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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: January 27, 2025

How Much Do Quartz Countertops Cost in Chicago (2025)?

Quartz is what makes your kitchen look fantastic. But how much is it for such a beauty? Read on to learn all you need to know about quartz countertops cost.
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: January 21, 2025

Choosing a Quartz Countertop: Simple Steps to Get It Right

Dreaming of stunning, durable countertops that transform your space? Quartz surfaces could be the perfect choice. With its beauty, durability, and low maintenance, quartz countertops are a favorite for both homeowners and designers. But with so many options for colors, patterns, finishes, and styles, selecting the right one can feel overwhelming. To make your selection […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: January 10, 2025

Granite Slab vs Granite Tile Countertops: What’s the Difference?

Granite is an elegant piece in the kitchen. It is a hard and durable material that is mostly valued for its beautiful natural stone designs and patterns. Granite is always a valuable addition to any kitchen or bathroom, especially to your countertops. Granite slabs, however, are quite pricey at $80 to $150 per square foot. […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: January 10, 2025

Kitchen Countertop Buying Guide: Find Your Perfect Match in 2025

Is your kitchen countertop a source of pride or stress? The right countertop enhances your kitchen’s look, functionality, and home value. With countless options, the process can feel overwhelming. At Granite Selection alone, there are over 14,000 unique slabs of stone from which to choose. There’s no set way on how to buy countertops, but […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: January 10, 2025

Green Kitchen Countertops: Where Nature Meets Style

Tired of the same old neutral countertops? Imagine a kitchen where the beauty of nature takes center stage. Green countertops are transforming kitchens into serene, stylish spaces, offering a unique blend of warmth, freshness, and elegance. Whether your taste leans towards traditional or modern, rustic or minimalist, there’s a green countertop to suit your style […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: December 13, 2024

Care and Maintenance of Stone Countertops

A stone countertop is a beautiful addition to any space. Whether your kitchen is covered in your favorite granite countertop, or your bathroom is decked out with quartz, a stone countertop is a gorgeous, unique, and customizable characteristic in any home. With all the careful thought that went into selecting your stone countertop, we want […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: December 13, 2024

How to Clean and Care for Quartz Countertops

Quartz makes any kitchen or bathroom look fantastic, although you should know how to clean quartz countertops. Check this post to avoid common mistakes.
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: December 13, 2024

3 Things to Know When Selecting a Granite Countertop

Like giant slabs of diamond, granite is forever. Formed under immense subterranean geological pressure, granite is an extremely dense composite of hardy minerals that is virtually impervious to scratches, scuffs, stains, and heat. But granite is also as beautiful as a diamond, if not more so—it is rich and vibrant in hue, with colors and […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: December 13, 2024

What is Granite, Anyway?

Many Chicago homeowners are creating granite kitchen and bath countertops, as the stone is incredibly popular across the country. But how is granite formed? What is granite made of? Is it suitable for your specific practical and design needs? We’ll try answering this and many other questions about granite and help you correctly choose a […]
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Paul Batashev by Paul Batashev
Updated: December 13, 2024

Which Granite Looks Like Marble?

If you are planning on a kitchen countertop makeover, you might have come across suggestions to use granite due to its marble-finish looks. You are probably trying to understand why people like marble finish, but go for granite instead of actual marble. The most basic answer to this curiosity is the price difference between these […]
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