Have you just finished your kitchen renovation but you don’t know where to start on how to keep your countertops looking styled and new. You have these beautiful new countertops and will want to show them off. Or, are you about to embark on a renovation and trying to consider all the things you may…
Often when consumers think about stone surfaces, they automatically think of quartz or granite partly because they love the look but often because they’re not sure what else is out there. Today we’re sharing some of our knowledge on other stones you might want to consider for your next renovation project. These stones are diamonds…
Every year in the spring we have certain annual chores we do around the house; prepping the gardens, decluttering, washing the walls, checking the fire alarms to name a few. Another great one to add to the spring cleaning list is caring for your stone countertops and natural stone areas. The type and quality of your stone will…
After you’ve made all the tough decisions in selecting a countertop for your project, the stone, the colour etc. choosing a countertop edge may come as a surprise to some people. While it may seem like a minor decision, the countertop edge is the surface you will come into contact with a lot so there…
There’s no more effective way to make your home shine than by showcasing a brilliant kitchen. Some features—like natural materials—are perennial favourites, while others boldly reflect the latest in cutting-edge design. Read on for more about the top trends in kitchens for this coming year. Big Backsplashes A backsplash is an easy-to-clean panel, usually found…
When considering natural stone for your countertops, you’re likely most interested in the colour, pattern, and type of material to best suit your needs. There’s another choice to make, however: the surface thickness. For decades, the industry standard for natural stone countertops was ¾” (2 centimetres), but more recently, 1 ¼” (3 centimetres) countertops have…
With 25 years of experience serving Southern Ontarians, we’ve come to understand the process of countertop installation inside and out, and we are pleased to be able to offer the absolute best selection of stone installed quickly and professionally. Over the years, we’ve gotten a pretty good sense of what our customers think, too—and the…
If you’re considering including stone in your home, chances are you’ve heard of the granite versus quartz debate. Proponents of each can be terrifically passionate about their choice, but is one really better than the other? In this article we’ll look at the properties of each, and suggest appropriate uses for both.