Month: April 2016
Battle of the Countertops: Granite vs. Quartz
April 15, 2016
If you’ve recently shopped for new kitchen countertops, you know firsthand how many options there are today. Houzz research says that for most people, the choices often boil down to granite or quartz. Two out of five homeowners choose one of these two surfaces, often for durability and easy...
Choosing and Using Stone Surfaces
April 9, 2016
No building material speaks of permanence like natural stone. Even when it is used in small ways in a home, stone signals quality and longevity. Accordingly, choosing the right slabs — or tiny tiles — to incorporate into your interior deserves careful consideration. On the following pages, we introduce...
Maintaining Your Natural Stone Countertops
April 9, 2016
Working with natural stone for many years, we’ve become intimately familiar with it –how to care for it, protect it, and resolve problems when they occur. We are always available to answer questions when our customers ask. One of the most common questions we get is, “Now that I...
Why You Should Only Opt For Natural Stone Countertops
April 9, 2016
When structures were built back to about 3000 B.C., you can imagine that times were hard and building was difficult. When something was built, it was built to last, so it wouldn’t have to be built again and builders wouldn’t have to be subjected to more intense work. Builders...
Marble and Granite: What’s the Difference
April 9, 2016
Marble and granite are both beautiful, highly sought-after surfacing materials. But each one does have its own attributes. Weighing the pros and cons before deciding on one or the other for your surfacing project is important. So, what exactly is the difference? Marble typically has veining whereas granite has more fleck-like, granular...
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