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Is quartzite very porous? Why is there such a wide range in feedback from others experiences? Well, simply and truthfully, not all material labeled as quartzite is a true quartzite… and this a cause of great confusion. The reason for mislabeling stone can be varied: inadvertent over-generalization or classification of products, misinformed industry professionals, or the fact that some material types can often draw a higher premium than others and, therefore, an attempt may be made to pass of one material for something it is not. We will quickly dive into this, clear up some confusion, and help ..read more

By Frederick M. Hueston, Technical Editor “Help, I spilled cooking oil all over my new granite countertop and it left a huge stain.” How do I remove the yellow stains from my white marble shower?” Can the stains on my floor be removed or do I need to replace the floor?” These are just a few of the countless questions fabricators, restoration contractors and others in the industry get on a daily basis. Is the stone mined? Does it need to be replaced? The answer may be “yes”-unless you have the magic potion that will remove most imbedded stains from stone. The “Guide to Stain Removal” which appe ..read more

To ensure your new investment will provide you with a lifetime of aesthetics and utility, proper maintenance is critical. Natural Stone products are porous by nature and require a different maintenance program than quartz (engineered stone). NEW INSTALLATION: Although BBG will provide two courtesy coats of good sealer to all-natural stone materials purchased (other than soapstone), re-sealing is strongly recommended for newly installed marble or other natural stone products- to provide maximum below-the-surface stain protection. Be careful to select a high-quality sealer to protect your natura ..read more

For many, their kitchen is the most important room in their house. And most real estate experts agree that the best way to improve or raise the property value of a house is to remodel the kitchen. The four major components of a kitchen remodel usually involve replacing the major appliances, installing new floors, replacing or re-facing the kitchen cabinets, and installing a new countertop. Let’s focus on that final component – replacing your current kitchen countertop material with a new one. Naturally, it involves more than just running off to the store to pick out a new countertop for your k ..read more

Though all of us would like to stay in our homes, you also need to look at the future and consider your home as an investment, not just in setting up your family life, but also financially especially when it comes to selling it. Though house prices may be down these days, there are still things that you can do to increase the value of your home. One of these is improving the internal design of your house through granite kitchen countertops or marble countertops. As these could be easily seen as luxury items, these could be added premiums when deciding to sell off your property. But as with any ..read more

Granite (Igneous Rock)  – Prestigious and long-lasting, granite has long been the chosen countertop for its high heat and scratch resistance, inertness against harsh chemicals, and natural beauty. With the availability of hundreds of various colors and patterns, as well as many finish options, granite can lend itself easily to nearly any design. There are many other stones and subgroups of this igneous category that are not true granite, but for all practical purposes are labeled and used interchangeably with true granites. For example, Absolute Black is considered a granite for generic c ..read more