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Quartz Countertop Brand Comparison
If you’re shopping for quartz countertops, you have a lot to consider. While most quartz countertop brands will offer strength and impact-tested materials as well as stain, scratch, and heat resistant surfaces, they often differ in the styles and special features that...
5 of the Most Popular Stone Countertop Edge Styles
Once you’ve selected the perfect slab of natural stone to use for a new bathroom or kitchen countertop, it’s important to complete the picture, framing your beautiful new surface with a pleasing edge style. From beveled to bullnose, there are countertop edge styles to...
Outdoor Applications for Granite Remnants
If you’ve found yourself stuck at home this spring, why not make the most of your outdoor spaces? Upgrade your backyard with a new dining area, patio, or entertainment space. Choose granite remnants for your next project and start enjoying the outdoors while in the...
How to Choose the Right Solid Stone Countertops For Your New Kitchen
Choosing the right solid stone countertops depends on your budget, the way you’ll use your countertops, and, of course, your style. When selecting countertops for a new kitchen, you’ll have to consider not only the aesthetic you’re looking for in your kitchen but also...
What’s the Difference Between a Granite Remnant and an Orphan?
A granite remnant is a portion of a slab that is excess from a previous job. A granite orphan is a singular slab that contains colors or patterns that cannot be matched. Both have unique applications such as countertops, vanities, tables and many other pieces. Keep...
How is Marble Made?
Marble is a unique material, its colors and patterns completely singular and unrepeatable, inimitably precious. It doesn’t start out this way, however. A lot of time goes into making marble look and feel the way it does. Many elements have to align perfectly under the...
Everything You Need to Know About Quartz
Quartz is one of the most popular countertop materials, and for good reason: it’s an attractive and functional countertop material with a look that can work with classic or contemporary styles. If you’re considering using quartz in your home but don’t know where to...
Think Outside the Kitchen: Countertops in Other Rooms
When we think of countertops, we think of two primary locations for them: the kitchen and the bathroom. But really, there are many other places where countertops could be a beautiful and functional addition to your home. When it comes to countertops, think outside the...
Everything You Need to Know About Granite Countertops
If you’re considering granite countertops (or maybe a tabletop or mantel), you’ll want to gather as much information as possible so that you can make the best, most informed decision. Before you buy, here’s everything you need to know about granite countertops. ...
Quartzite Countertops: Pros and Cons
Quartzite is a gorgeous countertop material and one that is comparable to quartz, granite, and marble in attractiveness and performance. If you like the look of marble and quartz, but want the durability and performance characteristics of granite, quartzite is the...