Kitchen Countertops Comparison
COUNTERTOPS SURFACE COMPARISONS Generally, polished and sealed stone will not stain if any liquid spilled on the top is wiped out within few minutes. ♦ QuartziteQuartzite is a very hard rock that was originally pure quartz sandstone. Through a process of high heating and pressurization the sandstone is converted into Quartzite.Advantages:– Very hardest and the […]
Important things you should know when buying cabinets and countertops
Before making the final decision to buy your kitchen cabinets or countertops, it is the time to think about your budget, the quality of the material you will be getting, and a reliable supplier you will be buying from. Budget Find a cabinetmaker with open prices to the public, posted on the Internet. If the […]
Myths about Granite
Hot pan or pot will cause granite countertops to discolor or crack.Unlike Quartz countertops (man made surface) that will discolor if you place hot pots on it, granite counters are heat resistant. You can place dishes straight from your oven onto the granite countertop without a problem. The heat from pots and pans won’t cause […]
The truth about 350% tariffs on Quartz
Cambria’s trade petition, which is simply an attempt to fatten its already high profits to the detriment of other manufacturers in the U.S. quartz industry, as well as U.S. quartz consumers. Over 50,000 American manufacturing jobs in the U.S. fabricating industry are being threatened by trade restrictions proposed by a single quartz slab producer, Cambria, LLC. […]
Myths about Quartz
Quartz and quartzite are the same – FalseQuartz is man made and quartzite is a natural stone. Quartz is a brand name for the “engineered” slab that is made from ground quartz mineral combined with polyester resins to bind the material and pigments to give its color. Quartzite, a natural stone is very hard rock […]
Granite Care
– Clean surfaces with neutral, mild household cleaners, few drops of dishwashing detergent or Murphy’s Oil Soap©” and warm water or use natural stone care products. – Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. If this happens, clean up excess soapy film with clear, warm water and a clean sponge […]
Kitchen Islands
The kitchen island became almost a default part of every new kitchen and the kitchen is often open to other rooms. Adding an island to your kitchen is a great way to increase both counter space and storage space. Islands add counter spaceHaving more counter space adds obvious benefits: more room for meal prep, accommodate […]