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address: "3601 S. Congress H-100, Austin, Texas 78704, United States"
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# Latera Architectural Surfaces / Dorado Stone

Original Houzz profile: [Latera Architectural Surfaces / Dorado Stone](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/latera-architectural-surfaces-dorado-stone-pfvwus-pf~1635845663)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Tile & Stone
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

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Established in 2007, Dorado Stone Distributors is Texas’s most premier wholesale slab resource, offering Dorado Soapstone, Vetrazzo recycled glass, and other unique surface materials.  Our in-depth knowledge of surface products & extensive market experience makes Dorado the natural choice for an alternative slab yard, when the goal is hands-on customer service, creative design consultation and exceptional product selection.

While other stone companies focus on slab volume, Dorado focuses on unique and sophisticated products that you won’t see at other yards. Every product Dorado offers is selected to satisfy a distinct niche in the surfacing market.  Dorado promotes quality over quantity.  From the moment you first contact Dorado until you’re hosting a party for friends and family in your new kitchen, Dorado will be with you every step of the way.   Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will be there to answer any questions and make sure you select the perfect slab for you and your lifestyle.

### Services Provided

- Custom Countertops

### Areas Served

- Austin

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Latera Architectural Surfaces / Dorado Stone |
| Address | 3601 S. Congress H-100, Austin, Texas 78704, United States |
| Phone | (512) 444-8600 |
| Website | http://www.laterasurfaces.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 973 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/doradostonedist
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/soapstonetexas
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/514823?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Alatera%20arch%2Cidx%3A1-1-1
- Blog — http://soapstonetexas.blogspot.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Latera Architectural Surfaces / Dorado Stone](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/latera-architectural-surfaces-dorado-stone-pfvwus-pf~1635845663)
- **Website:** http://www.laterasurfaces.com
- **Phone:** (512) 444-8600

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — BRY design, Feb. 2018**

> Latera and Devin in particular, makes my design jobs so much easier.  They are very knowledgable and willing to help in anyway they can. I really appreciate them and of course HIGHLY recommend them too.

**★★★★★ — jessicasabia, Aug. 2016**

> Wonderful customer service, wide and beautiful selection of unique stone and timely to boot! We always love working with Latera and can't recommend them highly enough!

**★★★★★ — Architectural Tile & Stone, Oct. 2013**

> Latera/Dorado has been great to work with.  Our contact, Bo, is very knowledgeable and is a great resource for us.  Thank you!!!

**★★★★★ — Allison Jaffe Interior Design LLC, Oct. 2013**

> I have worked with Latera Architectural Surfaces on a few design projects. As a designer, it is of great ease knowing that their products are of the highest quality. Even more so working with Ashley and Bo, the owners of Latera, are fun, professional and extremely knowledgeable about what they sell and distribute. I look forward to working with them and installing their products for many years to come.

**★★★★★ — Palmer Todd, Nov. 2012**

> We cannot recommend the team at Dorado Stone more!  Ashley and Bo are a pleasure to work with.  Their dedication to their clients is unbeatable.  We have worked with them on several jobs and will continue to recommend them for future projects!

**★★★★★ — Vetrazzo, Oct. 2012**

> Dorado Stone Distributors is the Texas dstributor for Vetrazzo.
>
> We have been working with them for the past year and not only are they very knowledgeable about our products but go above and beyond with their customer service. They stock slabs in Austin, Houston and Dallas locations and most of the time can ship material to your installer with in a day or two.
>
> Don't hesitate if you have any Vetrazzo questions or need any help.

**★★★★★ — Elements by Durcon, Oct. 2012**

> Dorado Stone has a great showroom!  Bo and Ashley are very knowledgable and always there to help with anything you need.  They are great to work with.

