Topic: Granite

When sourcing natural stone countertops, it is crucial that your supplier have depth. What is depth and what does it mean for you the homeowner or the kitchen remodeler? It means that your countertop fabricator should have more than one or two slabs of the same color from the same bundle. Natural stone depth is critical if you have a large kitchen. Imagine trying to have to match slabs: It’s nearly impossible! You must verify that all of your n ...

Tiny samples make it hard to visualize how the finished counter-top will look. Color, veining and pattern can vary enormously by slab and even within the same slab. Go to the stone yard, select your slabs...if you find material you like, put a deposit on the stone. A good reputable company will tag your slabs sold and hold them. Remember to take a layout of your project, there is nothing worse than selecting your stone to find out you didn't c ...

Tests by Consumer Reports (August 2008) state that "Granite with proprietary sealers, such as those sold by Stonemark, performed no better than standard granite. Dupont's Kashmire White stained much worse, even when we resealed it." ...

You´ll find caring for your natural stone easy. Warm water, mild dish-washing liquid (no grease cutting agents), and a soft clean cloth are generally all that´s needed to maintain most natural stone surfaces. More tips for preserving your natural stone´s beauty:   Dust mop natural stone floors frequently and protect floor surfaces with non-slip mats or area rugs. Blot up spills immediately. Protect counter-top surfaces with coasters, ...

Design considerations are nearly equal among the factors of aesthetics, strength and durability. This is particularly true of interior applications. The imagination of Designers is boundless, and it is Webco, Inc who must council the design professional as to what is feasible and what is not. Stone is not plastic material. It is rigid and breakable when handled in fabrication. Wastage Before making your final selection of a stone, particularly ...

Natural stones are available in a beautiful spectrum of colors. Colors in granite and marble for instance, can range from soft beiges and pinks and classic black-and-whites to corals, greens, and multi-colors. Marble traditionally features swirls and "veins" of colors, white granite has a flecked or pebbled appearance. Unlike the repetitive sameness of materials produced by machine or assembly line, natural stone´s naturally varied appearance h ...