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Thin is in: An Economic Solution for Great Kitchen Countertops

March 27, 2012
NeoLith Shows That Thin Is In

Why is it so great that NeoLith is only 5mm thick? That means that you are able to create kitchen renovations with a material that simply overlays your cabinets. It means there is no need to remove what is already there. And, that there is no huge mess to make, or to clean up during your kitchen renovations.

It also allows for a quicker installation and less time needed for your kitchen renovations. And, that spells savings for your pocket book. Because NeoLith is so amazingly thin, it is able to be cut in whatever shape is required to give your counter a new top. You can have a whole, new kitchen without serious construction. It can be done quickly, and you will not be eating out for weeks while waiting for your kitchen renovations to be finished.

Okay, it’s thin. That means it won’t last, right? Wrong! TheSize has created a process that allows for this material to be amazingly strong, even though it is really thin. It retains its shine; its surface cannot be easily scratched. It lasts and lasts. The great thing is, while it is lasting for all those years, it still looks as though it were added to your kitchen just yesterday. This, too, saves you money for your kitchen renovations.

NeoLith is really thin. It can be handled by a smaller crew. Because it is really light, there is no need for lots of laborers. It can be easily handled and carried from the van to the house. It can be placed on your floors or cabinets or counters with ease. No more huge crews tramping through your home.
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Affordable Kitchen Renovations Give You A Whole, Neolith by TheSize

March 22, 2012
When you look around your kitchen, do you dream about redecorating? You probably think the idea of kitchen renovations is completely out of your reach. You might think it would take too long to accomplish. Think again.

Affordable

NeoLith by TheSize changes your kitchen without tearing down counter tops or cabinets. In fact, you can remove nothing. You simply add a finishing touch to what is already in place. You will be amazed how great your kitchen looks by simply adding a new finish on your old counter tops and cabinets. When the finish is NeoLith, your kitchen has a modern feel, and still retains that homey atmosphere.

Easy To Install

NeoLith is amazing. It is light and very thin. This is accomplished by the process during which it is made. Rock is quarried, made into a distinct shape, given an outer layer for protection and then baked at very high temperatures. That is what gives it strength.

It is this strength with allows NeoLith something that other manufacturers cannot. Its thickness. It takes just 5 millimeters to turn an old counter top into a thing of beauty. It also makes installation a breeze, as this is incredibly light. Where other granite is heavy and unwieldy and needs many people to install, NeoLith is light and requires a lot fewer workers, thereby saving you money. And because it is so easy to work with, your kitchen renovations are completed much more quickly. Again, saving you money.

Long Lasting

Another aspect of strength is its longevity. Normally, shortly after kitchen renovations, granite finishes are stained or scratched. Because NeoLith by TheSize has no pores, stains are easily wiped away. Objects that normally scratch do not mar the surface. And the beauty lasts for years and years.  

Order from Marble and Granite, Inc., as we can offer the most choices on colors, because we are the largest distributor. Marble and Granite, Inc. also has the most knowledge about the installation process. Therefore, you would do well to ask for our advice. We can help you which company to choose for your individual project. 

Words alone cannot do this justice. Nor can photos. They give you a sense, but not the wonder of this material. Give a call to Marble and Granite, Inc. Take a look at this finish for yourself, and understand what is meant by beautiful and affordable kitchen renovations.
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Neolith by The Size at The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show April 24-26 in Chicago.

March 22, 2012
The industry’s largest international trade show and the ultimate destination for innovation and inspiration is taking place this April 24-26 in Chicago. The Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS) will once again feature more than 300,000 square-feet of exhibits with the industry’s newest and most impressive products, designs and technology from over 500 of the leading suppliers and manufacturers.
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Retail Store Finishing using Neolith by The Size

March 20, 2012
Retail Store Finishing

When it is time for your retail store finishing, you may wish to consider a two-tone. During the 1980s and 1990s, two-tone shops, houses and cars were quite popular. The style is beginning to make a come back. Two-toned walls and counters show a daring, yet elegant side of the proprietor. It also adds another dimension to an otherwise potentially bland space, while at the same time, making it seem larger to the viewer.

