The comparison between natural and engineered stone has become a cliché, commonly found on stone suppliers’ websites. Thanks to effective marketing by suppliers, the advantages of engineered stone are now well-known to almost everyone. We must acknowledge that these efforts have successfully shifted consumer preferences toward engineered stone, especially in cities like Vancouver, where high maintenance costs make low-maintenance materials with long warranties particularly appealing.
Natural stone, with its unique and natural characteristics, often lacks the ease of maintenance and warranty benefits that engineered stone provides. As a result, natural stone is gradually losing market share to these newer alternatives. This trend is clearly visible in the growing inventory of engineered stone in warehouses, a significant change from the past.
As the market continues to evolve, it’s clear that the preference for engineered stone is on the rise, reshaping the industry landscape.
Cheers,
The Stonelist Team
