Ross Kernez

Table of Contents What Are Swanstone Countertops?  How Much Do Swanstone Countertops Cost?  What Additional Factors Can Impact the Cost of Swanstone Countertops?  What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Swanstone Countertops?  Benefits  Cost  Durable  Non-porous  Heat Resistant  Scratches Can Be Buffed Out  Uniform Look&nb...

Table of Contents What is an Etch on a Marble Countertop?  What Can You Do About Marble Etching?  How Are Etches Caused on Marble?  Why Is It Important to Seal Marble?  What Do You Do if Your Marble is Already Etched?  Frequently Asked Questions    Homeowners looking to add natural beauty to their spaces often choose marble countertops. With the wide range of colors and styles av...

Table of Contents How Does Raw Granite Form?  What Happens When Granite Leaves the Quarry?  What Can Granite Be Used For?  How Do I Care for Granite?  How Does Granite Compare to Other Stone Options?  Raw granite is granite that can be found beneath the earth’s surface. This granite is quarried into blocks, which are then cut down into the granite slabs that make your new countertops, back...

Table of Contents What is Granite and Where Does It Come From?  What is an Igneous Rock?  Where is Granite Found?  How Are Granite Countertops Made?  Granite Countertop Characteristics  Appearance  Durability  Heat Resistance  Stain Resistance  Scratch Resistance  Seams  Maintenance  Granite is a beautiful natural stone that is often used as a b...

Table of Contents How Do You Know it is Time to Wax?  What Type of Wax Do You Use on Granite?  Can You Wax a Granite Countertop on Your Own?  How Do You Wax a Granite Countertop? What Else Can You Do to Care for Your Granite Countertops?  How Often Should You Clean and Re-Seal Your Granite Countertop?  What to Stay Away from When Cleaning  Frequently Asked Questions  Granite counte...

Table of Contents Comparisons of Quartz and Granite  How is Quartz Engineered? Variations of Quartz  How is Granite Formed? Variations of Granite  Appearance  Cost  Maintenance  Installation  Durability  Stain Resistance  Moisture Resistance  Heat Resistance  Repair  Resale Value  Environmental Impact  Where Should I Have Q...

Table of Contents What is the Difference Between Honed and Polished Marble?  How Do You Know if Honed or Polished is Better for Your Home?  How Can You Best Protect Your Marble?  Marble is one of the finest materials produced by the earth. Many homeowners desire to incorporate this wonderful natural stone into their homes in the form of countertops, vanity tops, backsplashes and various other surfaces. No matter whe...

Table of Contents How to Deal with Spills on Marble  How to Get Stains Out of Marble  What Types of Stains Can Impact Marble?  How Can You Remove Stains from Marble?  How Do You Make a Marble Poultice?  What Happens if You Cannot Get Rid of the Stain?  What Not to Use for Stain Removal  How Can You Prevent Staining on Marble?  How Do You Seal Marble?  What Are Some Goo...

Table of Contents How Much is a Slab of Granite?  What Factors Impact the Cost of Granite?  How Do Granite Levels Impact the Cost?  How Does the Type of Material You Choose Impact the Cost?  How Will Your Specific Project Impact the Cost?  Where Can You Use Granite in the Home?  How Are Granite Countertops Made?  What Are Some Alternative Materials to Granite?  Why Should You...

Table of Contents How Can Granite Countertops Sustain Damages?  Improper Cleaning Methods  No Seal/Weakened Seal  Careless Actions  Sealing Your Granite Countertops: How to Seal, Why and How Often  Cleaning Granite Countertops: What to Know  Establishing a Maintenance Routine  How Can You Polish Your Granite Countertops?  What Can You Do About Stains o...