This with That: Stone, with Adamo Stone Design: Season 2 Episode 7
Dawn and Katie speak with Rick Adams of Adamo Stone Design about stone selection, fabrication, and installation.
Adamo Stone Design of Boston infuses centuries of classic principles with modern techniques to create unique pieces and spaces. Since 1987, Adamo has served as a leader in the stone design industry— trusted to fabricate, supply and consult nationwide.
Rick Adams oversees Adamo Stone Design’s production, design, and safety logistics. He also curates a stone slab collection and serves as a B2B stone industry consultant for other stone fabricators, interior designers, building developers, and contractors.
Backsplash and counter in Dorado Soapstone from Adamo Stone Design. Photo by Nat Rea Photography; Design and Construction by Adams + Beasley Associates
Katie and Dawn speak with Rick about what to consider when choosing stone, including:
Aesthetic of the space, which will influence choice of stone type, finish, edge style, etc.
Use of the stone surface (heavy use verses light use)
Homeowners’ preference of upkeep (“One man’s stain is another man’s patina.”)
Surrounding color
Thickness of the material needed (3/4” and 1-1/4” is standard)
Detail from project above. Photo by Nat Rea Photography
Katie and Dawn ask Rick to provide an overview and to highlight a few topics:
How does natural stone compare to engineered stone?
What material might be a more sustainable selection?
What are the different types of natural stones?
What stone finishes are available and which works best where?
What edge style is appropriate where?
What are stone remnants?
What are a few unexpected places homeowners can install stone?
Montclair Danby Marble counters from Adamo Stone Design. Photo by Sarah Farina
Honed Arabesato White Quartzite counters and backsplash (at range) from Adamo Stone Design. Photo and design by influencer Millay Studio
A sampler of some other stone from Adamo Stone Design that Rick, Katie, and Dawn discuss:
When working with Adamo Stone Design, the process for a custom stone surface involves:
Review collaborator/client’s layout with dimensions
Choose stone slabs
Template at job site
Determine which areas of the slab the collaborator/client wants to highlight. Lay the template in such a way that those areas will be prominent.
Fabricate: cut and edge
Install
