Christopher Miller

Table of Contents What Are the Current Trends for Countertops?  Quartz Countertops Remain Popular  Neutral Toned Countertops  Full Backsplashes  Honed, Polished and Leathered Countertops  Countertops with Veining  Various Kitchen Sink Styles and Colors  Granite Countertops  Stainless Steel Countertops  Eco-Friendly Countertops  Concrete Countertops  Wha...

Table of Contents What is Quartz and Where Does it Come From?  How Are Quartz Countertops Created?  How Are Quartz Countertops Different than Natural Stone Options?  What Are Some Benefits and Drawbacks of Quartz Countertops?  How Do You Care for Quartz Countertops?  How Much Do Quartz Countertops Cost?  Quartz countertops have risen in popularity in recent years. These engineered stone surfa...

Table of Contents What Types of Water Stains Are There?  How Do You Remove Water Stains from Granite?  What Should You Stay Away from Using?  How Can You Protect Your Granite from Water Stains?  While granite is one of the least likely natural stone surfaces to stain, there is a rare chance that some stains can occur. One of these types of stains is water stains. Luckily, if you...

Table of Contents How to Install an Undermount Sink Remove Dust and Clean the Area Prepare to Install the Sink Attaching the Sink Under the Counter Finalizing the Undermount Sink Install If you’ve decided to break away from the traditional sink install, and instead are opting for an undermount sink, there are some key things to know beforehand. First off, providing your countertop fabricator with factory specs of your...

Table of Contents A Natural Stone Office Desk Natural Stone Coffee Table Office Windowsills Most natural stone importers and fabricators are aware that the kitchen and bathroom are prime locations for the installation of materials like granite, marble, limestone, quartzite, quartz, slate, gemstone, onyx, and more. These stones also make guest appearances in other areas of the home too, such as fireplace surrounds, home bars, bulter&rs...

  Natural stone countertops like granite and marble are impressively strong materials, however, this, unfortunately, does not mean that they are impervious to chipping. Heavy pots and pans tossed around the kitchen can bang against and subsequently knock off a small part of your kitchen countertops, say around your farm sink for example. This is not only disappointing but will diminish the great look of your countertops. However, as l...

Table of Contents What Are the Best Types of Stone for Black Kitchen Countertops?  What is Granite?  What is Marble?  What is Quartz?  Best Black Kitchen Countertop Options  Whether your kitchen is modern or rustic, there are many beautiful black countertop options for you to choose from. While many kitchens feature laminate countertops or surfaces made of materials such as butcher block and stainles...

Table of Contents How Can You Tell if Your Seal is Still Effective?  How Do You Re-Seal a Granite Countertop?  What Can Stain Granite?  How Can You Treat Granite Stains?  Review: How to Keep Your Granite in Good Shape  Granite is one of the most durable and beautiful natural stones that you will find. However, because it is porous (like most natural stones), granite can stain...

Table of Contents How is Granite Made into a Slab?  What is the Average Size of a Granite Slab?  What Happens to the Extra Stone?  How Thick Are Standard Slabs of Granite?  How Much Do Standard Granite Slabs Weigh?  If you are planning to install new granite countertops in your home, you may be curious to know the dimensions of a granite slab. While individual...

Table of Contents What Countertops Are Not Budget Friendly?  Laminate Countertops  Ceramic Tile Countertops  Wood Countertops   Solid Surface Countertops  Tile Granite Countertops  Modular Stone Countertops  What Are the Alternatives and Why Are They So Expensive?  Granite Countertops  Marble Countertops  Quartzite Countertops  How Much Do These Al...