Articles tagged: Stone countertops
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by lksd lskd Silestone Counter tops, whether you are upgrading an old kitchen or you are trying to "set-off" your new kitchen, are an excellent choice. written by Muthu kumar Finding the right countertop for your kitchen may be a challenging task. The countertops that you choose must be durable, stain-resistant, easy to clean and attractive.
written by lksd lskd Engineered stone countertops are made from a combination of quartz crystals, resin binders, and pigments. Quartz is one of the hardest natural substances on earth, and it makes engineered stone countertops very resistant to cutting, scratching, chipping, and breaking. The nonporous property of quartz makes them extremely durable and easy to maintain. written by Victor Kristophersten It wasn't all that many years ago when polished stone countertops first began to appear in homes on a regular basis. They had always been around but it was only in the past few decades that the technology was developed to make them as affordable as they now are. There are also now so many types and styles to select from as well, which can make choosing so hard to do. written by Anne Harvester Soapstone is extremely stain resistant. When you create a soapstone countertop, this quality is a very attractive feature, especially if the countertop is in a heavy-use area of the home such as a kitchen or bathroom. written by Jonathan Blocker Why should you consider soapstone countertops? If you know a great deal of cooking, you no doubt are aware of the kind of abuse that countertops must endure, especially when it comes to stains. In fact, soapstone – unlike its geologic cousin, marble – is chemically inert, and will not react with acidic nor alkaline substances. What this means is that virtually nothing you spill on it will cause permanent staining – simply wipe it off or remove it from the surface with a bit of fine sandpaper, and it’s good as new! written by Agnes umavathi With proper care, your granite or marble countertop wouls remain new-looking for years together. Stone is one of the easiest bases to maintain. And granite being 7 on the Mohs durable scale of 1 tp 10 is ultimatly unscratchable. Blot up spills immediately, before they spoil the surface.Clean the granite or marble stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap or you can do mild dishwashing liquid and warm water. << previous page 1 next page>> |