Granite countertops are made of granite, a natural stone with a porous surface. Well maintained, granite kitchen countertops can last a lifetime, but care needs to be taken as acid substances can damage the finish. Granite is similar to marble and limestone, and as such most of the advice given to clean marble countertops can […]
Soapstone Countertops Cost and Features
Are you thinking of remodelling your kitchen and replacing those cheap countertops that came with the house? Then why not try soapstone countertops! Soapstone is a very old stone. According to scientists, this stone is around 300 to 400 million years old. This stone is usually soft and feels like dry soap when touched, that’s […]
Granite Countertops
Granite countertops are usually the preferred choice for traditionally minded home owners looking for quality and a unique and long lasting finish, but which aren’t worried about price. Nature creates granite in a variety of colours, from white and gold to red, burgundy and black, with varying vein patterns that give each granite countertop a […]
Resurfacing Countertops
Refurbishing your kitchen is expensive and, even if you purchase cheap countertops, replacing all of your kitchen surfaces may be out of your budget. But if you want to make your kitchen look almost as good as new, resurfacing countertops can be a great alternative. Many stone and metal manufacturers specialise in resurfacing stone countertops, […]