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Step Up the Style in your Laundry Room with Natural Stone Countertops

January 03, 2013

It's one of the most sought-after attributes for potential home buyers. Ask any realtor, and they'll tell you that buyers constantly ask, "Does it have granite countertops?" It's not hard to understand why. Granite is a beautiful stone that will stand the test of time, both in durability and style. With a variety of colors available, granite goes well in any room, yet how often do you see it in a laundry room? Often overlooked because of its function, there is no reason not to give your laundry room a makeover.

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2013 Bath Designs Trends

December 20, 2012
For many homeowners, the New Year will include a new bathroom! Of course, this is also because - in addition to kitchens - bathrooms are one of the most popular remodeling projects for adding value to homes and achieving a high return on investment. So what will be some of the most popular ways to achieve beautiful and timeless bathroom designs in 2013? To find out, let's take a look at some of the top trends predicted for bathroom designs in 2013
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Luxurious Island Design Ideas for High-End Kitchen Countertops

September 11, 2012
Designing an island for a high-end kitchen involves several decisions. To begin the design process, here are five questions you should as yourself. 
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Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario: Differentiating Between Types of Italian Marble Countertops

September 04, 2012
Derived from a Greek word that means "to sparkle, flash and gleam," marble is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious materials in the world. And although marble is extracted from quarries all over the globe, some of the most precious varieties of marble are found in Italy. The most popular Italian marble varieties are carrara, calacatta and statuario. To the untrained eye, these stones may all look like the same type of white marble. Confusion is also added because calacatta is quarried in Carrara, Italy.
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The Truth Behind Marble Countertops for Kitchens

August 28, 2012

A common misconception is that marble does not belong in the kitchen, and that it is better suited for bathrooms or other low-traffic areas. However, we'd like to clear up this delusion. While it is important to know that marble requires slightly more care to keep it from staining or scratching, marble can provide long lasting beauty and durability in the kitchen as long as it is installed and maintained properly. 

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New Ways to Incorporate Warm Marble Countertops in the Kitchen

August 23, 2012

The rare elegance of marble cannot be emulated by any other material. With exquisite softness, distinctive coloring, and dramatic veining, every slab of marble is completely unique. Marble surfaces result in an exclusive look that is both sophisticated and inviting. 

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Marble and Granite Incorporated in World's Finest Monuments

July 10, 2012
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White Carrara Quarry

July 05, 2012

A great pictures of White Carrara quarry that Maurizio, our Italian buyer took. No need for words.White Carrara Quarry resized 600

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The Incredible Durability of Caesarstone Surfaces

June 21, 2012

When it comes to durability, Caesarstone takes the crown, even up against granite, marble, laminate and solid surfaces such as other engineered stones. Combining the best qualities from nature and technology, Caesarstone is both nonporous and nonabsorbent. It is an ideal surface even for the residential or commercial areas that receive the highest traffic or exposure to moisture and liquids.

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What You Need To Know About Marble Countertops

May 08, 2012
Marble has both a scientific and commercial definition. Scientific marble was once limestone that achieved metamorphosis from intense pressures and high temperatures within the earth. This altered its crystalline structure and introduced other minerals that produced the valuable colors and veining. Commercially, any stone capable of taking a polish (with the exception of granite) is known as marble. This includes travertine, onyx, serpentine and limestone. Marble is found in the mountainous regions of Canada, Italy, Germany, Spain, the U.S., Greece and other countries worldwide.

Most common uses of marble:

Marble adds a sophisticated element to your home, and its wonderful appearance, superior engineering characteristics, and ease of maintenance makes it a natural choice for floors, wall coverings, fireplace facing and hearth, table tops, and bathroom walls, floors, vanity tops, tub decks, and showers. Polished marble will serve well as flooring in areas where little sand is tracked onto these floors. Honed (flat finished) marble, limestone, or travertine will do very well in high traffic areas.

Care and precautions:

Marble should be cared for as you would a fine wood finish. Using coasters on tabletops and cleaning up spills immediately will preserve marble's natural beauty. Polished marble on a bathroom countertop requires you not to leave any thing that will cause rust, chemical, or food stains on the countertop, and the countertop will need to be sealed occasionally. Lemon juice or other food acids can etch polished marble and cause flat spots, and marble is more easily stained by oils, juices and metals. Stains on marble are more complicated to remove. A honed marble on a kitchen countertop is a better choice than polished. Never use bleach, Comet or acidic cleaners on polished marble. These will etch the surface and remove the shine.

Check out Marble and Granite Inc.'s wide selection of over 100 different types of Marbles.

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