With the growing popularity of granite as the material of choice for countertops and worktops, it’s easy to think that it has no downside whatsoever. It’s extra tough, elegant, and so easy to maintain. However, despite all these advantages, the cost of granite can be very prohibitive, ranging from $60 to $150 or more per [...]
Due to the prohibitive cost of granite, not many people can afford to use it for all their countertops. A good way to get around this problem is to use granite sparingly in a kitchen, for instance. You can use granite tiles for your backsplash and regular kitchen tiles, perhaps with the same hue, for [...]
Many people are confused by the term “marble granite countertops.” It’s actually a countertop made of granite but having the look of marble. The patterns mimic that of marble rather than regular granite slabs, and the sheen and smoothness of the marble granite countertop is likened to that of marble. This type of countertop is [...]
These types of countertops are still classified under natural stone because soapstone, like marble and granite, is also quarried. It is preferred by many homeowners for the rustic look it exudes. It’s called soapstone because rubbing your hand over it is like rubbing a piece of dry soap – not harsh and cold, but somehat [...]