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Let’s first determine what granite and dolomite are, and the differences between the two. Once you understand the two materials, you can then make an informed decision on which is right for you, as well as how to maintain it. Granite and Dolomite: Which One Should I Choose and What’s The Difference? Granite countertops Granite… Continue reading Granite VS Dolomite: Which One Should I Choose and What’s The Difference?

Quartz is one of the most abundant precious stones on earth, and most people are familiar with it. It has a lot of both decorative and practical uses. Quartzite is a mineral that is also known as silicon dioxide. Its formula is SiO2: one part silicon and two parts oxygen. It grows in a predictable… Continue reading 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Quartz

Planning On Getting Some Work Done To Your Kitchen? Follow These Practical Tips To Avoid Stress During Kitchen Renovations Giving your kitchen a make-over with some severe renovation work can transform it into the catering and dining space of your dreams. It can also add considerable value to your home. However, you need to be… Continue reading Tips To Avoid Stress During Kitchen Renovations

If you love hosting outdoor parties you probably already have an outdoor kitchen, or you’re thinking of installing one. The one thing that makes an outdoor kitchen successful is having plenty of outdoor kitchen countertops for preparing and serving food to your guests. You may want to add extra space for dining, or just some… Continue reading Outdoor Kitchen Countertops: Which One Is Right For You?

Holidays, birthdays, and other events that bring people to your home inevitably create a focal point in the kitchen. Celebrations and socializing always have some food and beverages, and it’s only natural to congregate in the kitchen during joyous occasions. People often refresh their homes before the winter holiday season, and it’s a great time… Continue reading Professional Tips to Get Your Granite Countertops Ready for the Holidays

Quartz countertops have the power to transform the design of a room. With just the right balance of elegance and simplicity, they can achieve the “wow factor” without trying too hard. But choosing the right quartz countertops for your house can be a tough process. They’re all so similar yet so different – how can… Continue reading A Color Guide to Quartz Countertops

A honed finish is becoming more popular for granite, especially with darker colors, and Absolute Black granite can look quite lovely with this smooth, matte finish.  Absolute Black looks fantastic with a honed finish  This unique stone comes from southern India, and it’s become quite popular for kitchens and bathrooms due to its smooth, dark… Continue reading Absolute Black Honed Granite

Quick Kitchen Upgrades for the Holidays If you’ll be entertaining for the holidays, and you’ve been thinking of upgrading your kitchen with new countertops, it may be the perfect time to make that change. It’s actually fairly simple to replace your countertops and often is surprisingly affordable. There are many options in quartz and granite… Continue reading Quick Kitchen Upgrades for the Holidays

What Exactly Is a Warranty? A warranty is basically a promise to provide maintenance, repair, replacement, or refund of a product for a certain period of time. It’s a legally binding commitment which typically forms part of a sales contract, thus assuring a buyer that the service or product they’re purchasing is free from defects.… Continue reading How Does a Quartz Countertop Warranty Work

Maintaining black granite. Black granite is certainly beautiful, and it makes great countertops, but there are some things you need to know about this particular type of granite before you install it in your home. Depending on the specific type of stone you choose, its treatment will be somewhat different from other types of granite.… Continue reading Maintaining Black Granite: Sealing, Cleaning and other care