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Granite countertops remain one of the most desirable features in a home, as revealed by numerous national real estate and development company surveys. It’s no surprise, since their character, uniqueness and durability are timeless. Gorgeous stone counters come in many options, from marble to quartz, but they can’t quite match the popularity of granite. The… Continue reading Choose Granite Countertops that Stun

You know your high-end granite comes from a quarry, but what exactly goes on in these labor-intensive spaces? Quarries are found all over the world, and the type of granite that comes from each is unique (as is every slab, of course). The biggest granite quarry in the world is in Mount Airy, North Carolina,… Continue reading Inside a Granite Quarry

What makes custom granite different than the ready-to-go slabs you see at many countertop shops? First things first: All granite is unique. It’s a naturally formed material that takes thousands of years to rise from magma chambers to the earth’s surface. That’s why no two slabs are alike. They have different colors, characteristics, designs and… Continue reading Custom Granite vs. Regular Granite

The great love affair with quartz countertops has begun, and more Americans are choosing this material over granite. However, did you know quartz countertops are also a great choice for an investment property? By far, this natural stone’s No. 1-selling feature — the fact that it’s maintenance-free — is the leading reason landlords are loving… Continue reading Quartz Countertops for Investment Properties

All granite is high-end, compared to manmade materials like vinyl. However, granite is a natural stone, and that means endless available varieties. Granite also can be used as a catchall term to mean granite-like materials (don’t be fooled — there is no such thing) or even faux granite. You want to make sure your slabs… Continue reading What’s High-End Granite?

Custom granite, just like anything else that’s personalized, is the only option that will give you exactly the stone you want. The odds of lucking out and finding a slab that happens to perfectly match your tastes, needs and budget are slim to none. However, since granite is a naturally occurring stone, how can it… Continue reading Custom Granite vs. Non-Custom

Move over, granite, its quartz’s time to shine! (Not really — granite will always be one of the most desired countertop materials.) However, it’s at least time for granite to share the spotlight with quartz. Also a natural stone, quartz undergoes a lot more processing and addition of materials in order to make it not… Continue reading Quartz: The New Must-Have Countertop

Custom granite, just like any other personalized element in your home, is going to offer more efficiency, a better match to your style and likely a home value boost. But what makes custom granite different from other granite? It depends on what you define as custom. Granite is a natural stone, which is created in… Continue reading 3 Perks of Custom Granite

Is there really a big difference between high-end granite and other kinds of granite? Isn’t granite a natural stone that has imperfections that make it beautiful? Just like any natural material, there’s a big range when it comes to quality and scarcity equates to luxury. Asking if all granite is the same is like asking… Continue reading Why Go for High-End Granite?

What’s the difference between solid surface countertops and natural stone? Solid surface is a manmade material, usually acrylic, that lasts several years with virtually no maintenance. However, these aren’t your grandparents’ counters. Today’s materials are so rich and luxurious that they’re often mistaken for natural stone. Keep in mind that natural stone, while beautiful, often… Continue reading What are Solid Surface Countertops?