Kitchen countertops are one of the first things people look at when they’re shopping for homes. It makes sense, as you’ll be spending a lot of time in your kitchen, so you want the surfaces to look and feel nice. What about germs and food preparation safety? In addition to look, feel and durability, that’s […]
When you’re deciding which type of countertops to install in your home or business, solid surface should be at the top of your list. Not only are solid surface counters attractive and sanitary, but they’re also a lot easier to repair than granite or other stone countertops. Most of us hope our countertops will last […]
Solid surface countertops are a popular choice nowadays, especially because they’re attractive, sanitary and not as expensive to produce as many alternatives. Unlike granite or quartz countertops, they don’t need to be mined from a quarry, cut, processed and polished. Instead, mineral dust is mixed with resins and pigments to create a custom countertop that […]
When you’re trying to decide between quartz, granite or solid surface countertops, it can be a tough decision. It’s hard to decide between the beauty of natural stone versus solid surface countertops, which are also quite attractive—and have better cleanliness and sanitary qualities than other countertop types. Not sure how to decide? Read on to […]
When shopping for new countertops and deciding between natural stone vs. granite, you may hear that granite is radioactive. It sounds like an internet myth at first, but it’s not technically wrong. In fact, the stone may contain traces of uranium, thorium or radium, which all decay into radon over the course of many centuries. […]