At UMI Stone’s Farmingdale location, the experience begins the moment you walk through the door. Sunlight reflects softly across towering slabs of marble, quartzite, and porcelain—each one unique, each with its own story. It’s a space where homeowners, designers, and fabricators come to slow down, touch materials, and choose what will become part of their everyday lives.

UMI specializes in natural stone, quartz, porcelain, and specialty slabs, selected for beauty, performance, and long-lasting appeal. The company operates 16 locations along the East Coast, including Farmingdale and Brooklyn, allowing UMI to offer the breadth of a large distributor while maintaining a local, relationship-driven feel.

The company’s story begins with Founder Don DiNorcia, who built UMI after working in stone fabrication in Naples, Florida. He recognized the need for a supplier who paired high-quality materials with thoughtful, attentive service. Today, UMI is part of Construction Resources, strengthening sourcing capabilities and product access while preserving the boutique-level experience that defines the brand.

What sets UMI apart is not simply the range of materials on the floor—it’s the experience of selecting them. Decisions are unrushed. Questions are welcomed. The goal is to help clients refine what they are drawn to, not push them toward something they are unsure of, explains store manager Jared Barry.

The Farmingdale showroom also serves as a creative hub for the local design and building community. UMI regularly hosts slab viewings, designer workshops, and collaborative events that encourage shared learning and inspiration. The team also hires and trains locally, investing in the future of Long Island’s design and fabrication network.

Inside the showroom, the pace is slower, the conversation more considered, the approach more human. Choosing stone is tactile, personal, and lasting—and UMI understands the weight of that decision.

UMI’s future is centered on expanding access to premium materials while elevating the experience of selecting them. This includes gradual showroom enhancements, digital visualization tools to support planning and design, and curated product additions that reflect evolving aesthetics while honoring timeless style. The goal is simple and steady: to continue leading the surfaces industry in beauty, innovation, and thoughtful customer experience.

The team in Farmingdale welcomes visitors—whether selecting slabs for a dream home, remodeling a kitchen, or simply starting to explore possibilities.