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Updated: June 07, 2023
How Thick Should Your Granite Countertop Be?
Granite countertops are often the first choice by homeowners when it comes to home and kitchen redesigns. They’re hard, durable, and extremely beautiful. I’m sure you’ve made all the necessary considerations for your next redesign: color, vein patterns, orientation. But have you ever thought about standard granite thickness? Granite countertop thickness can contribute to your […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
How to Match Granite Countertops With Your Kitchen Cabinets
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, it’s all about creating a cohesive, customized design, and expertly matching your granite and kitchen cabinets can create that perfect finish. Granite finishes offer a stunning, elevated finish to your kitchen, adding value to your home while serving as a focal point in your space. However, ensuring your […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
9 Benefits of Granite Countertops
Do you find yourself wondering what all the hype is about when it comes to granite countertops? With a lot of different stone materials available to choose from, granite always seems to come out on top – but why is this? With a whole host of benefits, from beautiful colors and patterns to incredible durability […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
What is Granite Countertop Laminated Edge Anyway?
Granite is beautiful for countertops in the kitchen, bathroom, and anywhere else you have countertops in your home. It is durable, can handle high and low temperatures wears well, and is aesthetically beautiful. It adds so much character to a home. So, you know granite is the countertop you want, but there are more decisions to be […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
Tips on How to Choose a Granite Countertop Company in 2022-2023
Looking for a new countertop but can't choose from the weath of granite countertop companies? Check these tips from our granite experts to make a wise choice.
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Updated: June 07, 2023
7 Places to Include Texture in Your Kitchen Design
Are you redesigning your kitchen? Are you sure you’ve accounted for everything? Let me know if this list looks familiar: Kitchen countertops Kitchen cabinets Kitchen sink Color redesign Kitchen texture Wait, kitchen texture? Most homeowners seem to forget about giving their kitchens a textured look. Although it’s not really much of a big deal, kitchen […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
2022-2023 Cabinet Trends and the Countertops to Pair Them with
Wondering how to match cabinets and a countertop to refresh your kitchen? Read our guide on 2021-2022 cabinet trends and countertops to pair them with!
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Updated: June 07, 2023
What are the Quartz Countertops Pros and Cons?
Quartz is one of the most popular kitchen countertop materials in the United States. Based on a recent study of different kitchen countertops in households, 40% of homeowners used engineered quartz. The market share is second only to granite countertops (41%). With so many homeowners using this for their kitchen, we thought it would be […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
Are Quartz Countertops Heat Resistant?
You just finished boiling the pasta for dinner tonight? As you prepare to empty the water into the sink, you get the phone call you waited all day to receive. Without thinking, you put the boiling pot of pasta on your quartz countertop and answer the phone. Ten minutes later, you come back to drain […]
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Updated: June 07, 2023
How to Repair Your Granite Countertop?
Granite countertops usually last at least 10-20 years. However, from time to time things happen. It is part of life. That is why we created this nifty little guide to help you repair your granite countertop if something does go wrong. Before we talk repairs, let’s talk about prevention While stuff happens, here are a […]
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