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When you buy a car, you start the process by doing your homework. You compare miles per gallon, standard features and optional upgrades, and of course, cost. But when you consider cost, you also consider all of the elements that contribute to that cost. You look at the accessories, tax and licensing, and the warranty. When you are pricing granite countertops, you owe it to yourself to do your homework before making this purchase as well.

The starting point of your investigation will be your choice of stone. Besides granite, countertops are frequently cut from marble or quartz. Natural stones include granite, marble, soapstone, slate and crystaline stone. There are also engineered stone such as CaesarStone and crystal glass. The client who wants to use recycled materials might select curava, a composite of 70 percent recycled glass and cement. Neolith is a durable porcelain product made from clay or sand. Each one of these materials is worthy of the exquisite kitchen, but the characteristics and cost vary dramatically.

To take some of the mystery out of shopping for stone, Marble and Granite has provided you, the end customer, with a website that provides you with detailed descriptions of each. This is not intended to eliminate your ability to shop in person, but to allow you to compare and contrast them before you shop so that you can come to the showroom prepared. As you compile your shopping list online, be sure to note your questions so that our professionals can address all of your issues before you buy. Understanding the characteristics of the stone will help you determine which is best for your needs.

Next you will need to address which is best for your budget. Marble and Granite is the only wholesaler that provides price transparency to the end user. By seeing the exact cost of the stone per square foot, even though the installation cost is not included, you will be able to control this element of your project. Coupled with an understanding of the characteristics of the stone, you will be able to see which stones are more expensive than others and, more importantly, why they are more expensive. The process of pricing granite countertops will be no more confusing than pricing your next car.

If you are considering an upgrade to your kitchen, peruse our inventory at www.marbleandgranite.com. You are sure to find precisely what you need.

If you’ve not yet been to Club 342 , you’ve got to check it out! There may be no DJ “spinning” a pulsating beat from his Mac laptop or swanky cocktails with Elderflower liquor…or maybe there will be?

Featuring a large, gently curving rear wall comprised entirely of Neolith, The Size booth at last week’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)  was abuzz over this unique, versatile material.

This past weekend at the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Caesarstone showcased their latest additions to the Classico™ Collection. Inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful natural marble, the new colors feature a unique blend of earthy tones and delicately infused veins. The five new hues include…

Of course you want the best “deal” when making any purchase. This is especially, and understandably, true when it comes to home remodeling or construction projects. Yes, shopping around is important, but don’t assume that the cheapest price is always the best choice.

Today’s Hottest Color in Interiors is No Gray Area

What an exciting adventure, traveling to Brazil to purchase beautiful Marble and Granite natural stone. Well it may seem like an exciting trip full of fun and glamour, but in reality it involves more hard work and dedication than you would imagine. In order to select and purchase our vast variety of Marble and Granite natural stone materials, some of our employees travel to the Cachoeiro de Itamerin region in Brazil and other exotic locations to find and choose only the best quality material at an affordable price.