Paramount Granite & Marble

Shiny, colorful, and elegant, granite countertops are a timeless addition to your home. Antibacterial and heat resistant, these countertops will help you work effortlessly in your kitchen. Granite is a worthy investment, so maintaining and keeping your countertops is essential when it comes to durability. Read below to learn how to properly disinfect and care for your granite countertops.  How To Clean Granite Countertops  Double-Check Sealing: Granite tends to be very durable and less absorbent in comparison to marble, however, unsealed granite can absorb unwanted oils and spills. Double-check that your granite is sealed. If it’s hard to tell, you may have to do a sealant test. First, put a few drops of water on the counter and see if it soaks in. If it absorbs, then your granite needs to be sealed. Harsh cleaning chemicals could stain the unsealed granite, causing further damages, so this test is important to overall granite maintenance.  Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Harsh...

If you’re looking around your house and wondering what you can do to improve it, granite countertops might be the answer. Granite countertops are very popular these days as they are extremely durable. You should consider granite countertops because they have great heat resistant capacity and do not absorb water.  When it comes time to select the right granite countertop for your home make sure you avoid making these 5 mistakes.  1. Choosing the Wrong Thickness This is a very common mistake a lot of first-time buyers make. Before choosing a granite countertop, take a look at your kitchen, bathroom, or wherever it is that you want to put the granite countertop. You want to make sure you find one that will work well with what you have. The thickness of granite countertops can vary from ¾ inch to ¼ inch. Choosing the wrong thickness can lead to t oo many unsightly seams on your counter, and you do NOT want that. 2. Choosing the Wrong Color There are a couple of things ...

Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you granite countertops are one of the most sought-after attributes for potential homebuyers. It’s easy to understand why. A durable and beautiful stone, granite has a classic look that will stand the test of time. Granite is water-resistant, and when sealed, is almost impervious to damage. It is also available in just about any size. Its attractiveness and resilience will also add to the resale value of any home, if and when you choose to sell.  With its great versatility, granite countertops can complement any room. Yes, any room. While granite countertops are most likely found in the kitchen, granite can be utilized in other rooms of your home. If you’re a fan of the look and feel of granite, consider these other places for granite: Bathroom. Adding a granite countertop to your vanity is an easy and cost-effective way to update your bathroom’s aesthetics. Granite can also withstand the water, heat, and humid environment ...

For years, natural stone has been used in kitchens, bathrooms, businesses, and almost anywhere you think of! Natural stone has its own unique characteristics that can’t compare to any kind of man-made surface. With the rise in popularity and all of the use it’s gotten over time, it’s no wonder a few myths have come about. These myths are busted and shouldn’t stop you from investing in natural stone. Read below to learn why these myths are busted!  Top 3 Myths About Natural Stone  Myth #1 Easily Stains : This is one of the most common myths about natural stone. Homeowners will avoid purchasing natural stone all based on a common misunderstanding: natural stone will stain and will be unrepairable. Depending on the stain, it can take some work more than others, however, all stains can come out of natural stone.  Myth #2 High Maintenance: Some people like to say Natural Stone is too much up-keep in your home and requires too much maintenance. However, with some eas...

For several years quartz countertops were considered an alternative to granite, but over the past 10-years, the pendulum has swung in the other direction as quartz countertops have grown in popularity. One of the hardest materials in the world, more long-lasting and durable than granite, quartz is an undeniable choice for kitchen countertops.  How It’s Made  Quartz countertops are engineered stone countertops formed by combining 90-93% of ground stone waste from quarries, or recycled industrial waste, that can include fragments of granite, quartz, marble, natural stone, ceramic, or glass. This is blended with 7-10% resins, polymers, cement-based binders, and pigments to form a hard granite-like surface. The look of the final product depends on how coarsely or finely the quartz is ground. Finely ground quartz creates a smoother finish, while coarsely ground quartz creates a more flecked appearance. Pros and Cons  So, what are the pros and cons of quartzite...