If you ask this question to any retailer of granite worktops in UK, you would probably get a straight and direct YES! However, the truth needs a little bit more explanation. Granite surfaces as you might know are natural stones made from cooled down and compressed lava rocks which were deposited under the surface of […]
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Give your kitchen a boost with granite worktops When it comes to upgrading your home you want everything to look perfect, especially in the rooms where a lot of your time is spent. The kitchen is often the heart of the home and when it comes to choosing materials for your kitchen you want the […]
Benefits of granite kitchen worktops Granite worktops Best used: Any area of the kitchen, including around the sink and next to the hob or oven. A large expanse of glossy granite makes a striking island worktop Best look: It’s a luxury material that never falls out of fashion and suits traditional and modern styles. Available […]
Understanding The Various Granite Grades You might have seen granite slabs with different price tags on them and wondered if it was because of the quality of the granite stone or the rare colours and patterns some blocks have. Granite, being a natural stone has almost consistent strength and quality throughout and the price differences […]
Feel like your kitchen is needs a little revamp? Instead of sending large amounts of money on a complete overhaul, use these 4 simple ways to add a new spark to your cookhouse: 1. Replace cupboard doors– You can easily give your cupboards and cabinets a facelift by replacing the old doorknobs or entire doors. […]
Natural stones add more value to the home whether you install them as flooring, worktops in kitchen and bathrooms or as coffee tables and decorative statues. The two most commonly used natural stones in the construction industry are granite and marble. While one is made of cool magma rocks, the other is a metamorphic rock […]
What do you think goes into granite worktop processing? How the huge granite rocks transform into beautiful slabs that you install as counters in your kitchen? Well, here we have described the complete process into three simple steps for you to understand: Step 1- Templating Before the granite can be cut and polished into […]
Granite as we have already discussed in our previous posts is the topmost preferred worktop material in the United Kingdom for kitchens and as counters in bathrooms. Focusing on its immense use as kitchen countertops, here we have compiled a list of three of its features that make it a favourite among users: 1.One […]
Because it is worth every penny you put in! Granite apart from being the natural stone with high heat, stain and water resistant properties also provides aesthetically appealing looks and sleek shiny surfaces. From being used as floorings and in bars and restaurants, granite has travelled a long way in reaching the kitchen of the […]
No kitchen design is complete without a workable cabinet layout and a complementary worktop to go along with it. Now, granite and quartz worktops are one of the most widely used worktop materials throughout the United Kingdom. They are liked for not only their elegant and royal looks but also the durability they provide. Here […]