Archive for 2012

How to seam granite countertops

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:07pm by kathy Comments Off on How to seam granite countertops

Seam granite countertops the right way or suffer with a cleaning issue and an eyesore. Granite seams are often a point of concern. How many seams are normal? How should they look? How can you make sure your fabricator is capable of producing a “perfect” seam? Seams in your granite tops are inevitable to get…

How to clean stainless steel sinks

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:05pm by kathy Comments Off on How to clean stainless steel sinks

Our stainless steel sinks are made of type 304 series alloy stainless steel, featuring the highest quality 18/10 chrome-nickel formulation. It is elegant, heavy-duty, 18 gauge, hygienic (non-porous material), rust-free, and extremely durable. The gauge is the thickness of the stainless steel. As a rule of thumb, the lower the number of the gauge, the…

Sink buying guide

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:04pm by kathy Comments Off on Sink buying guide

Although a granite sink is not typically found with granite countertops, it is one of many options for a kitchen or bathroom sink when you install granite counters. A real granite kitchen sink or granite composite sink is heavy and bulky. See What is Granite to learn more. A granite bathroom sink, many times, is…

Choosing your granite slabs

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:02pm by kathy Comments Off on Choosing your granite slabs

Granite slabs are not all created equal. For stone counters, here’s what you need to consider before choosing stone and where to find granite slabs wholesale. Granite slabs are the polished sheets of stone that your granite countertops start from. So how do you choose which stone is best for your granite counters? Besides the…

Uses of natural stone

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:56pm by kathy Comments Off on Uses of natural stone

An excellent choice for kitchen countertops, floors, and other heavily used surfaces Exact and current extraction figures are not available, as data collection from many countries is difficult. Statistics from various sources indicate that the granite quarried in the countries of China, India, and Brazil comprises approximately 2/3 of the granite used worldwide. There are…