Granite countertop thickness is a pretty straightforward affair, yet homeowners frequently ask us, “How thick should granite countertops be?” This, like most things, is a matter of preference but there are some industry standards to help guide you. So...
Where do granite countertops come from? The ground, of course. Sorry, just kidding. So Where Does Granite Come From? Granite forms when magma rises up from Earth’s molten mantle. The magma pools up in pockets throughout the layers of the Earth’s crust and...
Table of Contents: Countertop Types What Is Granite? Basic or Exotic? Granite Finishes Maintenance and Sealing Granite Edging How Much Does Granite Cost? What To Do With Granite Remnants Like bubbling magma in the volcanoes that formed them, granite countertops...
Underlit countertops are awesome. They can take your kitchen, bathroom or wet bar to a whole new level. Imagine the look on your guests’ faces when you secretly switch on the underlit granite countertop of your kitchen island and they gasp in surprise!...
Backlit Countertops: What You Should Know So you’ve got your dream kitchen all planned out. You’ve finalized the layout, chosen your cabinet styles and ordered the appliances. Now comes the fun part, we hope. Time to pick your countertops. You’ve...
No, we’re not talking about the Conejos River Valley or Oprah’s house in Telluride, but something closer to home for us: granite. And while this may not be enameled lava, we think you’ll like Lumix granite just as much. Part of granite’s...
