Thursday, March 31, 2016

The value of Granite Countertops

 
 
Granite is the #1 choice for residential and commercial installations. Granite offers an elusive, unique beauty created only in nature. It adds character and warmth to kitchens, baths and other areas of the home with a richness that cannot be duplicated by synthetic materials.

Choosing granite not only gives your kitchen and bath timeless performance and beauty, but increases the value of your home.
 
 
The value and benefits of a granite countertop long outlasts all other countertop material.
 
  • The sunlight dances off the small crystals and changes the appearance of your stone throughout the day.
  • You will still admire the beauty of your natural stone ten years down the road.
  • Granite countertops are very affordable.
  • Each and every granite stone is unique.
  • Granite counter tops are beautiful.
  • Comfortable in any decor.
  • It is impossible to duplicate the true beauty of granite.
  • There are hundreds of color choices.
  • Many different patterns... veins, specks, and swirls.
  • Granite is colored all the way through.
  • This natural stone is readily available.
  • It's easy to clean.
  • Granite is a sanitary countertop material.
    It does not harbor bacteria.
  • Granite can usually be repaired if it's damaged.
  • It's not a trend.
  • Kid Friendly.
  • It is strong.
  • Granite is hard to scratch.
  • You can cut on it.
  • It's a hard stone to polish and finish. It's even harder to wear off the polished finish.
  • Hot items such as griddles, fryers, and toaster ovens won't burn or leave char marks on your granite countertop.
  • The cool surface of the stone is perfect for rolling out candy or dough.
  • If you don't like the cool surface, put in a radiant heating system beneath the granite.
  • Granite is durable, it will last your lifetime and more.
  • Granite is a siliceous stone and not highly susceptible to damage from acids.
  • Not all granites need to be sealed.
  • Sealing granite is simple. It's similar to waxing your car.
  • Granite can have arches, curves, and 90 degree angles.
  • Your property value will increase.
  • Granite is used on the interior or the exterior of your home and business.
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    Sunday, March 13, 2016

    What you need to know when choosing a stone countertop fabricator!

    When choosing a fabricator for your stone countertop, choose an experienced fabricator who will go above and beyond to give you the best from your natural stone slab.
    Stone countertop fabricators really are artists! The experienced ones really know what they are doing in the many steps of creating your custom stone countertop. Every stone slab is different in flow, pattern, quality and color, meaning you can't treat all of them the same. An experienced fabricator will give you the best placement, without obvious breaks in flow, pattern and color. A virtually seamless stone countertop could be yours when you choose a talented, experienced fabricator!

    Countertops by Southwest Granite

    Countertops by inexperienced fabricators, NOT by the Southwest Granite team.

    The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten. 

    www.Southwest-Granite.com