Kyle Murray

Table of Contents What is Granite?  How Much Will Granite Countertops Cost for the Bathroom?  How Much Do Alternative Bathroom Countertop Options Cost?  What Impacts the Cost of Granite Bathroom Countertops?  How Much Material You Need  How Complex the Installation Is  Edge Design  Cutouts  How Rare the Type Is  Pros and Cons of Granite Bathroom Countert...

Table of Contents What is PaperStone?  How Are PaperStone Countertops Made?  What Do PaperStone Countertops Cost?  What Colors Are PaperStone Countertops Available In?   Standard  Designer Series  What Other Eco-Friendly Countertop Options Are Available?  How Thick Are PaperStone Countertops?  Maintenance of PaperStone&nbs...

Table of Contents Before You Polish How to Polish Granite What is Dry Polishing? What is Wet Polishing? Granite is among the most versatile and widely used naturals stones in residential and commercial projects. It is also one of the strongest and most forgiving materials on the market. However, over time, even this incredibly durable stone can succumb to scratches and etching. Dull spots might also become an inevitable reality. Fo...

Table of Contents How Does Limestone Look?  What is the Average Cost of Limestone Countertops?  What Factors Impact the Cost of Limestone Countertops?  Cutouts for Faucets and/or Garbage Disposals  Difficulty of Installation  How Much of the Material You Need  Rare Colors  Finishes for Limestone Countertops  Honed Finish  Po...

Table of Contents How is Cultured Onyx Made?  Why Should You Choose Cultured Onyx?  How Much Do Cultured Onyx Countertops Cost?  What Else Should You Know About Cultured Onyx Countertops?  Onyx is one of the most beautiful natural stones that you can find. However, one of its major downfalls is its ability to easily sustain damages. Because of this, you may feel that onyx is not the best choice for a co...

Table of Contents How Are Glass Countertops Made?  What Are Your Options for Glass Countertop Materials?  Recycled Glass Countertops  Solid Glass Countertops  Textured Glass Countertops  How Strong Are Glass Countertops?  Tempered Glass Countertops  Non-Tempered Glass Countertops  Annealed Glass Countertops  How Much Do Glass Countertops Cost?  Advant...

Table of Contents What Tools You Will Need  Circular Saw (Wet or dry, with diamond blade equipped)  Safety Goggles  Dust Mask  Ear Plugs  Ruler or Tape Measure  Painter’s Tape  Marker  C-Clamps  Stable Work Surface  Angle Grinder  How to Cut Granite  Additional Things to Know  Granite is one of the most popular building m...

Table of Contents What is Soapstone?  What is Soapstone Used For?  Where Does Soapstone Come From?  How Much Does Soapstone Cost?  Pros and Cons of Soapstone Countertops  Pros Explained:  Heat and Stain Resistant  Low Maintenance  Smooth Feel  Adaptable to Many Different Styles  Cons Explained:  Not Available in a Wide Range of Colors  Limi...

Table of Contents Benefits of Quartz Countertops How to Clean Quartz Countertops Tough Stains Cleaning Agents to Avoid Preventative Measures   Quartz countertops have been steadily gaining popularity over the years, and this material trend is nowhere near over. Quartz has made its way into kitchens and bathrooms because it is one of the most resilient and forgiving countertop choices and the endless colors and patterns a...

Table of Contents Know What Drives the Costs The Blues - Level 1 The Silvers - Level 2 The Gold – Level 3  Exotic Granite – Level 4 Choosing the Right Level Know What Drives the Costs When renovating a kitchen, one of the major purchases’ homeowners make are countertops and while there are many choices available, granite remains one of the most popular materials on the market. Granite is durable, req...