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Is Sealing Your Stone Really Necessary?
One new homeowner recently expressed her confusion regarding the granite countertops in her new house. While the countertops were lovely, they had a dull appearance and feel, not the silky-smooth texture she was used to from the granite in her old home. What’s more,...
Granite Cost: It’s the Difference Between Black and White
If you’ve looked into installing granite countertops for your kitchen or bathroom, you’ve probably wondered at least once, what is the least expensive granite I can get that still looks nice? Granite comes in just about every color that you can imagine, but we will...
When should you choose granite countertops over marble countertops?
Choosing solid surface countertops for home is a huge decision. Because they are expensive, you likely will only replace them once. You know what you want your counters to look like, but how do you know when you should choose one material over the other? Keep reading...
Interesting Ways to Use Granite Around Your Home
We get it: you crave the look of granite, but you aren’t quite ready to redo your kitchen or bathroom. So what can you do? Granite is a highly versatile natural stone that can be much more than just a countertop. It can beautify just about any room in your home, and...
Can I reuse my granite countertop when I move? If yes, how?
You fell in love with your granite countertop the moment you saw it in the shop and it has since been one of the highlights of your kitchen. But it looks like a move is on the horizon and you don’t think you’ll ever find a granite surface quite as beautiful as the one...
Is A Professional Granite Installer Worth the Price?
Your granite countertops most likely cost you a considerable chunk of change, so it’s understandable to want to cut costs where you can. However, installation isn’t an area where you should be trying to shave off a few bucks. In fact, proper installation can make or...
4 Ways to Bring Back Your Granite’s Luster
One of the glorious things about granite countertops is how they shine in the sunlight and their cool, almost velvety surface texture. It’s a little funny (and slightly counterintuitive) to think that granite could feel soft under your fingertips, but that is...
What Is So Great About Granite?
Granite is one of the most popular stones used for architecture, construction, and decoration. Specifically, it is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, feldspar, mica, amphiboles, and other minerals. The large grains found in this particular stone...
How do granite countertops become glossy?
Granite countertops give your kitchen the glam factor, but what happens when they start to dull? Since your surface is first functional, then decorative, there’s no way to avoid the inevitable wear and tear that will take that once-shiny countertop from glam to glum....
