Tag: countertops

Spotlight On… Wood Countertops

August 29, 2017

If you want a resilient countertop surface with beautiful natural patterns in your kitchen, stone isn’t your only choice. Wood countertops are enjoying a resurgence in popularity recently, and for good reasons. Before you make a decision on a countertop materials for your kitchen remodeling project or home update, read below to get all of the pros and cons of going green

What is a “Work Triangle”?

April 04, 2017

We’ve all tried, at one point or another, cooking in a space where everything is either too far away or very much in the way. Even with all the right parts, a kitchen with a counterproductive layout can gum up the works on a daily basis. The secret to correcting these difficult spaces is to create a ‘work triangle’. A ‘work

Edge profiles and countertop styles

February 21, 2017

Whether you use natural or man-made materials for your kitchen countertops, the style of edge you choose can greatly improve the overall look of your kitchen. Some people may not even consider the edges of their countertops – known as the edge profile or edge treatment -when tackling a kitchen refacing or kitchen remodeling project, but they add a distinctive flair to your kitchen’s style.

Stone Countertops: How to Choose Your Slab

October 11, 2016

So you’ve decided on a natural stone countertop for your updated kitchen. This means that one of countless slices of ancient rock will be going into your home, and it’s up to you to choose which one. Choosing your piece will require going to the slab yard of (or recommended by) your countertop fabricator, looking at tall individual sheets of

Stone Countertops: From Quarries to Kitchens, Part 1

June 14, 2016

Before our stone countertops cross the world to become part of our kitchens, they start their journey deep in the earth. Today we’ll take a closer look at where, and what, three of the most popular stones for kitchen countertops come from. Quartzite Q&A: Quartzite is a metamorphic rock, which means it starts as a sandstone made of quartz. Quartzite

Spotlight On… Countertops, Stone

July 22, 2015

Stone – naturally occurring slabs mined out of the earth and cut to fit your kitchen. For those who love the simple beauty of natural materials, stone is often our material of choice. Though stone can seem pretty solid to us, it is still a porous materials and most varieties require sealing and special care. With proper care, these beautiful

Spotlight On: Countertops – synthetic and man-made materials, Part One

June 30, 2015

When considering materials for your kitchen countertop, it’s good to keep maintenance and longevity in mind. Man-made countertops were created with one or both of those as goals and we’ll be looking at four of these synthetic counter materials. Here’s what you need to know about laminate, solid surfaces, tile and concrete as countertop materials. Laminate has arguably the widest