Help! – My Granite Doesn’t Feel Smooth
Linda called from Phoenix concerned that her granite didn’t feel smooth to the touch by Torin Dixon Linda just had Mascarello granite from Brazil installed and she complained that as she rubs her hands across the surface, she feels “dips, cracks, and humps”. I explained to her that many of the “Exotic” granites are made…
Do Resined Slabs Need To Be Sealed?
Having first hand knowledge of the quarry and factory processes, I did some investigating from the resin manufacturer about this age old question. Please see my article written for the Slippery Rock Gazette.
Extending a granite island countertop
Questioner: Derrek Category: Kitchen Design/Remodeling Private: No Subject: Kitchen island extension Question: I am interested in extending my existing island. It has a cooktop and hood with little to no counter space. It’s a blue pearl granite top. I’d essentially like to keep it all even with an addition of more blue pearl granite. Is…
Granite Replacing Laminate Countertops
Questioner: Sean Q. Category: Kitchen Design/Remodeling Private: No Subject: Granite Replacing Formica Question: Hello Torin, I have removed all of my Formica countertops and will be replacing with granite. I have approx. 60 square feet. Fortunately all of the cabinetry is completely level and I didn’t lose one tile from the backsplash when I removed…
Do Quartzite Countertops need to be Sealed?
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