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Can you identify this “Allen & Roth” granite?

7 years ago

I keep seeing this granite on display at various Lowe’s, and I can’t imagine it is a proprietary stone. They call it Sierra Blanco. i would rather not work with the fabricator that Lowe’s uses in my area, but it looks like a common stone to me so I‘m guessing it is known by some other name elsewhere. Thanks for any ideas.






Comments (11)

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    a proprietary Natural Stone...?

    I would wonder what consumer benefit comes from the branding? what value is added?
  • 7 years ago

    Unfortunately, it looks similar to Kashmir White that I used in my last kitchen and had a horrible ordeal with. I don't think it's quite the same, but the coloring and properties look similar enough that I'd be wary about using it without knowing EXACTLY what it is and how it fares long-term. You can read about my ordeal here.

  • 7 years ago

    In any instance, you should view the actual slab that will be used as there is so much variation in the natural stones. I agree that while many use consistent names, I believe they can tweak the names. A rose by any any other name.... As Shead said it looks similar to Kashmir White and also I remember back when I was looking about 10 years ago, there was White Spring or White River. Even with the same name, some slabs can have a lot more of a color that you may like or not like. My advice would be that if you don't want to use their stone, definitely look around locally.

  • 7 years ago

    White Spring is a likely option. I will check out Kashmir. Thanks. No, I wouldn’t purchase anything without viewing the slab but I’m working long distance and trying to narrow down which yard sells what in that area before I make the long drive — followed by longer drives to the various yards.

    Jeffrey, the reason Lowe’s gives their own names to stone is to create the marketing illusion that you cannot get it elsewhere, and to keep me from doing what I’m doing. There is no value to the consumer. A side note — I actually began shopping for quartz but I need a little reddish-brown in the stone which limits quartz options.

  • 7 years ago

    Looks similar to Dallas White, Alaska White or Exodus. I'd find a good fabricator and show them the picture to see if they have something similar.

  • 7 years ago

    Okay, shead. This question was informative for making me reread your old post and being reminded of Joe’s responses. I really, really don’t want granite. I have quartz, I love quartz, and I am just gonna have to find a quartz pattern that will work, or live with less than perfect form to get my function. Very sorry for your trouble. How is your countertop holding up?

  • 7 years ago

    I am pretty sure cambria would have a quartz you like. Lots of options other than black or white.

  • 7 years ago

    MizLizzie, it darkened again after I poulticed it and resealed it. Then we decided to sell and the new owners are none the wiser on what the original color was so they are happy with it ;) In our upcoming addition/remodel, I definitely plan to use quartz!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Hello MizLizzie, if you are interested in also viewing a quartz product we recommend Halstead, Berkeley, Aragon, Darlington, or New Quay for similar tones.