In this post, we review the difference between Corian and granite countertops to help you choose the right material for your home.   Overview Corian is a brand of man-made material that was developed by DuPont and is used for countertops, vanity tops, and backsplashes when natural stone is not desired. Corian countertops are often chosen for modern or trendy spaces. Granite is a natur...
Granite Countertops for Bathrooms

  Granite continues to be one of the most popular choices for countertops, maintaining its reputation for luxury and durability. Granite countertops in the kitchen have been a popular choice for new homes or renovated kitchens for years.   But, is granite good for bathroom countertops? Granite is an excellent choice for bathroom countertops that has many adva...
Quartz countertops in bathroom

In this post, we discuss the surging popularity of quartz countertops in the bathroom and why they make a good choice for your bathroom remodeling project. We've written before about the increasing popularity of quartz countertops in the home. They haven't just become popular in the kitchen, we're also seeing more and more quartz countertops in bathrooms as well. When you're remodeling the bathr...
What is the Best Natural Stone for White Kitchen Countertops

White countertops are hot right now. They provide a clean, bright and light look for your kitchen and manage to be both classic and contemporary at the same time. Even with simple white countertops, there are still a variety of options available. You can have pure white or white with flecks of color or dark-colored veins. You can also choose from several materials, including both natural ...
Corian Countertops FAQ frequently asked questions

Corian countertops continue to maintain their share of space in the kitchen countertops market even as granite and quartz countertops have gained in popularity. We may love natural stone and granite countertops, (granite is in our name after all!) but our showroom contains Corian designs and we install them in many kitchens and remodels. There are many people interested in Corian countertop...
How to Clean Quartz Countertops

In this post, we talk about how to clean your quartz countertops and the durability of this material that continues to be installed into more and more kitchens. As quartz countertops continue to grow in popularity, we hear more and more questions about them. People want to know how durable they are, whether they will scratch, and of course, how do you clean quartz countertops?   Abo...
How to Match Backsplash Tile to Granite Countertops

In this post, we give you some guidelines to help you decide what is the best backsplash tile to match your granite countertops.  When you remodel your kitchen to get the room you've always dreamed of, after choosing granite countertops, the next step will be choosing a backsplash to match your countertops. Granite countertops are available in many styles of patterns and color choices; it's ...
Quartz Countertops Growing in Popularity

It seems that quartz countertops are having their moment right now. The trend keeps growing and quartz was at the top of many design trend lists this year and seems to be on even more for next year. The popularity of quart countertops has been growing year after year and 2018 looks to be more different. Even the Washington Post has proclaimed that "quartz has supplanted granite as the peopl...
Kitchen countertop materials

If you are updating your kitchen and ready for new kitchen countertops, you have more options available to you today than at any other time.  In this post, we review the top materials available for your kitchen counters, a brief description and the pros and cons to give you a starting point for your search. Top 20 kitchen counter materials Granite Quartz Marble Corian Slate ...
How to Match Your Cabinets and Countertops

Matching your granite color to your cabinets is definitely a decision you don't want to make a mistake on! One of the most common questions that people shopping for new granite countertops will ask is "How do I match my granite countertops to my cabinets?" That's understandable because mismatching your granite color to the cabinet color will end up ruining the kitchen upgrade that you're spe...