The most striking buildings in the world are made of natural stone: the Taj Mahal is made of white marble, Windsor Castle of limestone, the Egyptian Pyramids of limestone, basalt, and granite. Natural stone is lauded as an elegant and eye-...
We are often asked by our customers “Can I install quartz or granite worktops myself?” The answer is yes but there are many things to consider before embarking on such a project. First of all you will need good carpentry skills, the correct tools...
Have you ever considered how your kitchen is the heart of your home? Kitchens are not just rooms for preparing and cooking food, they are used for many activities such as eating, entertaining guests, working, relaxing, watching TV and so...
Quartz worktops will never need sealing, they are completely non porous and certain manufacturers such as Caesarstone, Compac, Okite and Silestone actually guarantee their products not to stain or absorb liquids. In fact if you where to try and...
Carrara Marble or quartz kitchen worktops We are increasingly being asked if Carrara marble is a suitable material for kitchen worktops. The answer is yes but if you are considering using Carrara in the kitchen you need to be aware that it is...
The main difference is that granite is naturally formed over millions of years and quartz is man made from a mixture of generally between 93-95% natural quartz held together with polymers and resins.
The other main difference is that quartz...
