The Finishing Touch Photos Linda Carfagno
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here are no finishing touches in a home quite like the geological beauty of granite or the modern, sleek look and ease of engineered quartz. If you want to add a level of dimension and style that speaks to both sophistication and utility, schedule a visit to Sherpa Stone’s showroom. Professional architects, designers, contractors and homeowners have been contacting Sherpa Stone for natural and engineered stone products since 2003. Owners Ngima Sherpa and Patricia Garcia, industry experts, are committed to educating and informing all who walk through their doors about available options. This is followed up by master craftsmanship and
unparalleled professional service that is known throughout the Southwest as the industry standard. Through a conversational interview with her clients, Garcia determines recommendations for products that will best serve their desired use, location, aesthetic and budget. During this process, clients learn about the various products available, ranging from soapstone, granite and marble to engineered stone products such as Caesarstone, Silestone and Radianz, to name a few. Garcia emphasizes the maintenance needs of marble, limestone and travertine in relation to the relative ease of granite, soapstone and natural quartzite.
“We couldn’t be more pleased. The counters are tremendous. Sherpa Stone’s products, services and response to our schedule were all very professional and will be appreciated for many years to come.” — Bob and Peggy
“How rare and delightful… the most wonderful part is how fair, reliable and excellent everything from Sherpa Stone has always been. I know I’m in good hands and never need to worry when Patricia and Ngima are on the case. The new countertop makes me so happy!” — Joyce
“What a great job Ngima and his crew did today. They are fabulous! Ngima did such an exceptional installation. Thank you for your help in the selection of the stone. Your assistance every step of the way was invaluable to us.” — Bettie and Jeff
Garcia and Sherpa are involved in every step of the process. Once Sherpa Stone’s clients have selected their stone, Sherpa ensures expert fabrication and installation of each project. Handmade templates are created for each project, regardless of the size. Sherpa makes them personally, assuring a perfect pattern for cutting the stone. Clients using natural stone are invited to join Sherpa and Garcia in the creative process at their fabrication shop in Santa Fe. Many times when natural stone is used, the patterning is diverse. The characteristics in natural stone can be diverse. Therefore, clients are encouraged to participate in the positioning of the stone to best feature the coloring, patterns and seam placement, if any are required. Sherpa and Garcia believe the true test of master stone craftsmanship is determined by the resulting installation. Garcia emphasizes, “Clear communication at the beginning, perfect templates and fabrication in the middle, and precision installation at the end of the project are all required components resulting in a quality project and satisfied client.” Sherpa Stone is also known for its remnant yard geared toward smaller projects. “Our remnant yard is well known for its hidden treasures. We have pieces from almost every project and it provides a high-end selection at a bargain price,” says Garcia. Whatever the project size, consider Sherpa Stone as your first stop for stone needs. Sherpa Stone LLC 2356 Fox Rd. Suite 400 505.473.2273 www.sherpastone.com patriciagarcia@sherpastone.com