As Austin and San Antonio’s granite countertop experts, we’re commonly approached by friends, family, and customers with questions about purchasing granite for their homes. Over the years we began to realize that we were answering the same types of questions over and over again. In response, we’ve created this epic granite buyer’s guide!
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Granite countertops are resistant to staining and easier to clean when properly sealed. A good sealant will penetrate deep down and keep bacteria out of tiny crevices in the stone, also helping to prevent staining. Find out everything you need to know about sealing your granite countertops.
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Choosing a kitchen layout can be difficult. There are so many design ideas for your kitchen remodel to choose from. We go over the most popular ones here, including I-Shape, L-Shape, U-Shape, G-Shape, and more.
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Quartz, granite, concrete, and marble materials for countertops all standout. However, because all of these options have unique characteristics, their maintenance requirements will vary. In this countertop cleaning guide, you’ll learn how to take care of quartz, granite, concrete, and marble countertops.
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People spend a lot of time thinking about what they want their countertop edge to look like. This video covers the most common types of countertops edges.. The main four types are flat edge, half bullnose, full bullnose, and beveled edge. There are other options than these four. However, these are the most traditional edges that will still be in fashion 40 years from now.
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What countertop trends are most popular in 2019? Watch this video to find out what countertops, sinks, and backsplash tile are most dominant.. We’re seeing less white everywhere, quartz has increased in popularity to the point that it is now about even with granite, and subway tile is very popular in a variety of dimensions.
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Creating a Countertop Budget Determining your kitchen or bathroom countertop budget can be a more complicated process than most people think. Replacing a countertop involves more than just removing the old one and installing the new one. There’s removing and replacing backsplash and laminate sheets, reconnecting plumbing, paint touch-ups, and installing a new sink or stovetop. You…
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The one thing you absolutely cannot do with natural stone is you cannot use anything vinegar based with high acid, and you can’t use anything bleach based. It will damage the surface, whether it’s granite or whether it’s quartz. Here’s what you should be using.
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Getting ready for a new countertop? We have a comprehensive checklist of all the things you need to do to prep for your install.
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What happens when an accident happens? You accidentally grabbed a pan out of your drawer, you knocked into your countertop, and you chipped it. Or maybe a stain does happen. So let’s talk about ways to just keep them nice and clean and let’s talk about what happens when something does happen.
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