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  • What Kinds of Granite Finishes Are There?

    • 8th December 2015
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    • Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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    Most people aren’t even aware that there are multiple ways to finish a granite surface, but your choice of finish adds a whole new dimension to your options! Because we fabricate our slabs in-house, we’re able to offer you different kinds of finishes for your project. Here are the three most popular options: Polished This

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  • Your Options for Atmosphere are Deep and Wide

    • 2nd December 2015
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    • Category: Granite, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Remodel Trends
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    One of the best things about natural stone surfaces is the variety of styles you can choose from—there’s no one way to decorate a kitchen or a bathroom, and when it comes to sinks, it seems like there’s almost no two ways alike! There are many different sink styles to choose from, and many different

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  • Let Us Clean, Seal, and Restore Your Granite!

    • 28th November 2015
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    • Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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    The holidays often make people realize the limitations or disrepair of their kitchens. Friends and family are visiting, everyone is cooking up a storm, and your countertops are front and center—are your guests going to be impressed with your gleaming natural stone surfaces, or are they looking a little underwhelming? Re-Sealing Though granite, marble, and

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  • Granite is Timeless

    • 21st November 2015
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    • Category: Granite
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    Something we hear a lot of people talking about is whether or not granite is “just a trend.” It’s true that the popularity of granite countertops has been extremely high for the last ten years, but that has a lot to do with the increased availability of high-quality imported granite (which went up because of

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  • 4 Uses for Stone Remnants

    • 10th November 2015
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    • Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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    At Granite and Marble Specialties, we have carefully chosen the most beautiful slabs of natural stone from all around the world. When we craft a countertop from these slabs, there are invariably extra small pieces cut away. We call these trimmings “remnants,” and many of them are large enough to be repurposed for another project!

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  • Restore or Repair Your Stone Countertops to Like-New Condition

    • 5th November 2015
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    • Category: Granite Countertops
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    At Granite Marble Specialties, we don’t just install new countertops, we can also help restore, clean, seal or refinish your existing countertops. Granite is made to last, and we’re always happy to help restore existing granite before replacing it. Someone once carefully chose, cut, and fabricated that piece of stone, and the last thing we

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  • Add Stacked Stone Veneers to your Walls for the Ultimate Pacific Northwest Vibe

    • 27th October 2015
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    At Granite and Marble Specialties, we offer a lot more than just countertops, and a lot more than just granite and marble! We are your one-stop shop for home remodeling services, and offer a selection of sinks and faucets, custom and -pre-fab cabinetry, etching, tile, and stacked stone veneers! Stacked stone is one of the

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  • Your Stone Countertop Bathroom Guide

    • 17th October 2015
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    • Category: Marble, Granite, Granite Countertops
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    Bathroom design is your chance to get creative, excited, and have fun! A bathroom is like a design secret inside your home, and you want your guests to be surprised and delighted when they find it. Granite Marble Specialties is the go-to countertop fabricator in the Pacific Northwest, and we’d love to help you create

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  • 5 Reasons to Get New Granite Countertops by Thanksgiving!

    • 16th October 2015
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    • Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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    Are you hoping to debut a beautiful new kitchen this holiday season? There’s still time! Thanksgiving is usually when people start realizing the limitations of their kitchen—they’re suddenly cooking for a house full of family, and wishing they had a better space to work with. Maybe the in-laws or relatives haven’t been over in a

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  • How to Seal Granite Countertops: Instructional Video


    • 10th October 2015
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    • Category: Granite Countertops
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    We have a fantastic series of informational videos on granite countertops, and last month we debuted our latest installment: how to seal your granite! We encourage you to check out the video below, but we’ve also transcribed its basic points here. Our customers have come to us with many questions and hesitations regarding the process

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