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Updated: June 16, 2023
What to Do With Quartz Remnants: 10 Best Ideas
Quartz remnants are versatile offcuts from larger slabs used for smaller projects such as vanities, shower ledges, or furniture pieces. We always tell our clients in Chicago; if they need a small bit of stone for their next project, they should look at remnants first before they consider buying a complete slab. It’s an eco-friendly […]
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Updated: June 16, 2023
Quartz and Granite Remnants: All You Need to Know
Many fabricators stockpile quartz and granite remnants once their clients’ natural stone projects are complete. Remnants are usually too small for large countertops, but sizable enough that it would be a waste if they weren’t used. These stone pieces present an opportunity for creative applications throughout the home — from furniture to shelves, vanities, small […]
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Updated: June 16, 2023
Best Granite Bathroom Design Ideas
Granite bathroom countertops are a practical way to make your bathroom look fantastic. Learn this list of the best granite bathroom countertop ideas here!
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Updated: June 16, 2023
Quality and Grades of Quartz Countertops: All You Need to Know
Familiarize yourself with different grades of quartz countertops before purchasing. Read the main factors that will help you make savvy countertop choices.
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Updated: June 16, 2023
Top Ideas for Matching Eternal Calacatta Gold Silestone in the Kitchen
If you want to add eternal calacatta gold silestone to your kitchen, check out these top ideas and find out how to match this quartz stone in your kitchen!
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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
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
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
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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