One of the reasons natural stone countertops are such a great investment is because they last. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), stone countertops are rated as able to last a lifetime, over 100 years are more. That’s over twice as long as most other materials — talk about getting some bang …
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Natural stone countertops are a beautiful investment for your home, though they do require a little bit more maintenance than other surfaces. Although we’ve talked a little bit about caring for your stone before, it’s also important to know about the most common ways chips, scratches and stains occur in first place in order to …
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Although stones seem really solid and sturdy, you might be surprised to know that when put under a microscope, most stones have tons of microscopic pores. This is because of the way stones are formed—whether it’s the slow compacting of tiny grains of organic matter or recrystallizing under intense heat and pressure, tiny gaps are …
When hunting for a natural stone countertop, you’ve likely come across both prefabricated and slab options. Both are, of course, made of natural stone — so what’s the difference, and how will it affect your decision-making process? Let’s investigating the pros and cons below. Prefabricated Stone Countertops Prefabricated stone countertops have been cut to certain …
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Take a deep breath: no matter how much you might baby your stone countertop, scratches are inevitably going to appear. It happens to everyone at some point or another, and it’s nearly impossible to prevent — so cut yourself some slack! The good news is that minor scratches can be easily fixed no matter what …
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Question: I love took cook, but it’s annoying to use and clean cutting boards all the time. I’m thinking about getting a new stone countertop, and I’ve heard people say you can cut directly on them without scratching the surface. Is that true? The answer is — it depends, and it’s still better to use …
I’m thinking about installing natural stone in my home, but I keep hearing about having to re-apply sealants every so often. I’m worried that this is going to be expensive and time-consuming. Why does natural stone need a sealant, and what are the facts about upkeep? In short, all natural stone surfaces need to be …
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