Quartz countertops in recent years have pushed past granite in the popularity contest. Granite was king for nearly 4 decades as the most desired countertop choice. A home for sale simply boasting granite countertops throughout the home suddenly made it irresistible to buyers. However, quartz countertops have gained tremendous appeal among designers, builders and homeowners […]
Arch City Scholarship Recipient
After receiving over 1,000 entries, we sat down to pick a scholarship winner. After numerous hours looking through hundreds of impressive applications, the team was able to choose a winner. Khiara Fowler was chosen to receive the $1,000 scholarship. As a student from Cardinal Ritter, Khiara was awarded an ‘Incredible Work Ethic’ award from her […]
How Much Maintenance Does Granite Require?
When selecting countertops for your kitchen or bathroom, there are a lot of factors that go into that choice. One of the biggest is durability, cost and maintenance. Homeowners want their countertops to be durable so they will last and look beautiful for many years to come. They also don’t want to spend a lot […]
Can Water Ruin Granite?
Granite countertops are among the most durable choice when considering options for new countertops in your kitchen or bathroom. In popularity, granite has reigned supreme among the top choices for countertops for almost 40 years now. It has been seen as a statement piece in the kitchen and bathroom with its artistic veining and variety […]
Why Do People Like Granite In Kitchens And Bathrooms
Have you ever wondered why so many homeowners decide to go with granite in their kitchens or bathrooms? With so many different varieties of countertop on the market, you might wonder why granite is such a popular choice. Here at Arch City Granite, we want you to have the information you need to make informed […]
Are Granite Countertops Really Cut From A Single Piece Of Stone?
When you are looking through our numerous granite countertop slabs for the perfect fit in your kitchen, you might begin to wonder about their origin story. Our sales team encounters a lot of different questions about our amazing natural stone countertops, but the question about are they really cut from a single piece of stone […]
Why You Need to Hire A Professional To Install Countertops
If you are looking at your countertops and you decide it is time for an upgrade, you might begin to wonder if you have what it takes to personally install your new kitchen countertops. Hiring a professional for the installation will cost money for labor, but doing it yourself is not in the question. Here […]
What is the Main and Most Important Difference Between Travertine and Marble?
Travertine is often thought of as a type marble and people frequently confuse the two. In fact, many people think travertine is just a fancier word for marble but this is not the case, the two are very different stones created in a unique environments giving them their own specific look and feel. One […]
What Products Should I Use on my Granite?
If you ask anyone to list their “must haves” for their dream house, granite countertops are likely to make most every list. In fact, a survey in 2012 done by MSN concluded that 75% of new kitchens used granite as a countertop choice. Granite is a timeless, elegant and durable option that lasts a lifetime. […]
Is it Possible to Cut and Prepare Food on a Granite/Marble Kitchen Countertop?
Now that you have your beautiful natural stone countertop installed in your kitchen, you will be spending a few moments staring into its rich surface. You will love how its smooth edges and color variations bring aesthetics and a sense of cool perfection. You will definitely want to take steps to protect your newest investment […]
