For many years Kashmir White also known as Cashmere White granite worktops have been very popular. The natural beauty of Kashmir White with its creamy off white background, grey and black veining has made it a very popular choice. Also the fact that no two batches of Kashmir White will ever be the same adds […]
Month: October 2013
Quartz worktops are the most durable worktops money can buy. Due to the fact that they have been engineered to be heat proof, scratch resistant and stain proof. However quartz worktops are not indestructible, so care should still be taken. As long as your worktops are manufactured from genuine quartz slabs using Breton Spa machinery […]
Granite is one of the most durable and hardwearing natural stones available. As long as your granite worktops are manufactured, templated and installed correctly they will give you many years of enjoyment. Granite is very slightly porous, so you have to ensure that you treat it with care. Especially the lighter colours as the […]
Once your granite worktops have been templated by our stonemason, they will be manufactured in our state of the art manufacturing facility. All your granite worktops will be cut from large granite slabs on our automatic laser saws. Every granite slab is inspected by our stringent quality control before the manufacturing process is started to […]
In this article I will describe the journey of your granite worktops from the quarry to your kitchen. Granite is an igneous rock that was formed in the ground over a million years ago from molten magma, which rises through cracks and crevasses in the earth’s crust. As the molten magma rises it cools and […]
Granite worktops cut from large slabs You need to ensure that your granite worktops are cut from large premium grade slabs, which are normally 3 meters by 2 meters. This ensures that all your kitchen worktops are cut from one large slab. Sometimes if you have a large kitchen it might need to be cut […]
A worktop is the focal point of your kitchen, so it is very important that you choose the right colour. As a quartz or granite worktop is a lifetime investment and you will be living with your choice for a long time. Quartz and granite worktops are virtually indestructible and perfect choice for keen cooks […]
Cut onsite granite worktops Many companies in recent years have started advertising a one day service where they come and manufacture your worktops onsite. This is probably the worst way you can manufacture a granite worktop and you should be aware of any company making such claims. A quality granite worktop needs to first be […]
Many customers face the dilemma of whether to purchase a quartz or granite worktop and often ask what is the difference. In this article we will explain the main differences between a quartz and a granite worktop. Granite Worktops Granite is a natural igneous rock which is formed in the ground over millions of years. […]