The Countertop Guy

DID YOU KNOW: Quartzite is even harder than quartz, with a rating between seven and eight on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Due to this high level of durability, quartzite is highly resistant to physical damage, like scratches, chips, and dents.

DID YOU KNOW: quartz does not scratch easily; in fact, granite tends to scratch easier than quartz. However, extreme pressure can cause a scratch, chip, or crack.

DID YOU KNOW: While hot pots and pans won't damage natural GRANITE countertops, they can burn the protective seal, so it's recommended to use pot holders or hot pads while you are cooking.

Tiber Quartz from Verona. A nice clean look on dark cabinets as well.

DID YOU KNOW: Though quartz countertops are very durable, placing a hot pan or baking dish directly on the surface will cause discoloration or even warping. To exercise caution, always use a trivet or coaster.

DID YOU KNOW: Quartz kitchen countertops are nonporous, so they don't need sealing like granite or marble do. This also means quartz does not get water stains easily.

Calacatta Roma Quartz

DID YOU KNOW.....
Quartz countertops are not made of solid quartz, but a mix of 90% crushed granite, marble, natural stone, or recycled industrial waste, such as ceramic, silica, glass, and mirrors. The other 10% is a polymeric or cement-based binder that binds all the material. The mix of these materials gives quartz countertops the look and feel of stone.

Quartz countertops can include some amount of actual quartz, but they contain no solid quartz extracted from quarries. The 90% of stone-like materials that form the base of quartz countertops are all waste byproducts of other quarrying or manufacturing processes, which makes quartz an eco-friendly countertop option.

Calacatta Dorado Nuovo Quartz, what a great look on any color of cabinet

Nuevo Calacatta Quartzite. It could be in your kitchen, just give me a call.

No job is too small, we do them all. Calacatta Fantasy quartzite desk or Bianca Superiore Quartz Vanity.

We installed these beautiful countertops of Calacatta Tree Gold Quartz in this home which the client had these blue cabinets installed. Yay or nay on the color combo?

Check out these beautiful countertops out from our last job, Bianca Superiore. Its always nice to have a satisfied customer that is so easy to work with as well.

We installed this backlit Muscovito Oro. What are your thoughts, yay or nay? ... more

Maui Wave Quartz on the perimeters and Montauk Quartz on the island with a nice herringbone pattern tile on the backsplash, all installed by our handy crews. Its also nice to deal with a client that knows what she wants Janet Herndon and a designer Dee Shaw who knows what she's doing.

This was a difficult install and it turned out beautiful! On the 12th story in a high rise apartment, it took a lot of time and patience but the crew did an excellent job. Quartz from Verona Marble and a porcelain tile backsplash to compliment the countertops.

Its always nice to work with great clients who make my job so much easier! Thanks to Amanda Greehey for being so easy to work with :-)

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This is Thunder White granite. Great flow with the popular colors of gray and white. Level 2 price

Verona White Granite is a good economically priced granite with a white background from Verona Marble Company to finish your home remodel.

QUARTZ:
(Engineered Stone) Man made of 85 to 95% Ground Quartz and adhered with 5% to 15% Resin
Most common reasons for selecting Quartz:
A white marble look with much less risk than marble. Kitchen friendly with resistance to stain. Never needs sealing.
Risk factor: Low to medium
Pricing: Medium to very high

GRANITE:
A natural stone that is burn proof and scratch resistant from any normal kitchen utensil. Colored Granites are generally very non-porous and extremely stain resistant. A superb value for your money at all price levels and near risk-free. Granite may need sealing periodically or yearly depending on the color chosen. Sealing granite is as easy as spray on and wipe off..
Most common reasons for selecting Granite:
Beauty, Cost, Durability, Best Resale Advantage.
Risk factor: Very low
Pricing: Low to very high

Santamargherita Virginia quartz countertops in a newly renovated Oak Cliff home completed.

A very difficult task to pull off trying (not recommended) to match a brand new enlarged island to the existing perimeter tops. But eventually found a slab that was just about a perfect match and looks awesome. Happy clients is the biggest payoff!

Level 1 White Moon granite; Easy and economical way to upgrade your kitchen.

Another project using Calacatta Dorada Nuovo Quartz from Verona Granite and Marble.

A popular question I hear these days is how do I clean my quartz counter tops? Its simple: Maintaining quartz is very easy and it does not require sealing. Simply wash with a soft cotton cloth and warm water, and mild soap if desired.

We installed a gorgeous slab of Bella Dolce quartz from Verona Marble Company at my last install

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