It is high-end, offers superior quality, and is reasonably priced. Perfect for no-hassle kitchen installations and renovations, Quintessa offers a vast selection of mosaics for luxurious and budget-friendly design. 

Santamargherita®, the original Italian surface, features a wide range of elegant agglomerates with distinctive colors and precious finishes. Agglomerates are made from natural marble and are an engineered product, which uses selected marble chips, bound with resin. The advantage of using agglomerate surfaces are uniform colour, superior technical characteristics, and affordable prices.

Although Opustone’s selection of materials is vast, each is essentially unique. Unlike man-made stones that are repetitive and artificial looking, natural stones are produced as a result of millions of years of geological changes, resulting in a wide variety of colors and characteristics.  Whether it is flooring, backsplashes, kitchens, bathrooms, vanity tops, patios or driveways, Opustone provides the ideal material for every space inside and outside the home including cut-to-size special orders. Notable Miami-area projects include high-profile celebrity homes and a variety of exclusive residential communities and dining, nightlife, and shopping destinations.

For more information on Opustone’s new Fort Lauderdale location, please call (954) 652-2555 or visit www.Opustone.com.