So, you’re considering getting quartz countertops? What should you know about them before taking such a large step? We’re here to help with just that! While quartz countertops are a rather new trend, they have taken over the countertop industry. They are completely replacing granite as the go-to-substance for counte...

    Granite countertops are preferred among new homeowners for a number of reasons which include its natural patters and brilliant colors that can make the entire kitchen or bar shine. With wide variations of colors and patterns, one is but compelled to be curious about how granite forms and how it achieves its unique color.

Minerals of the Earth

    Based on where gran...

Granite Countertop Cost

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get is "how much are granite countertops?" The answer can be both simple and complex. The simple answer is listed below (Click here for the quick and simple answer) but a more exact figure depends on several factors including: material selected, material yield, number of slabs needed, project location...

I have heard that imported cabinets contain Formaldehyde, what if any drawbacks are there to these cabinets?

There has been much talk recently about the use of Formaldehyde in wood products. Formaldehyde is a chemical found in all living things. Formaldehyde exists naturally in People, plants and animals. All life forms contain a naturally small amount of formaldehyde. Adde...

    People often wonder what the benefits are when going from laminate to granite countertops.  As a distributor of granite I often hear common questions from homeowners considering a granite purchase like:  What is the difference between granite, marble and quartz? Do granite countertops require a lot of upkeep? What about radon gas emis...

Small kitchen spaces offer unique challenges. Here are a few tips that we have used to help homeowners in our local area (Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and Crestview and the rest of Okaloosa County). Just a few easy ideas when designing or remodeling their small spaces.

•  Use as much vertical space as possible.  One may opt for smaller stackable cabinets or cabinets that...

When remodeling kitchens, wood species will be a major factor in the appearance and the price of the kitchen remodel. If you can't decide which wood species to go with then consider your finish type. Each wood species performs better with some colors or finishes types than others. For example, cherry has a dark red coloration that deepens with time and maple is more subtle...

We contend the falsity that granite countertops emit unsafe quantities of radon gas into your home is a myth propagated by other solid surface seller’s and manufacturers.

See What the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has to say…

The following information is directly from the (EPA) website:

Granite Overview

“Granite is an igneous rock, having been formed as la...

When shopping for a stone material for your kitchen countertop you may wonder why some stones are so much more expensive than others?  Contrary to popular belief the price of granite is not just determined by quality, but also rarity. 

NATURAL STONES

Stones with a speckled even pattern which only vary slightly in color from their sample are considered standard stones and...