Saturday, February 16, 2013
Countertop Comparison Infographic
I worked hard on this infographic. It might not be the most amazing image ever, but I still think it's very useful for anyone looking to replace their kitchen countertops with natural stone.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Granite vs Quartz Countertops
There sure are a lot of people looking to replace their current countertops. Countertops are big business and the first thing that's usually discussed during a kitchen refresh or make over is replacing them.
The most popular high end surface is without a doubt granite. It's a beautiful surface that wears extremely well in the kitchen.
A popular alternative to granite are quartz countertops. Quartz is also a beautiful surface that stands up to the heavy abuse that we often put our kitchen surfaces through.
When you compare granite vs quartz you'll see that there are a couple key differences between the two.
The most important difference is in the maintenance. Quartz requires pretty much none while granite needs to be sealed every twelve to eighteen months. It's not a complicated process and you can do it in about a half an hour or so. It's much like waxing a car.
If you start to slack on this yearly chore you might notice that stains don't clean up as easily as they once do. You might not be able to see it but bacteria may be growing in hidden crevices of the countertop. Granites biggest downfall is also one of its biggest selling points. The fact that it's a natural stone.
Since it is a stone it's porous and stains and bacteria can find a place to hide in those pores. Seal them up with a granite sealant and you'll be all set though.
Because quartz is a mixture of natural stone and rock hard resin it's nonporous and doesn't allow stains and bacteria to settle into it.
That's the biggest difference between the two. If you want to learn more specifics about granite vs quartz you can visit the links throughout this article. They'll go a bit more in depth and help you to make your decision.
The most popular high end surface is without a doubt granite. It's a beautiful surface that wears extremely well in the kitchen.
A popular alternative to granite are quartz countertops. Quartz is also a beautiful surface that stands up to the heavy abuse that we often put our kitchen surfaces through.
When you compare granite vs quartz you'll see that there are a couple key differences between the two.
The most important difference is in the maintenance. Quartz requires pretty much none while granite needs to be sealed every twelve to eighteen months. It's not a complicated process and you can do it in about a half an hour or so. It's much like waxing a car.
If you start to slack on this yearly chore you might notice that stains don't clean up as easily as they once do. You might not be able to see it but bacteria may be growing in hidden crevices of the countertop. Granites biggest downfall is also one of its biggest selling points. The fact that it's a natural stone.
Since it is a stone it's porous and stains and bacteria can find a place to hide in those pores. Seal them up with a granite sealant and you'll be all set though.
Because quartz is a mixture of natural stone and rock hard resin it's nonporous and doesn't allow stains and bacteria to settle into it.
That's the biggest difference between the two. If you want to learn more specifics about granite vs quartz you can visit the links throughout this article. They'll go a bit more in depth and help you to make your decision.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Cleaning Quartz Countertops - How To Clean
All you have to do to clean you quartz countertops is wipe them down with a sponge or paper towel and common household cleansers. Products that you already have in your house a perfectly safe for quartz. For example you can use Windex, Formula 409, or watered down white vinegar if you bought quartz because it's one of the eco counters that are environmentally friendly.
My favorite option is the watered down white vinegar. I mix up one part white vinegar to about two parts water for an an natural and very inexpensive household cleanser. You can use it on anything that you can use windex on for just a fraction of the price.
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