Wrentham Showroom 12 South Street Wrentham, MA 02093 United States (US) Phone: (508) 384-5715   Wrentham Showroom Route Your location: No route could be calculated. The post We have moved our wrentham store appeared first on Bedrock Granite Co ..read more

A granite countertop will last for decades, but it does need some periodic maintenance and you’ll want to use a little extra caution to protect it from damage. The maintenance and care you give your granite countertop will be similar to other natural stones like marble, travertine, or soapstone. All you’ll need to keep your granite countertop clean on a daily basis is a soft rag and some hot water. To disinfect and protect the countertop, use a granite spray cleaner once per day. On a weekly basis, clean the countertop thoroughly; that is, clean under and behind appliances or other items kept ..read more

Quartz countertops are quickly becoming the high-end countertop of choice thanks to the variety of colors available, ease of maintenance, and durability. In many ways, quartz is very similar to granite—in fact, it’s an element in granite—but the engineering process, which binds the quartz with resin and various colored pigments, makes it non-porous and extremely durable. Caesarstone, Silestone, Dekton (made by Silestone), and Cambria are just a handful of the most popular quartz manufacturers. These materials are available in slabs similarly to how you’d buy slabs of marble or granite. Quartz ..read more

Caring for Your Marble Kitchen Countertop Once found only in the most exclusive homes, marble has become a much more accessible material thanks to modern technology and quarrying processes. The maintenance and care you give your marble countertop will be similar to other natural stones like granite, travertine, or soapstone, however, marble does have a few particularities that you’ll need to watch out for. Marble is a metamorphic rock made from crystallized limestone. The stone is well suited to polishing and can be polished to have a mirror-like finish. However, because marble is so prone to ..read more

You’ve chosen the stone, and now you learn there are different finish options! Having a hard time deciding what countertop finish is the right one for you? We walk you through the differences between polished, honed and leathered… Polished A polished finish gives the smooth surface a shiny, much glossier look. The polish that coats the top also acts as a type of protection, as it seals more of the pores on the stones surface, which helps the stone repel moisture, therefore allowing it to withstand stains better. However, the reflective characteristic of the finish makes it more prone to scratc ..read more

Things to Know About — Using Marble for Kitchen Countertops Marble, particularly white marble, is a very popular choice with today’s designers and consumers. Marble has been used as a work surface for centuries, and will last a lifetime. However, there are characteristics that the consumer should be aware of prior to selecting marble for their countertops: 1. Marble is a softer stone than granite so it can and will scratch. The typical granite is about 7 on the MOHS (Measure of Hardness Scale), where diamond is 10 and Talc is 1. Steel is a 5, and the typical marble is about 3.5. This means th ..read more

When it comes to home remodels, the decisions to be made can be overwhelming. With a variety of options on each element you’re replacing, you may find your head buzzing with stress. However, at Spencer Granite, we strive to make our customers lives easy. If you can’t decide between marble and granite countertops, here’s a list of characteristics that may help you choose which material is right for your needs. Appearance Whether you’re replacing counters in the kitchen or bathroom, the aesthetic you’re aiming for will differ between individuals. As with any material, appearance is a personal pr ..read more

When planning your countertops or other projects, one of the most important and satisfying tasks is to select your material—granite, marble, soapstone, or one of the other natural or man-made products. To get what you want, you have two general decisions and one specific choice to make. You start with the kind of stone and the dominant color you prefer, and then choose the actual slab that will be used. Our resources FAQ gives you a good overview of the types of material available, their strengths and weaknesses, and their suitability for specific applications. Online views, such as our portf ..read more

Wrentham Showroom 12 South Street Wrentham, MA 02093 United States (US) Phone: (508) 384-5715   Wrentham Showroom Route Your location: No route could be calculated. The post We have moved our wrentham store appeared first on Bedrock Granite Co ..read more

A granite countertop will last for decades, but it does need some periodic maintenance and you’ll want to use a little extra caution to protect it from damage. The maintenance and care you give your granite countertop will be similar to other natural stones like marble, travertine, or soapstone. All you’ll need to keep your granite countertop clean on a daily basis is a soft rag and some hot water. To disinfect and protect the countertop, use a granite spray cleaner once per day. On a weekly basis, clean the countertop thoroughly; that is, clean under and behind appliances or other items kept ..read more