Austin Countertops

PROPERTIES FOR AN EXCELLENT GRANITE COUNTERTOP

Granite is a material that has been used for thousands of years as an architectural material. From statues to staircases, natural granite is used in many applications. Throughout its long history, natural granite has been used as a material for many applications. In this article, we will delve into this historic material. As we do, […]

CARE FOR A QUARTZ COUNTERTOP

This natural material is one of those stones that you will find on the higher end of the hardness scale. Natural quartz has a hardness of 7, making it suitable for a variety of uses. The formation of this natural stone is an interesting process. With characteristics that make it quite different from other materials, […]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF STONE FOR MARBLE AND GRANITE PT 2

Although marble is like granite in some ways, it is very different in others. For example, marble is made up of different minerals than its ‘harder cousin’ and, as a softer stone with sensitivity to acids, it is susceptible to further deterioration. Etching is perhaps the most common problem other than staining when it comes […]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF STONE FOR MARBLE AND GRANITE PT 1

Your natural stone is an investment that you undoubtedly treasure and want to protect correctly and with proper care and maintenance. For this, a variety of liquids have been created for marble stone care and granite stone maintenance. Granite Countertop Care Although granite is a hard and highly durable material, it is also porous. The […]

PROPERTIES FOR AN EXCELLENT QUARTZ COUNTERTOP PART 2

Engineered Quartz Countertop Durability Engineered quartz surfaces are considered to be a durable material and are often used for countertops. But why is that the case? We need to revisit the properties we mentioned earlier to answer that question. Hardness and scratch resistance go hand in hand. And these are the properties that contribute to […]

PROPERTIES FOR AN EXCELLENT QUARTZ COUNTERTOP PART 1

The Quartz is the name of a material that continues to confuse people. The term quartz can mean different things to various people. Knowing a bit about quartz helps us to understand some key differences in the way the term is used. In this art,icle we will take a look at various kinds of “quartz”. […]

POLISHED MARBLE FINISHES FOR A COUNTERTOP PT 3

Oily or Colored Substances Can Stain Marble These are perhaps the kind of “stains” that most people are thinking of when they think of a stain. It is the additive process mentioned earlier in this article. This kind of stain happens when a colored substance is absorbed into a marble stone and then the liquid […]

POLISHED MARBLE FINISHES FOR A COUNTERTOP PT 2

Marble’s magnificence is due in part to the shiny, wondrous gleam that elegantly radiates from its deep lustrous appearance. But what is it that causes the glowing sheen that marble lovers value? In large part, it is a mineral called calcite. This mineral exists in the form of a crystal that is very shiny. Another […]

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