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Choosing Your Custom Kitchen Countertops

Pick a countertop surface that fits your lifestyle Homeowners have to assess the way they live before settling on a countertop surface. When choosing countertops, you will find many similarities and differences between stone and quartz countertops.

Custom Granite Countertops - Hard, Heat-tolerant, Porous

Readily available in a wide variety of colors.
Heat, stain, and scratch resistant.
Surfaces can be polished, honed, or finished in other ways.
Granite should be sealed annually and spills wiped up promptly.
Granite is a preferred material for kitchen countertops.

Custom Marble Countertops - A dense and soft stone

A dense stone with a smooth, cool surface ideal for baking and rolling dough.
Offers an upscale and classic appearance.
Popular for fireplace facings and hearths, vanities, table tops, and shower surrounds.

Custom Engineered Stone Countertops - Durable, Heat-tolerant, Non-porous

Provides an extremely durable living environment.
Versatile color palate with a more consistent look.
Heat, stain, scratch, mold, and mildew resistant.

Custom Soapstone Countertops - Ages gracefully, dense, and heatproof

A casual and traditional look and feel.
Very dense and will not stain or harbor bacteria.
Holds up very well in everyday kitchen use.
Less brittle than granite or slate.
Scratches can be easily repaired.
Heat-proof and popular for ovens and fireplaces.
Available in blue, green, and gray tones.

Granite Edge Profiles

Edge profile may appear different because of natural thickness variations.

Measuring Your Kitchen Space

Start by measuring each wall of the room and recording the inside dimensions. Measure at the floor, again in the center, and at the ceiling for accuracy and to ensure it is square.
Locate the centerline of the sink and record that into your drawing. Indicate water supply, natural gas supply or 220-volt electrical service.
Measure each wall recording all critical measurements including all the obstacles and their location. (i.e. outlets, lights, cables, heat registers, doors, and windows)
Measure the height of window sills, height and width of windows and doors, and the height of ceiling and soffits. Record this information on the Door, Window, and Soffit charts.