Custom Granite for Fireplaces
You already know adding custom granite to kitchen countertops, backsplashes and bathroom vanities is a great way to increase your home’s value. But custom granite is also a fantastic choice to frame your fireplace or to update the hearth. Granite is durable, simple to clean, comes in every color variation and pattern you can imagine, […]
Granite Countertop Installations
The quality of your granite countertop installation is just as important as the quality of the slab itself. Some homeowners try to tackle the installation themselves because they think it’s a way to save money, but it can lead to devastating results. Granite is, of course, heavy and can break, crack or chip when in […]
Quartz Countertops Rise to Fame
Quartz countertops are now almost as common as granite, battling it out among solid surfaces to become the most popular pick of all. However, most homeowners still answer a resounding, “Granite!” when asked which high-end surface is the most in demand, and they’re not wrong. But just because a solid surface countertop is good quality […]
Are Your Solid Surface Countertops Thick Enough?
You’ve picked the type of solid surface countertop you want, the color scheme and the quality grade. What about thickness? Solid surface countertops are a luxury investment, and the thicker the slab, the costlier it is. However, having a thick slab in your kitchen or bathroom offers a serious wow factor, too, making the upgrade […]
Choose Granite Countertops that Stun
Granite countertops remain one of the most desirable features in a home, as revealed by numerous national real estate and development company surveys. It’s no surprise, since their character, uniqueness and durability are timeless. Gorgeous stone counters come in many options, from marble to quartz, but they can’t quite match the popularity of granite. The […]
Inside a Granite Quarry
You know your high-end granite comes from a quarry, but what exactly goes on in these labor-intensive spaces? Quarries are found all over the world, and the type of granite that comes from each is unique (as is every slab, of course). The biggest granite quarry in the world is in Mount Airy, North Carolina, […]
Custom Granite vs. Regular Granite
What makes custom granite different than the ready-to-go slabs you see at many countertop shops? First things first: All granite is unique. It’s a naturally formed material that takes thousands of years to rise from magma chambers to the earth’s surface. That’s why no two slabs are alike. They have different colors, characteristics, designs and […]
Quartz Countertops for Investment Properties
The great love affair with quartz countertops has begun, and more Americans are choosing this material over granite. However, did you know quartz countertops are also a great choice for an investment property? By far, this natural stone’s No. 1-selling feature — the fact that it’s maintenance-free — is the leading reason landlords are loving […]
What’s High-End Granite?
All granite is high-end, compared to manmade materials like vinyl. However, granite is a natural stone, and that means endless available varieties. Granite also can be used as a catchall term to mean granite-like materials (don’t be fooled — there is no such thing) or even faux granite. You want to make sure your slabs […]
Custom Granite vs. Non-Custom
Custom granite, just like anything else that’s personalized, is the only option that will give you exactly the stone you want. The odds of lucking out and finding a slab that happens to perfectly match your tastes, needs and budget are slim to none. However, since granite is a naturally occurring stone, how can it […]