When you choose to renovate your store, you are making a statement that you are here for the long term. If you make the pronouncement of longevity, you instill a security with your customers that they are receiving quality goods and you will stand by them.

NeoLith by TheSize can help you with your retail store finishing by adding splashes of color to your establishment. Choosing this beautiful granite for your walls and counter tops, means the luster remains for years to come.

Since the material is baked in a kiln after a protective surface is added, objects are hard-pressed to mark this amazing finish. When folks plop down a large set of keys on the counter and slide them over to sign a credit card slip, the shine will not be marred with scratches. No more will your counters fade in the sunny parts of your displays, as the material is also UV protected.

This amazing stone finish from Spain is thin and light, so it is easy to handle. Yet, it is incredibly strong. And, it can contour to just the shape you want. Because of the array of colors, any scheme you imagine will come to life during your retail store refinishing.

Marble and Granite, Inc. has in stock this beautiful stone finish. You are able to choose any color in which the NeoLith is available, as Marble and Granite, Inc. is the biggest supplier in the northeastern portion of the country.

You would be doing yourself a favor to receive a recommendation from Marble and Granite, Inc. as to which installation companies are familiar with NeoLith and are the best for your project. With their excellent customer service, Marble and Granite, Inc. will make sure you have all you need for your retail store finishing and that the end product is just the way you want it! Bright, beautiful and attractive. Your retail store finishing will pull in those new customers and wow the current ones!
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Rare Blue Granite Countertops for One of a Kind Countertops

March 20, 2012

Not all granite is equal. While granite has generally become more affordable, allowing a wider range of homeowners to achieve beautiful granite countertops, there is still a large gap between granite varieties that are more available and those that are rare and hard to find. As it was quoted in a recent Channel 5 News article, "Granite is like diamonds." In most cases, it is high variation and dramatic movement and flow that makes particular granite slabs more rare and expensive rather than the color. The individual patterns of granite are what make them so uniquely exquisite. However, there is one hue that happens to be very hard to find in granite, and therefore, always comes with a bigger price tag. As the article quotes a Texas-based installer, "If someone is looking for granite that is really rare . . . choosing a a blue hue is the way to go." For those homeowners looking to make a stunning statement with their countertops, here are some of the rare blue granite slabs currently available here at Marble and Granite in Westwood, Massachusetts and Milford, Connecticut.

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Join the Marble and Granite Team to help fight Cancer

March 16, 2012

We have recently created a Marble and Granite company team to join the Jimmy Fund to Rally against cancer! This is a great way to pull together for a great cause. For each dollar donated to the Jimmy Fund, eighty-nine cents supports Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission. With a minimum of a $5 donation you can join the team and help us reach our company goal of $500. If you would like to participate you can go to our team page by following this link and make a donation: http://www.rallyagainstcancer.org/2012/marbleandgranite

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Granite Countertops, CaesarStone & Antolini Luigi are the Most Coveted Materials for Luxury Kitchens

March 15, 2012
"If money was no object, what would your dream kitchen look like?" This was the intriguing question we recently came across in an article published by Cleveland Live. With no concern of budget, you would surely want the finishes or features that were the absolute best in the industry. So what are the options when it comes to dream countertops for your dream kitchen? Here's what the Home & Garden column suggested as the leading high-end countertop options for luxury kitchens. 
  1. Rare, exotic granite countertops that are quarried in Italy or Brazil. 
  2. CaesarStone's Concetto countertops made of grate agate, rose quarts, white quartz and semiprecious and precious stone embedded by hand. 
  3. Luxury countertops from the Antolini Luigi which feature gemstone, precious stone and shell stone. 
Marble & Granitecarries all three of these coveted countertop options. To browse our stunning selection, please visit the Marble & Granite products page, which lists all prices per square foot. For questions on particular slabs, please call 877-39-STONE. 
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NeoLith By TheSize Introduces The Art Of Kitchen Renovations

March 15, 2012
A kitchen is the heart of a home. This brings the family together to converse about the day's adventures and future plans. The kitchen is where friends gather, over a cup of coffee, to discuss intimate feelings and new ideas.

