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 ...

Granite countertop installation is a labor intensive process which requires exacting measurements and meticulous assembly. Because of the challenges of working with natural stone, for best results you should have granite countertops installed by a team of experienced experts. Graniterra's expert field installers will perform granite countertop installation in St. Louis and the surrounding re...
Types of Granite Countertops

When you are choosing a material for a renovation or new project, granite countertops are a fantastic choice for your kitchen, bathroom or recreation room bar. Granite is extremely durable, able to withstand hot pans or spilled drinks. You can even get rid of your cutting board and cut directly onto its surface without damaging it. When most people think of granite counters, they will think ...

There are many decisions when it comes to building or remodeling a kitchen and one of the most important is the countertop material. We've compiled a chart that details the pros and cons of each type of countertop we offer at Graniterra. Three stars mean it performs high in the category, two stars means it performs fairly, one star means it performs poorly. Categories Each of these counter compa...
Advantages and Disadvantages Of Quartz, Granite, And Corian Countertops

Quartz Quartz is a man-made, factory-engineered material made from about 93-94 percent ground quartz (the remaining 6-7 percent is polyester resins for binding and recycled glass or metallic flecks for aesthetics and appearance). The countertops can be uniform in color and pattern, with many different shades to choose from, so your kitchen design options are limitless. Quartz countertops are k...

Gray Color Schemes Gray color schemes in both kitchens and baths have witnessed a dramatic escalation since 2010, particularly over the past year. Used currently in 55% of kitchens and 56% of bathrooms, shades of gray are growing in appeal, creating chic, sophisticated spaces that many consumers desire. White Cabinetry This year, transitional-style kitchens and baths have clearly surpassed tr...

When you use natural stone for your project, you are in good company.  Let's take a look at some ancient masterpieces from around the world. The Duomo in Florence, Italy The Taj Mahal in India Petra in Jordan Ancient Ruins of Anjar The Parthenon in Greece Stone is forever.  There is not a more beautiful nor a more durable choice. To learn more about the natural stone options for your home co...