Rock Solid Stone: Fallbrook expert provides quality advice on kitchen and bathroom surfaces

Contemplating an attractive new surface for a kitchen or bathroom? The choices that exist are exciting and many, but the wise know it's best to get an expert's advice before making the decision on which product to invest in.

Fallbrook's Scott Morel, who owns Rock Solid Stone, Inc., is a 30-year installation craftsman in this specialty. He has seen and experienced the ever-changing trends in surface materials – from tile to granite to marble to recycled glass to architectural (manufactured) stone. His specialty is in adding a beautiful touch to each and every customer's home.

Morel, who grew up and attended schools in the Bonsall/Fallbrook area, has had the pleasure of using his talent in the homes of several of his former teachers.

According to Morel, the most popular trend currently in kitchen and bathroom surfaces is architectural (manufactured) stone.

"It is not only the best way to ensure matching color, but it is also very effective at resisting scratches and stains, because it is so non-porous," he said. That's not to say that granite and marble are not still popular choices, but the easy care and durability of the manufactured product has become a preferred choice with many homeowners, depending on their lifestyle.

Given the number of custom homes in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area, Morel said there is still demand for tile installation as well – especially those homes featuring a Southwestern or Mexican-style theme.

It's not unusual for homeowners to change out countertop surfaces every 10 years or so.

"I have done several homes about three times each since Rock Solid Stone has been in business," said Morel. "Some of that is also due to the fact that we do a lot of restoration and resealing; and some of it is due to new owners who want to change the look of things. And some of it is also happens because existing owners get inspired by what their neighbors have done." In some cases, he said homeowners are just bored with an old look and want something new and interesting.

Installing the wide variety of products on the market at any given time takes ongoing training, certification, and expertise – and Rock Solid Stone adheres to that.

"There is always new stuff to learn in this business, but it's never boring!" said Morel.

Rock Solid Stone serves homeowners within a one-hour driving radius and is located at 308 Industrial Way in Fallbrook.

The company is supportive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, youth athletic organizations, Bonsall and Fallbrook Rotary clubs, and projects involving military veterans.