Photo credits
The Buying Guide's photos come from Wikimedia Commons contributors under open licences. Each is credited below with its author and licence; follow a title to see the original file. Photos here are cropped and resized for the page.
Stones
MarbleMarble for Countertops 01 by Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
GraniteGranite for Countertops 11 by Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
QuartziteQuartzite (Natural Stone) for Countertops 04 by Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TravertineTravertino romano. Muro con bugnato (01) by Fausta Samaritani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
LimestoneGozo, limestone quarry - cutting the stone by Bogdan Giușcă, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
SandstoneRectangle stone wall (Unsplash) by Reiner Knudsen, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
SlateSlate Roof Tiles (35781855071) by Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
OnyxOnyx - surfaced board by Kevin Walsh, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
BasaltRome Lazio Via Appia Antica by Nicholas Hartmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
SoapstoneMETLA SUIHKU big by Tulikivi Group, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
BluestoneFull Color Natural Cleft Pennsylvania Bluestone by Stevenvieczorek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Engineered QuartzQuartz (Engineered Stone) for Countertops 06 by Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sintered StoneQuadra Sintered Stone Slab - Ferro Marmo by Irvanderss, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Machinery
Quarry Diamond Wire SawUse of cutting machine, Marble Quarries thassos by Dr Petros Tzeferis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quarry Chain SawSchrämmaschine by A. Rohatsch, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Quarry Drilling RigWeißenbach (Steinbach)-quarry Noehmer-Drilling rig Boehler TC 111-01ASD by Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Multi-Wire SawŽaga v kamnolomu by Dibko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gangsaw (Frame Saw)Doost Marble Factory in Herat-3 by USAID Afghanistan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Block CutterLimestone saw Belgium by Tbc, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Bridge SawHokie Stone Saw by Eric T Gunther, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
CNC Work CentreStone Preservation - Senate Extension (26899984746) by USCapitol, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Waterjet CutterWARDJet 5-Axis Infini Winder Waterjet Cutting Head by WARDJet, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Slab Polishing LineDoost Marble Factory in Herat-2 by USAID Afghanistan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Resin LineDoost Marble Factory in Herat by USAID Afghanistan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Edge Polishing MachineMason's Mitre in a Kitchen Countertop by JeffUK, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Floor Grinder and PolisherDURATIQ concrete grinding machine by Davitzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tools & Abrasives
Diamond Saw Blades and SegmentsDisc cutter hand-held power tool with diamond blade disc attached by Mark Hunter, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Diamond WireDiamond Wire by Dr Peter Tzeferis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fickert and Frankfurt AbrasivesSharpening stones by Mauro Cateb, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
CNC Router Bits and Profile Wheels2mm diamond drill bits macro by Junkyardsparkle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Core Drill BitsDiamond drill bit 001 by Rob and Stephanie Levy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cup and Grinding WheelsDiamatschleifteller doppel ring by Diatools, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bush Hammer, Brush and Sandblast ToolsTexture pierre de taille, grès des Vosges, 4 rue Munch, Strasbourg by Coyau, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Stone Anchors and Fixing SystemsDry fixing hadsa by הדסה, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fiberglass MeshWallpaper glass fiber texture by M0tty, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lifting and Handling EquipmentLewis slab lifter by Cathetus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dust Control and Safety GearSandblasting with protective gear (9245784107) by NIOSH, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Chemicals
Epoxy ResinsMix of Epoxy Resin and Hardener by Dzhang2680, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Polyester MasticsFlickr - USCapitol - Stone Drum "Dutchman" Repairs by USCapitol, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Setting Adhesives and GroutsTiler by Lahoucine Boukhanchouch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Impregnating SealersFree puddled water on speckled surface texture for layers (3019702072) by Pink Sherbet Photography, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Colour EnhancersWet pebbles (Unsplash) by Wil Stewart, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Anti-Slip TreatmentsStone steps by Andrew McMillan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Stone Cleaners and PoulticesOlmsted Terrace Cleaning (32308828980) by USCapitol, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Polishing Powders and CrystallisersFloor scrubbers by Z22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Expansive Demolition AgentMarmor-spalten by Reiner Flassig, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Services
Freight Forwarding and LogisticsThe NYK ARGUS at the Container Terminal Altenwerder, Hamburg by Gunnar Ries, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Pre-Shipment InspectionGranite slabs standing vertically in a warehouse by Tomwsulcer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Laboratory Testing and CertificationConcrete Compression Testing by Xb-70, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Sourcing Agents and ConsultingDoost Marble Factory in Herat-6 by USAID Afghanistan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Project Design and Shop DrawingsSeattle - University Bridge blueprint, 1915 (49781358396) by Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Packing and CratingCrab-Orchard-stone-yard-tn1 by Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Installation ContractorsKitchen Countertop Installation & Custom Stone Fitting by Donovan Nimmo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Restoration and MaintenanceA restorer at work by Cyberuly, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons