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Kitchen Countertop Options
With so many options, which material do you choose and what’s the environmental impact of your decision? Hopefully, this guide will give you enough information to make the best decision for your needs. Butcher Block – Individual pieces of wood are bonded together to make a work and cutting surface. It is easy to sand … Read More
Stainless Steel Countertops
Stainless steel is chic, contemporary, and noted for its association with professional kitchens. It is stain resistant, and the only surface that can be safely bleached. Newer applications include brushed or textured finishes that help camouflage scratches. Welded stainless-steel sinks create an integrated look, while backsplashes with corrugated patterns created dimension. Stainless steel, when attached … Read More
Countertop & Flooring Resurfacing
Real stone is striking, but can be expensive and finicky to live with. It requires regular sealing. It can be brittle, porous, stainable, expensive to repair, hard on dishes, and don’t forget the seams! Manufactured quartz surfaces are less fragile and porous but is very expensive (over $100/ Sq. Ft.). We recommend Granicrete as a … Read More
Aurastone
Aurastone is an architectural coating used in the faux finishing industry. The Aurastone finishing system is unparalleled in durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. As it is considerably harder than the traditional decorative wall finishes and architectural coatings used by fau finishers, it is ideal for high traffic areas especially in commercial applications or where children … Read More
Green Alternatives to Granite Countertops
There are many interesting products available for countertop selection, many made from composite and recycled materials. Typically, a recycled material, such as paper or glass, is combined with resins to form the solid surface. These manufactured surfaces are harder than stone, scratch, stain, and heat resistant, and only a few require maintenance and re-sealing. Most … Read More
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