It can seem like there a million decisions that have to be made when building a new home or remodeling an existing one. For kitchens and bathrooms, choosing the right countertop can be tough. Today, we've rounded up some of the most popular types of stone countertops, in order to help you quickly . . .
A Quick Guide to Granite Countertops
Granite countertops are an excellent choice for the home. Here's our quick guide to get you up to speed on this classic material. The Basics of Granite Countertops Unlike other stone countertop materials, such as quartzite, marble, and soapstone, granite is an igneous rock. In other words, . . .
Finding Fantasy Brown Quartz
Have you seen Fantasy Brown countertops online, and fallen in love with them? But, you heard that it takes a lot of maintenance? Since it’s a soft quartzite it’s going to be a pain? Maybe you’ve heard that Fantasy Brown Quartz is the answer. The beauty of Fantasy Brown with the durability of quartz. . . .
A Quick Guide to Marble Countertops
The current trend of the all-white kitchen seems to be here to stay, and marble often plays an important role in the design of these kitchens. But, before you jump onto the bandwagon of marble countertops, make sure you know what you’re getting into. The Basics of Marble Countertops A . . .
A Quick Guide to Soapstone Countertops
Flashback to high school science class. The workstations were probably covered with a dark stone material that handled all kinds of teenage abuse. Both accidental and intentional. Everything from spilled hydrochloric acid to a knocked over bunsen burner. Imagine the abuse those countertops took, and . . .