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Can a Quartz Countertop Take the Heat?

You should never put a burner-hot pan directly onto a countertop or table. Most of us learn this during our first cooking experience, one way or another. Why not, you ask? Most countertops are solid stone, right? And you can place hot things on stone without damaging it. This is true, solid stone countertops take […]

Helpful Guide to Working with a Stone Fabricator

Designing a custom kitchen means working with professionals who specialize in the crafts you need. Just as you’d need a master carpenter for custom cabinets or a master plumber for new water fixtures, custom countertops require the work of a stone fabricator. If you want countertops cut from a solid slab or granite, marble, or […]

Why Choose a Custom Countertop Fabrication?

In the stone countertop market, there are two major categories to choose from, and we don’t mean marble vs granite. Countertops can either be purchased prefabricated (pre-cut) or they can be custom cut from the original slab to your project specifications. At it’s core, the difference between prefab and custom counters is when the slabs […]

Marble, Granite, or Quartz: Which is Right for Your Home Design?

When remodeling your home with stone surfaces, the type of stone you choose is a big decision. Most homeowners have a clear idea of the color and even the grain or veins they want in their countertop style, but when looking at a catalog of stone it can suddenly become clear that there are more […]

Increase the Value of Your Home With New Kitchen Countertops

Every home renovation has potential to increase the value of your home and final reselling price. Across the real estate industry, it’s well-known that kitchen renovations are the leading ROI and impression-making upgrade. When selling a home, you want buyers to be wowed by both the beauty and potential functionality of the kitchen design. You […]

Make A Statement With White Kitchen Countertops

When it comes time to give your kitchen a facelift by upgrading your countertops, you will have a variety of decisions to make including what style and material countertops will best suit your needs. However, the first thing that you should consider is what color countertops will best match your home’s aesthetic. Regardless of whether […]

Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are perfect for use in the kitchen, bath and other areas of your home, often available in a range of colors and patterns to match your home’s style. These surfaces are made using engineered stone  — a mix of natural quartz and durable resins for continuity in design and exceptional resistance to stains, bacterial buildup, […]

Quartz Kitchen Islands

If you are just now adding an island to your kitchen, you may be struggling with how to match it to your current countertops and kitchen design. A beautiful kitchen island can really bring a kitchen together, as well as provide a place to have snacks or quick meals, a more convenient cooking area and […]

Visit Our Quartz Countertop Showroom

One of the most prized materials when it comes to choosing a countertop is quartz. Low-maintenance, beautiful and available in a wide array of colors, this engineered stone can be fabricated to perfectly meet your needs with respect to your kitchen or bathroom countertops. Why Visit a Quartz Countertop Showroom? Quartz is one of the hardest […]

Calcatta Verona Quartz: A Quartz Countertop that Looks like Marble

All across the country, there is a big movement among homeowners who are looking for quartz countertops that look like real marble. This is in large part because quartz is much better suited to kitchen and bathroom applications than marble. Marble tends to be more porous and softer, which means it doesn’t stand up to heavy use […]

The Most Popular Quartz Countertop Colors in 2022 [Updated!!]

Quartz countertops come with a variety of advantages. This is a manufactured stone that comes in a nearly endless array of colors and patterns, which gives you a lot of design versatility. It doesn’t chip or crack as easily as granite, and the finish tends to be more even than solid stone, with a depth […]

Spotlight on Calacatta Classique from Q-Quartz

There are many reasons why premium natural Q-Quartz from MSI is one of the most popular marble-like materials around for countertops. But with so many sophisticated quartz colors from which to choose, how do you know which hue best suits your style? Today, we’re spotlighting one particularly show-stopping shade of Q-Quartz: Calacatta Classique. Read on for a […]

Do Quartz Countertops Scratch Easily?

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 […]

What is the Difference between Granite and Marble?

As you are looking for the perfect type of countertop for your home, you have probably heard quite a bit about both marble and granite. Like many other homeowners, you have probably started to wonder what the differences are between the two types of surfaces. Both of them are natural rock, could they really have […]

Move Over Granite, Quartz is in Town!

For decades, the trend in counter tops has been moving in one direction: Granite. If your friends bought a new house or remodeled their kitchen you’d hear, “And it has granite countertops!” For many years that has been the ultimate upgrade. Granite has been king in the countertop industry and while it is still the […]

The Story of Quartz vs Quartzite

When you are looking to beautify and update your kitchen by replacing those worn out countertops, you are probably thinking about going with stone. While researching you have probably uncovered a lot of information about different types of stone, but there is a lot of confusion about quartz and quartzite countertops. At Arch City Granite, […]

Granite vs. Quartz; Compare the two most popular Countertop choices

Deciding the type of countertop for your kitchen or bathroom is a big choice. There are so many options. How do you know what to pick? Two of the most popular choices today when people are selecting new countertops are granite and quartz. Is one better than the other? Is one better for your lifestyle […]

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