Is Marble The Best Flooring Solution For Your Home?
Highly appreciated for its natural beauty, sense of style and aura of elegance,marble has been the flooring option of choice for luxurious palaces and villas for centuries. In case you planned for major home renovations and you are counting marble flooring among your choices, then read the pros and cons of this natural stone floor solution to make an informed decision. The advantages of marble floors Quarried from mountains all…
What to Expect at Installation Time
Choosing the perfect countertop for your kitchen or bath makeover is often the simplest and most fun part of a renovation project. However, when it comes time for installation, many people are not aware that it can be a multi-day commitment. This process involves making many important decisions which ultimately affect the final outcome. Here are a couple of steps to be aware of to ensure your countertop installation goes…
Solnhofener Natural Stone
These natural stone legends are known for their fascinating aesthetic, consequent ecology and excellent litho quality. They are ideal for flooring and stairs throughout the entire interior area – Exclusive German natural stone rarities for enthusiasts. Thanks to an unbeatable combination of fascinating aesthetic, consequent ecology and convincing affordability, the world famous Solnhofener Natural Stone tiles are currently experiencing a renaissance. The most legendary limestone in the world is also…
What’s so Great About Granite?
Q: While shopping for my kitchen remodel, I’ve been reading about how granite is statistically the “top seller” when it comes to kitchen countertops. Is this true? There are so many cool new products that I’m learning about. What is it about granite that makes it so great? A: It is true that granite has been the top choice in kitchen countertops for decades. Granite offers a richness and depth…
Looks Aren’t Everything: Things to consider when choosing a new countertop material
Looks are important. When it comes to working on a kitchen or bath remodel, you’re naturally going to gravitate toward elements that catch your eye aesthetically. Unless it’s a new construction, the way your current kitchen or bathroom looks is probably pretty high on the list of reasons you’re remodeling in the first place. But another important component of any design project is function. This goes double for spaces like…
Marble Countertop Care and Cleaning
Marble Counter tops Description: Although marble is a beautiful and durable stone surfaces that is often chosen as a countertop material, a lot of homeowners use marble in only select areas of the kitchen, like bars, islands, and baking areas. Marble Countertops Pros: Marble is tolerant of hot surfaces. It is a gorgeous material that automatically updates the look of any kitchen. Marble is a preferred surface for many bakers…
Marble in the Bathroom
The use of marble in interior design has a long history, dating back as far as Ancient Rome. Marble has been used over the centuries to embellish everything from iconic architectural structures to modern day kitchens and bathrooms. Sculptures as famous as Michelangelo’s David have been carved from this prized stone and it has always held its appeal throughout the years. Marble is a luxurious choice and is often more…
What To Do With Leftover Stone?
Q: Am I expected to keep what’s leftover after my granite kitchen countertop is fabricated? What usually happens to remaining pieces of stone? A: There are a couple of important things to think about when it comes to dealing with remnants, or the pieces of leftover stone that’s left after stone slabs are cut for countertops, tiling, and other jobs. First of all, do you want to keep them? Do…
Why are most natural stones imported? What is the quality difference ?
Sources of natural stone with desirable qualities are found all over the world, in many different locations. Some sources are better than others due to the stones’ appearance, hardness, and other qualities. Therefore, stone may be quarried in China, India, Europe, South America, and of course some come from Malaysia e.g Ipoh, Langkawi, Terengganu and Borneo. Cost of processing is also a factor. Since natural stone has been used as…
PROS AND CONS OF QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
Pros and Cons of Quartz Countertops Quartz Counter-tops are relatively new, but they’ve found a loyal following because of their many good qualities such as their attractive appearance, durability and the fact they don’t have some of the weaknesses of natural stone. Also called engineered stone countertops, quartz countertops are here to stay. Here is a look at their strengths and weaknesses. Reasons to Consider Quartz Countertops Quartz is a…