February 14, 2022
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Are you looking to remodel your kitchen this year? This is a smart decision, as renovating a kitchen can provide utility now and then pay off with increased resale value when you decide to sell your home. Countertops are the most commonly improved feature in kitchen renovations, with nine out of 10 homeowners choosing to upgrade them. Read on to find out about this year’s kitchen countertop trends. Quartz Engineered quartz is the leading material for upgrading kitchen countertops. More than 40 percent of homeowners choose quartz when updating their countertops. This manufactured product comes in a wide range of... View Article
January 17, 2022
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One of the first things homeowners want to do when remodeling their kitchen is to add custom kitchen countertops. Switching out old, peeling, cracked countertops with shiny new ones can instantly transform how the space appears. Plus, new countertops are highly practical, providing excellent space for food preparation. Let’s look at all the pros of custom countertop installation. Durability When you invest in countertops that are suited for your home, you have complete control over the materials you’re using. This means that you’ll know right from the start how durable they are. If you pick up a generic countertop, you’ll... View Article
November 8, 2021
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As you prepare for a kitchen remodel, one of the key considerations you’ll need to spend some time on is the type of countertop material you will purchase. This is an important decision, because your countertop should last you a couple decades at least and you’re going to be looking at it every single day. Two of the most common options these days are granite countertops and Corian solid surface countertops. Both solid surface and granite materials are high-quality countertop materials that should hold up well for many years of use. They even will look somewhat alike from a distance.... View Article
June 7, 2021
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The natural stone look for countertops has become increasingly popular over the last few years. While there’s certainly value to installing granite or marble countertops, for one reason or another, that doesn’t always make sense. Enter Corian and quartz countertops. Both Corian and quartz countertops combine the use of natural stone and manmade additives to form a stone-like surface. Corian is actually a brand name trademarked by DuPont, and is synonymous with solid surface countertops (like Kleenex with facial tissues). Quartz is a natural stone, and its minerals make up the vast majority of its surface. This article will examine... View Article
May 24, 2021
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Over the past few decades, granite countertops have become very fashionable. The countertops in every home have shifted from being merely a functional surface for making burger patties to the centerpiece of the kitchen. For many homeowners, cream-colored laminate just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Enter granite countertops. There are several benefits to using granite countertops, both aesthetic and functional, and we will cover some of them in this article. We’ll also cover some of the maintenance necessary for granite countertops in Midland, MI, including how often you need to seal your granite countertops. What are some benefits to installing granite... View Article