Archive for March, 2012

Choosing the right backsplash

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:21pm by kathy Comments Off on Choosing the right backsplash

Do you need a kitchen backsplash? Before answering that question it’s important to know what exactly backsplashes are. These are sections of material that are attached to walls located behind a counter, sink, or stove. As their name suggests, people use them to protect their wallpaper or painted walls from “splashes” that occur during cooking,…

Selecting the right sink for your kitchen

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:20pm by kathy Comments Off on Selecting the right sink for your kitchen

Undermount Sinks vs. Drop in Sinks Kitchen sinks are primarily broken up into two distinctive styles, drop in and the now popular undermount sinks. The drop in sink is the most versatile because it can be utilized in any countertop surface, whereas the undermount is primarily restricted to solid surface countertops. The hottest sink on…

Granite countertop edges

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:18pm by kathy Comments Off on Granite countertop edges

Granite countertop edges can be straight, beveled, or rounded, or for a fancier edge, curved edges can be combined with straight edges in a number of varieties, or a custom edge can be designed. The least expensive edge is a straight, square edge which comes with a very minimal bevel, called a chamfer, along the…

Composite sinks guide

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:15pm by kathy Comments Off on Composite sinks guide

There are three main types of composite sinks available in today’s marketplace. Mixing natural materials with polyresin or acrylic fillers makes the composite. This mixture is poured into a mold and becomes the composite sink you purchase for your home. Composite sinks are available in a variety of styles to fill every need in your…

What is granite slab?

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:14pm by kathy Comments Off on What is granite slab?

Of all the building material terms and names tossed about by builders and designers, “slab” may be one of the more confusing. While “tile” and “countertop” call to mind a direct image, the term “granite slab” may not. A granite slab is what will become many of the surfaces within your home, office or building….