Stonespirit

United States

Marble countertops and onyx countertops have a very unique and elegant look. Marble countertops are available in a wide variety of natural colors – hues of white, black, gray, yellow, green, pink, with and without prominent veins. It is not as hard as granite, as it comes from deeper surfaces of the earth. It is exposed to more heat. It is not as soft as soapstone. It usually has a low abrasion rating, that’s why it scratches quite easily. But at the same time, marble is heat resistant, strong, and generally doesn’t chip or dent. Features of marble countertops and onyx marble countertops Classic and elegant Great for bathrooms, fireplaces, furniture tops Looks great polished or honed

Granite Countertops There are many different types of materials, but granite countertops are still one of the most popular choices among homeowners. Features and descriptions of granite countertops: The choice of the granite countertops is a personal decision based on the taste, color scheme, and style of life. But it’s important to know the features of the material before making the final decision. Granite is a natural stone. It is a beautiful, luminous stone with a great variety of styles, colors, and designs. Granite is 100% natural. The stone comes from quarries, then it is cut to different slab sizes, polished, and delivered to different countries. Granite slabs can offer very exotic look, reveal personal statement, and change the look and atmosphere of the kitchen and bathroom. Some stones are very rare and hard to find. These slabs will have lots of different veining, structure, color shades, tints. Granite is also known as “fire rocks” which were formed by slowly cooling pockets of magma that were trapped beneath the earth’s surface. Since the stone is so hard and offers wide variety of colors, it makes a perfect choice for countertops. Granitegranite countertops Very hard material Extremely durable Highly resistant to staining, scratching and heat Large selection of colors Ideal for kitchen countertops Least scratchable Porous, but can be sealed to prevent staining Granite countertops can be sealed for up to 1 year, and some companies can seal it up to 3 years. Once granite countertops are sealed properly, no staining should occur. To maintain luminosity of granite, clean it with specifically designed cleaner for granite. For example, Stone Spirit has an excellent product that not only cleans, but also maintains the sealant and keeps the shine of the granite.

Quartz Countertops Quartz countertops – great option for kitchen and bathroom countertops Quartz countertops have been gaining popularity very rapidly. Quartz is known by the best qualities of stone and other polymers and resins creating its own unique material with special features. Quartz is an engineered stone. The content of the countertops is taken from the earth, crushed into pieces, and then mixed with other polymers and resins. From an aesthetic point of view, it gives an elegant, nice, clean look. Quartz manufacturers provide a wide variety of colors and different finishes. This material is very suitable for contemporary homes. Many people seem to gravitate towards the uniform patterns and solid colors.

Solid Surface There are many solid surface countertops. Solid surface is a great alternative to stone. It is a manufactured material, very versatile and elegant looking countertop. It is a very durable countertops, very easy to maintain Even if some staining occurs, it can be cleaned and buffed out very easily. It is a popular choice for kitchens where there is a lot of activity, excellent choice for prep food areas. Manufactures offer wide variety of colors and patterns. A lot of times it mimic the appearance of quartz, stone, wood and other materials. The seams can be almost invisible. Solid surfaces material is an acrylic-based manufactured product. It is composed of minerals, resins and pigments. Characteristics and features of solid surface: solid surface countertops Non-porous Stylish Durable Heat resistant Easy to maintain Solid surface Interesting surface finishes available Can be colored to order