EP 65: Brazilian Natural Stone – The Art, Beauty & Sustainability Behind Every Slab
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EP 65: Brazilian Natural Stone – The Art, Beauty & Sustainability Behind Every Slab
Brazilian Natural stone is timeless, luxurious, and full of character, but choosing the right material requires expertise. 🪨✨
In Episode 65 of the Home Design Podcast, host Adam Kayce sits down with Thiago Fonseca of Premier Stone Surfaces to explore the world of premium stone.
Thiago shares the unique qualities of Brazilian natural stone, sustainable sourcing practices, the importance of pre-selected slab selection, and tips for choosing the perfect stone for any project!
Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or designer, discover how natural stone surfaces can elevate your space, why selecting the stone early is essential, and how working with experts transforms every project into a masterpiece.
Learn more at premierstonesurfaces.com and follow them on social media @premierstonesurfacesus
Come experience their luxury stone selection in person at the Fort Lauderdale Home Show — learn more at homeshows.com
🎧 WATCH the Home Design Podcast: https://youtu.be/-ZZXKI2SRj8
Enjoy Episode 65 of the Home Design Podcast!
For more home inspiration, make sure you follow @FLHomeShows on social media.
0.00 Intro
1.52 Who is Thiago Fonseca
5.34 How did you get into the stone industry
8.18 About Premier Stone Surfaces
9.50 Importance of educating the industry
13.26 What makes Brazilian natural stone different than other countries
14.44 Regulations and sustainability when sourcing stone
18.19 What happens with leftover stone?
19.45 How long does it take the stone to make it to the U.S
22.42 Pre-selected slab selection
23.38 The stone selection experience
25.35 Trends in the stone industry
27.39 Best stone for outdoor kitchens
30.29 How do you choose the right stone for each project
32.50 Why you should pick stone before any other design element
34.44 Working with designers and architects
36.39 Do you personally have a favorite stone material?
37.14 Price range for stone surfaces
38.29 The importance of working with an expert
41.09 Maintenance & longevity of natural stone
42.29 Is there a sealer/treatment you recommend?
44.09 The future of Premier Stone Surfaces
45.59 Your experience as an exhibitor at the Home Design and Remodeling Show
49.19 What’s your favorite part of what you do?
50.55 The Natural Stone Institute & other industry connections
52.44 Final thoughts
55.19 Contact Premier Stone Surfaces
55.59 Closing & thanks for watching
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Send us a text EP 65: Brazilian Natural Stone – The Art, Beauty & Sustainability Behind Every Slab Brazilian Natural stone is timeless, luxurious, and full of character, but choosing the right material requires expertise. 🪨✨ In Episode 65 of the Home Design Podcast, host Adam Kayce sits down with Thiago Fonseca of Premier Stone Surfaces to explore the world of premium stone. Thiago shares the unique qualities of Brazilian natural stone, sustainable sourcing practices, the importance of pre-selected slab selection, and tips for choosing the perfect stone for any project! Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or designer, discover how natural stone surfaces can elevate your space, why selecting the stone early is essential, and how working with experts transforms every project into a masterpiece. Learn more at premierstonesurfaces.com and follow them on social media @premierstonesurfacesus Come experience their luxury stone selection in person at the Fort Lauderdale Home Show — learn more at homeshows.com 🎧 WATCH the Home Design Podcast: https://youtu.be/-ZZXKI2SRj8 Enjoy Episode 65 of the Home Design Podcast! For more home inspiration, make sure you follow @FLHomeShows on social media. 0.00 Intro 1.52 Who is Thiago Fonseca 5.34 How did you get into the stone industry 8.18 About Premier Stone Surfaces 9.50 Importance of educating the industry 13.26 What makes Brazilian natural stone different than other countries 14.44 Regulations and sustainability when sourcing stone 18.19 What happens with leftover stone? 19.45 How long does it take the stone to make it to the U.S 22.42 Pre-selected slab selection 23.38 The stone selection experience 25.35 Trends in the stone industry 27.39 Best stone for outdoor kitchens 30.29 How do you choose the right stone for each project 32.50 Why you should pick stone before any other design element 34.44 Working with designers and architects 36.39 Do you personally have a favorite stone material? 37.14 Price range for stone surfaces 38.29 The importance of working with an expert 41.09 Maintenance & longevity of natural stone 42.29 Is there a sealer/treatment you recommend? 44.09 The future of Premier Stone Surfaces 45.59 Your experience as an exhibitor at the Home Design and Remodeling Show 49.19 What’s your favorite part of what you do? 50.55 The Natural Stone Institute & other industry connections 52.44 Final thoughts 55.19 Contact Premier Stone Surfaces 55.59 Closing & thanks for watching #naturalstone #brazilianstone #stonedesign #homedecor #interiordesign #sustainabledesign #quartzite #quartzitecountertops #luxuryinteriors #interiordesigntrends #cristallo #stoneexperts #architecturaldesign #homeremodeling #dreamktichen #outdoorkitchen #kitchendesign #newcountertop #outdoorcountertop #stonecountertop #naturalstoneusa #stonequarries #interiorinspo #premierstonesurfaces #stonetrends2026 #homedesignpodcast #homeshowmedia #fortlauderdale #palmbeach #miami 📍 Experience: https://homeshows.com/ 📖 Home Design Ma The Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design Magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Home Show Media's video content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.