Category: Stone Maintenance

Can You Put Hot Pans on Quartz Countertop Surfaces?

There are plenty of reasons to choose engineered stone countertops, starting with the beauty, value, and personalization they bring to your interior spaces. However, engineered stone options, such as quartz, are also prized for their resilience and durability. One question we often receive from our customers is: Can you put hot pans on quartz countertop surfaces?… Read More


How to Clean Granite Countertops: 5 Simple Steps to Follow

Granite countertops make for an eye-catching addition to kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other areas of the home. With a diverse range of colors to choose from, dynamic patterning, and depth and dimension unique to this natural stone, granite definitely makes for a statement style in any setting. Of course, if your granite is dulled… Read More


How to Effectively Clean and Disinfect Countertops during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

How to appropriately clean and disinfect natural and engineered stone countertops have always been a common question from homeowners. However, given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners have grown increasingly more concerned about how to disinfect surfaces in order to help minimize the risk of infectious disease spread. First, we do not recommend cleaning… Read More


Unique Dekton Countertop Choices for Your Kitchen or Bath

There’s no shortage of options for countertops to choose from when you remodel your kitchen or the bathrooms in your home; from natural stone surfaces including granite, quartzite and marble to engineered stone, there are a lot of considerations to take into account before choosing the surface that fits your design preferences and lifestyle.


6 Facts You Didn’t Know about Porcelain Slab Countertops

If you’re familiar with quartz countertops, you already know how beautiful, versatile and forgiving engineered stone surfaces can be, which is why they’ve become so popular in recent years. What you may not know is that there are a variety of options available to you, including porcelain slab countertops, that are quickly becoming a go-to countertop… Read More


Vermont Danby Marble vs. Carrara and Calacatta Marble

When it comes to transforming your kitchen, bathroom or other utility rooms in the home, a popular option is to create bright, open spaces with natural stone, like marble. Among the most popular marbles are those that feature a combination of white and gray for a modern neutral that goes great with both light and dark… Read More


5 Benefits of Using Daltile® Quartz Countertops for Your Kitchen and Bath

Naturally, every homeowner is going to have personal preferences when it comes to décor, especially when it pertains to a potentially large investment such as kitchen and bathroom countertops. While you want to respect your personal style sensibilities, when it comes to countertops, you have to also consider the utility of surfaces in your home.


How to Care for Quartz Countertops: Easy Tips & Tricks for Homeowners to Follow

Engineered quartz countertops have quickly become a popular countertop option for homeowners and professionals alike because of the many desirable qualities this material possesses. Not only is it considered an eco-friendly countertop surface, but it offers affordable pricing and delivers incredible function for the home.  It’s durable, non-porous, and resistant to etching, staining, and more.



Want the Look of Marble Countertops in Your Bathroom? Here Are Durable Natural Stone Alternatives You’ll Love

Selecting countertops for your new bathroom or upgrade is exciting! The right countertop creates a beautiful focal point and elegant design feature in any space. However, in addition to choosing the right countertop color, texture and finish that complements your bathroom aesthetic, you also need to consider the right stone type for this application. Bathroom… Read More