Do you dream of a kitchen that is up-to-date with the hottest trends and style? This dream can be turned into actuality with granite countertops. Kitchen granite countertops are one of the most appreciated additions that you can make in your kitchen space. For the few years, granite countertops have made a great impression in […]
Granite Worktops
These granite worktops perfectly complement traditional kitchens with their rich brown and black colour. The best way to describe Baltic brown is it has a black background base colour with brown patches. The brown within Baltic brown varies from a dark chocolate brown to a light brown in places, which really adds texture and character […]
In recent years the demand for exotic granite worktops has increased exponentially, due to the fact clients want a granite worktop that is unique. No other worktop offers the uniqueness and exclusivity than an exotic granite worktop offers. Bearing this in mind Marble 4 Life have imported 4 new exotic granites from different parts of […]
Granite worktops are increasing in popularity year on year, with 2013 being our busiest year ever. As people spend most of their time in the kitchen many opted to refurbish their kitchen in 2013 with granite worktops being the worktop of choice. The increasing popularity of granite worktops is due to the fact they are […]
There are lots of myths and misconceptions about granite worktops out there. In this article I am going to try to clear them. I am often asked the following questions by clients regarding granite worktops will they scratch, will they stain, can I put a hot pan on them and do they contain high levels […]
Your granite worktops must always be installed by a qualified stonemason that has experience in installing granite worktops. We are often asked by clients that can our kitchen fitter or builder install the worktops. I always advise against this as your kitchen fitter may be a joiner, but is unlikely to be a qualified stonemason. […]
This is the most important and critical aspect to having perfectly installed granite worktops. Therefore you always have to ensure that the company you are using for your granite worktops are going to come onsite to template. Templating involves producing exact millimetre replicas of your granite worktops using plastic sheets called correx. Some companies also […]
We have put together a short 5 step guide on what to look for when choosing a granite worktop’s supplier. As we understand it can be a daunting decision due to the fact it is a large purchase and there are many companies to choose from. 1) Large Premium Grade Slabs Ensure your granite […]
We source our Angola Black direct from the quarries in Angola and hand select the finest quality material available. This allows us to maintain our exceptionally high standards whilst keeping our prices competitive. Like most granites Angola Black comes in different grades and qualities. We only import large slabs of premium quality Angola Black, which […]
Granite is not the same. You are lucky if you have chosen good quality granite, but most people don’t know the serious consequences choosing poor quality granite could bring upon their kitchen surface. Think of your granite as a diamond. The price reflects the quality you’re getting and the pleasure you’ll get over the years. […]