Written by the Stone Restore Solutions team in Grove, Oklahoma. Published · last reviewed for accuracy .
What remnants are good for
Bathroom vanity tops are the most common use, especially guest baths and powder rooms. Beyond that: bar tops, laundry and utility counters, fireplace hearths, window sills, shower thresholds and benches, desk surfaces, and stone tables or one-off custom pieces.
If your project is under a few square feet, ask about the rack before you look at full slabs.
Why they are worth asking about
A remnant often lets you use material a notch above what you would have chosen at full-slab prices, because the piece already exists and the yield question does not apply. It also means less stone going to waste, which we like.
The catch: availability changes constantly
The rack is whatever came off last month's jobs. There is no catalog, because it would be out of date within a week. That is why remnant shopping rewards flexibility — come with dimensions and an open mind about color rather than a single specific material in mind.
What to bring
Measurements of the space, including the sink or faucet if there is one, plus a photo of the room and your cabinet or vanity color. With that we can walk the rack with you and tell you quickly what will yield your piece.