[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Natural stone countertops are one of the most beautiful investments that you can make in a home; chances are that if you don’t already have stone countertops in your kitchen then you’ve probably thought about having them installed at some point in the past. Big box stores and home renovation outlets are often popular choices […]
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Marble or Granite; Which Stone is Right for My Countertops?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When was the last time that you took a good, long look at your kitchen countertops? Better yet, when was the last time that you even thought about them? Chances are, if you can’t remember the last time that you dedicated any time to appreciating the focal point of your kitchen, then it’s unlikely that […]
The Environmental Benefits of Granite Countertops
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now more than ever, Americans are becoming proactive about protecting the environment; in a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2016, 74% of American adults said that as a nation, we should do whatever it takes to protect the environment. It’s no surprise, then, that this concern for our planet has trickled down […]
About Natural Stone Countertops
Will bacteria grow on granite? Bacteria, like any other living organism, needs something to eat in order to live. Like other natural stone, granite is porous. Any type of countertop, improperly sealed and sanitized, may harbor bacteria. Unclean countertops can harbor bacteria regardless of what material is used. Granite has performed extremely well in testing; performing second only to […]
Why granite is the best choice for your kitchen countertop
We have heard it time and again that granite is the best option for your kitchen countertop, but what makes granite the obvious and best choice? Granite is a naturally occurring dense stone that is formed from molten magma. The rock is mined and, interestingly, is not found anywhere else in the solar system. This […]