With endless colors and variations, it’s easy to find a great slab of granite. Like any other natural material, each piece is unique, and so each countertop is likewise unique. However, though we love granite, sometimes it’s just not the right fit for a home or homeowner’s style. If you don’t want granite, there are […]
Silver Cloud Granite: Granite Countertop Profile
If you are looking for a strong granite with the bold pattern of an exotic and a subtle grayscale palette, look no further than Silver Cloud Granite. Quarried in India, this mid-priced granite is also known as Viscount White Granite (spelled in several ways, including Viscount and Viscont). The defining features of Silver Cloud slabs […]
Does Granite Stain? Real Answers from a Stone Pro
Does Granite Stain? This is one of the more frequent questions we hear from first-time granite buyers. It should be a simple question, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around on the internet. Yes, technically granite can stain, but it’s not very common. Technically all natural stones are porous. Some stones like granite […]
3 Kitchen Countertop Recommendations for Home Owners Who Love to Cook
For homeowners that love to cook, functionality is just as important as appearance. Your kitchen countertops and kitchen appliances have to look good, feel good, and hold up under heavy use. Here are our top three countertop picks for cooks, based on aesthetics, durability, and cleanliness. #1 Granite Granite is an easy choice for cooks. […]
Soapstone Countertops – A Complete Guide by Arch City Granite
Of all the natural stone counter varieties available in the St. Louis area, soapstone is one of the most unique. This soft, monochromatic material has been used for cooking for thousands of years and has been a staple of the American home since Vermont soapstone wood-burning stoves became a fixture of many East Coast homes. […]
How NOT to Shop for Granite Countertops
Granite, like a home, is something most people will only buy a few times in their life. That means you don’t get a lot of chances to learn by trial and error; it’s important to get the right stone with a good company the first time. We’ve written before about the “do’s” of granite-buying, but […]
Where Should You Buy Granite or Quartz Countertops?
Once you decided to upgrade your kitchen or bath with new granite or quartz countertops, the next step it to pick a granite company. Whether you rely on referrals from friends or family, choose a company who sent you a flyer in the mail, or find a fabricator online, you’ll need to evaluate their trustworthiness […]
4 Tips for Turning an Average Bathroom into a Masterpiece
The bathroom is one of the most functional rooms in the house, but so many homeowners neglect to give it as much decorating attention as say, the living room or the kitchen. In fact, because bathrooms are usually smaller, some well-thought out improvements and a few quality materials can make a big difference, turning an […]
Monochromatic Quartz – A Clean, Contemporary Countertop Trend
Bright colors have their place in design. In fact, nearly any color of the rainbow can be featured in almost any room—including the kitchen. However, there is a trend making waves today that is anything but vivid. The monochromatic quartz trend is quite possibly the look in countertops today. Discover some of the different shades […]
Three Reasons to See Full Slabs of Granite before You Finalize Selection
Granite countertops are one of the most-loved products you can add to your kitchen, for both personal enjoyment and to boost the resale value. However, choosing the perfect granite slab is a difficult decision. You may think that browsing sample slabs to view different granite options is the best way, or the only way, to […]
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