When you are thinking about having granite, quartz or some other stone countertop installed, your mind will be full of questions. While natural stone can add value to home, you will be wondering about the selection, durability, cost, and you might even want to know if your countertop can fade if it is exposed to […]
How to use Granite Remnants
At Arch City Granite, we create beautiful granite countertops that are custom cut, delivered, and installed. We can transform any kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room into a room of splendor once our countertops are installed. Throughout the fabrication process, we take large slabs of granite and cut them down to fit the computer aided measurements. […]
Super White Countertops: Are they Granite, Marble, or Quartzite?
One of the most popular white natural stones in the last few years is Super White. With beautifully apportioned white and gray minerals in a marble like pattern, this material has become an instant classic. But what exactly is it? Granite? Marble? Quartzite? The answer is complicated. (This is become a common theme in our […]
Beautiful Meets Practical: 5 Reasons to Include a Waterfall Countertop in Your Kitchen Design
Quite often, we hear clients say, “I love this stone so much. I wish I could just put the whole slab up on my wall!” Of course, that’s not an option in most homes, but the next best idea is a waterfall counter. Also called “risers,” a waterfall counter can be installed on the end […]
Build a Small Bathroom with these Bold Design Ideas
If your home was built in the 1960s, 70s or 80s, you might be facing the challenge of making your small bathroom stand out in your home’s design. While bathrooms have been growing in size over the last two decades, the average size of those built 30 or more years ago is 5 feet x 8 feet — […]
Learn to design a magnificent granite island for your kitchen
Granite countertops are much-coveted throughout the country for their beauty and elegance, and granite kitchen islands are usually lumped into the same category. At Arch City Granite in St. Louis, however, we’ve seen many of our customers design magnificent kitchen islands with our help, and we think the granite kitchen island deserves a spotlight of […]
Why many seniors choose Quartz Countertops?
When you decide that it is finally time to exit the workforce and enjoy your well-earned retirement, there are many inevitable changes that you will need to make in your day-to-day life. While the baby boomer generation currently entering retirement is, by and large, a very robust demographic – perhaps the healthiest batch of retirees […]
What is the Difference Between Quartz and Granite Countertops
In the quest for the perfect countertop, you will undoubtedly compare granite and quartz materials. Although these counters often have similar appearances, they have vastly different qualities. The choice between granite and quartz will depend on your budget, your personal preference for one material over the other, and the type of project. With the introduction […]
