Granite is a classic choice for many remodelers because it’s durable. It can withstand almost anything, and it looks good while doing it. It works both indoors and outdoors and has exemplary resistance to heat, stains, and scratches. If you live in a house with busy kids but still want natural stone for your countertops, granite is a great choice.
Granite is porous, which means that it needs to be sealed in order for it to maintain its great quality as time passes. This is the case for almost all natural stones. And much like all natural stones, no two granite slabs are exactly alike. The new granite countertop that we install will be uniquely yours.
All you need to clean this low-maintenance stone is soap and water—no fancy cleaners to worry about.
Marble is probably not the best choice for a house with busy kids. It’s softer and more sensitive than granite, so it performs best in a household that doesn’t mind a little extra care and caution. It is susceptible to scratching and etching, especially when it comes in contact with acidic substances, so keeping those materials away from your marble will benefit you and your stone.
Much like granite, marble also requires sealing and resealing periodically. Since it comes from the earth, its colorations and veining also provide the uniqueness that other natural stones do. You won’t find another marble slab like yours, no matter how hard you look.
If you’re looking for a material to brighten up a room, check out marble. It can transform a drab space into something truly luminous.
Quartz is an engineered stone. It qualifies as a man-made material because, though it is made up of about 90 percent natural quartz, about 10 percent of its makeup is polymers and resins. These additives seal up quartz’s natural pores and turn the porous stone into something that is inherently nonporous. Because of this fact, quartz is not a material that you have to worry about sealing.
Even without a resealing practice, quartz remains impervious to stains and liquid damage. However, we recommend that you use hot pads and trivets when handling hot items because quartz is more vulnerable to heat than natural stones are.
If you’re looking for a seamless aesthetic in your kitchen with predictable patterns, quartz is a great choice.
Soapstone is a very soft natural stone—it gets its name from having a similar consistency to a bar of soap. It has a high concentration of talc, which is a very soft substance, and it is known for its dark colors and rustic, old-world look.
Since it is such a soft material, soapstone is vulnerable to scratches. But it holds its own impressively against heat, even without the need for sealant.
Soapstone works great both indoors and outdoors, adding a depth to your remodeled space that you can’t find with any other material.
Countertops Near Me: Our Selection
If you’ve been searching for “countertops near me” in the Hudson and Marlborough area, look no further than Stone Concepts. We are experts on stone countertops and would love to share our knowledge with you. To start creating the remodel of your dreams, get in touch with us for a consultation.