## Selected projects

- [Vetrazzo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vetrazzo-pj-vj~63589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
  - Description: Vetrazzo® is a recycled glass surface comprised of 100% recycled glass. When you buy Vetrazzo, you get an exquisite surface material—truly a work of art—that becomes the centerpiece for your home or project. What else makes it sparkle? A high glass content ( 85% by volume), expansive color palette, and story in every surface. From architectural to art glass, to beer bottles and jars, each mix is a signature blend of color and life that tells a story about you, too.
- [Vetrazzo Installed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vetrazzo-installed-pj-vj~76395)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
- [PaperStone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paperstone-pj-vj~286698)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: PAPER STONE: PaperStone® is innovative and cost competitive. It’s a beautiful, heavy-duty composite known for its environmental sustainability, contemporary appearance and remarkable warmth to touch. PaperStone® is durable and recommended for residential kitchens, baths and many commercial uses. PaperStone® is NSF certified and is excellent as a restaurant food preparation surface. It is manufactured in the USA and is made from 50 to 100% post-consumer recycled paper and is petroleum-free resin.
- [PaperStone - Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paperstone-colors-pj-vj~346479)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Karma Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karma-stone-pj-vj~283790)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: KarmaStone is a new collection of concrete slabs manufactured in the USA. It is a precast slab material made of recycled Georgia marble and a cement binder. KarmaStone's rigorous production method presents numerous advantages that make it an ideal selection for your next project. Mixing, pouring, curing and polishing are done in a controlled environment, which eliminates risk of structural weakness and better surface durability than other surfacing materials, including Poured in place concrete t…
- [Sardegna Marmi Design - Marble](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sardegna-marmi-design-marble-pj-vj~391589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Unusual shapes, surprising combinations, unexpected forms of workmanship and tactile effects: the Sardegna Marmi Design collections enhance the materials and enliven exteriors and interiors as expressions of style and unpredictability. Ideas that surprise and inspire, engendered by the versatility of Sardinian stones: Orosei, Black Secret and Silver Moon marbles. Marble Paneling, Marble Tiles, Marble Countertops
- [Tough Tops](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tough-tops-pj-vj~272079)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Tough Tops are industrial-grade work surfaces, ideal for residential and commercial applications. Tough Tops are made from the same material as black laboratory tops commonly found in educational and science facilities. Tough Tops have a smooth, low glare surface that is easy to clean and maintain. Tough Tops are uniquely suited for interior surfacing applications in garages, work surfaces, mud closets & garden supply closets, laundry rooms, children's play areas and more.
- [Soapstone Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soapstone-colors-pj-vj~390705)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Dorado Soapstone Installed - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dorado-soapstone-installed-kitchen-pj-vj~76377)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 51
  - Description: We love sharing our clients finished soapstone kitchens. Whether a black soapstone is used or green hue; every kitchen has unique personal touches which makes a home a home.
- [Dorado Soapstone Installed - Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dorado-soapstone-installed-bathroom-pj-vj~76379)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Dorado Soapstone Installed Around Town](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dorado-soapstone-installed-around-town-pj-vj~76400)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
- [McConaty - Cozy Soapstone Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcconaty-cozy-soapstone-kitchen-pj-vj~163727)
  - Location: Denver, CO
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: McConaty - Cozy Soapstone Kitchen in Denver.
- [Peck Kitchen - Black Soapstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peck-kitchen-black-soapstone-pj-vj~163758)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 7
- [Spring Builders - Black Soapstone with White Veins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-builders-black-soapstone-with-white-veins-pj-vj~115126)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Spring Builders. Designed this cozy home in the heart of Austin. The space is very open and welcoming. Warm paint colors, Dorado soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and fun back splash make this space very comfortable.
- [Elements by Durcon - Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elements-by-durcon-colors-pj-vj~78193)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Elements is a truly unique surface unlike any other option available today. This new eco-friendly surfaces material is a fusion of pure, fine natural quartz and post-consumer recycled glass formed through a unique manufacturing process. The innovative, breakthrough material provides today's consumer an environmentally-friendly countertop surface with superior strength, durability and performance-engineered to last a lifetime.
- [Elements by Durcon Installed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elements-by-durcon-installed-pj-vj~94045)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Jade Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jade-stone-pj-vj~283828)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: There is no other man-made product on the market that is 100% natural, nearly impossible to scratch, stain proof (no sealers), heat proof up to 2,000 degrees, won't fade and requires no maintenance. This manufactured stone is made from Jade, Quartz, Kaolin clay and pigment powders fused and crystallized together under extreme heat. Jade Stone does not contain any polyester or petroleum based resins and therefore can be used indoors and outdoors.
- [NYX Quartz - Alexa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nyx-quartz-alexa-pj-vj~2512270)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/latera-architectural-surfaces-dorado-stone-pfvwus-pf~1635845663)

## Ideabooks

- [house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27028605/list/house) — 31 ideas
- [Soapstone Inspired Countertops](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3336402/list/soapstone-inspired-countertops) — 27 ideas
- [PaperStone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18937136/list/paperstone) — 7 ideas
- [Tough Tops](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14135983/list/tough-tops) — 1 idea
- [Millefiori - Vetrazzo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7134422/list/millefiori-vetrazzo) — 4 ideas
- [Vetrazzo Countertops](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3336104/list/vetrazzo-countertops) — 17 ideas
- [Floating Blue - Vetrazzo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7134377/list/floating-blue-vetrazzo) — 3 ideas
- [Elements by Durcon](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3348743/list/elements-by-durcon) — 4 ideas
- [Soapstone Inspired Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3336425/list/soapstone-inspired-sinks) — 1 idea

[See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/latera-surfaces)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Counter top** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the thickness of the island counter top material?  Is it 3cm or is it mitered?  Thanks for your time.

A: It is 3 cm. For most areas, that is the most common countertop thickness.

**Q: Counter** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the thickness of the soapstone? Thanks for your time.

A: Most soapstone, including this countertop is 3 cm.

**Q: type of Vetrazzo** *(in Photo Questions)*

Which type of vetrazzo is this?

A: This color is Charisma Blue \#ChaismaBlue

**Q: What color is this?  Pewter grey or gunmetal?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This PaperStone color is Pewter.

**Q: What color is the soapstone pictured on the left? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The color is an oiled piece of Noire Soapstone.

**Q: cAN YOU TELL ME WHERE TO PURCHASE THE SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH? THANKS!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: We did not do the back splash - only the counters. Sorry, hope you find what you are looking for.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-13.*