What is Granite?
- 7th January 2016
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite
No CommentsGranite is a natural igneous stone that is one of the most beautiful and resilient surface materials in the world. For millennia, granite has been prized for its strength and versatility, and it’s become the gold standard for home countertops. Often used in bathrooms and for floors or home decor, the kitchen is where granite
Home Improvement Resolutions for the New Year!
- 24th December 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Remodel Trends, Remodeling Tips
If you’re like most Americans, the New Year is when you take a long hard look at the things that aren’t working in your life and resolve to change them. For a lot of people, these resolutions are regarding internal, personal things—eating better, spending more time outside, taking more risks, or keeping a diary. But
What Kinds of Granite Finishes Are There?
- 8th December 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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
Your Options for Atmosphere are Deep and Wide
- 2nd December 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Remodel Trends
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
Let Us Clean, Seal, and Restore Your Granite!
- 28th November 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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
Granite is Timeless
- 21st November 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite
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
4 Uses for Stone Remnants
- 10th November 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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!
Your Stone Countertop Bathroom Guide
- 17th October 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Marble, Granite, Granite Countertops
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
5 Reasons to Get New Granite Countertops by Thanksgiving!
- 16th October 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
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
What Are Laminated Edges?
- 3rd October 2015
- Posted by: Granite & Marble Specialties
- Category: Granite, Granite Countertops
As we’ve covered in the past, there are basically infinite possibilities for the edge profile of your granite. Determining what kind of edge you should choose is all about the look and feeling you’re trying to achieve with your countertops and kitchen. One specialty kind of edge profile is called a laminated edge, which involves