A house with a functional kitchen is simply a house. A house with an artful, inviting kitchen brings folks together makes it a home. In today's world, where everything is rushed, everyone is separated, returning to the kitchen brings everyone together as one.

NeoLith by TheSize makes kitchen renovations an art. Not only can this room be functional to the fullest extent possible, it can also be beautiful for many years to come. With the array of colors offered, you can bring to fruition what you have always dreamed. NeoLith surfaces give the feeling of newness, regardless of the amount of use the kitchen has seen.

Because of a special process, kitchen renovations have a whole new meaning. You can now place a hot pan on the counter without fear of scorching. Those scratches on the floor are no longer possible.

NeoLith is brought to life by TheSize from Castellon, Spain in a kiln with a truly remarkable method. Rock is quarried, formed and coated with a special material. It is then baked in a kiln so they can fully fuse. When finished, this product is nearly indestructible. This material has no pores in which a stain can set. Cleaning up a messy spill is a breeze, leaving the top of the counter looking as new as the day it was installed. If a stain is stubborn, then an abrasive cleaner is not to be feared. Scratches on this surface are nearly impossible.

If you think this may be out of your reach, think again. NeoLith can be placed on top of existing counter tops, and that can bring down the price of kitchen renovations considerably. It can be cut to any shape. This material, though incredibly strong, is very thin. It can be transported and carried with ease and installed with little effort. Again, there is a savings.
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4 Tips for Budgeting to Achieve Best Value Granite Countertops

March 13, 2012
Most savvy homeowners and assiduous designers know that the only way to get the most for your money in a kitchen renovation project is by doing your homework. But when it comes to upgrading to new granite countertops, should consumers seek quotes or calculate a budget first? A recent report published by CNN Money advises that before obtaining quotes from contractors, consumers should calculate a rough budget to present to the contractor. Adapted from the CNN article, here are the steps consumers can take to calculate a budget in order to ensure contractors are giving you the best value granite countertops. 
  • Find what the average cost per square foot will be for your entire kitchen project.
  • Adjust this average cost to the scope of your project, for example if you are only replacing the island countertop as opposed to all kitchen surfaces. 
  • Modify the average cost per square foot to your location; metro areas on the east or west coast generally charge more per hour for labor costs than rural areas.
  • Adjust the average cost according to the quality of materials, whether you are opting for commercial grade or high-end granite materials. 

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Beautiful Stone Floors Of NeoLith By TheSize

March 13, 2012
When you walk into a room for the first time, chances are, one thing that really stands out is the floor. If it is covered in carpet, you may first notice the color, or maybe discoloration. Perhaps a stain or two makes you look more closely. For stone floors, you might notice the shine, or lack thereof. Scratches marring the surface will definitely stand out. These imperfections detract from the entire room, regardless of its size, color or decor.

A room is simply a room until a creative touch gives it life and turns it into a cozy space or piece of art. With stone floors by TheSize, NeoLith adds a creative, artful touch to any room with ease. And with this touch from the gallery is a luster, a shine so deep it gives you pause. You stand back and appreciate its qualities as you would a fine painting. To place this art on the floor where it can be destroyed seems wrong. Therein lies the quality.

With the amazing process designed by TheSize, clay and sand are magically turned into a beautiful stone floors with a protection all their own. The secret is the glaze and how it is applied to the other materials to form a perfect union. A seal so complete there are no pores, so instead of wreaking havoc, a spilled glass of wine is easily wiped away. A protection so strong that scratches are nonexistent. This process also gives the floor a consistent look throughout the house.

Because of its unique strength, the NeoLith stone floors are able to be installed with ease. The material can be quite thin, so that equals a much smaller weight in the full lengths and the tiles of various sizes. Transportation and manually moving the material can be done comfortably. Laying the slabs takes little effort, as it is not back breaking work like most stone floors can be. With only two workers, the floor is laid quickly and without hassle. This equals less cost for the installation.
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