A lot of what is discussed on this blog has been about kitchens. Although we do a lot of kitchens, we do just as many bathrooms. Bathrooms are slowly changing to a place to relax after a long day, so why not indulge a little? So what have we seen lately? Vessel sinks– Undermount… Read more »
Your Opinion
This post is to see what you would like in your kitchen. What are some trends that you like? Questions to think about: Do you like dark or light surfaces and wood? Do you like granite back splashes or tile? What type of appliances are you looking for? What colors do you like?… Read more »
Introduce Texture
When most people think of a solid surface such as granite they automatically think of a polished looking surface. But, there are different finishes that a stone can have. For example, most marbles we prefer to put a honed finish on because scratches are less noticeable. Honing is a process that we only do to… Read more »
Onyx
Onyx is a stone that we just started to see a lot of people using in the last 7 years. We have been installing it in a lot of commercial places, as shown above. The pictures above are from two local restaurants in Buffalo New York, Sea Bar and Mike A’s Steak House. We have… Read more »
9/11 Memorial
There is no doubt that everyone remembers the horrific events of 9/11. Like many Americans, the Italian Marble & Granite’s staff knew some of the employees in the towers. Many years ago we were given the opportunity to do work in the towers which we were very excited about. Now 11 years later we are… Read more »
Soapstone
Interesting Facts about Soap Stone: Can take heat better than any other stone Oil to maintain Stains-but can oil the stone and it will go away scratches but can lightly sand and oil and it should go away Where people use it EVERYWHERE Public bars Patios-especially around fire pits Kitchens Soap stone is a… Read more »
Is this good work?
There are an ever increasing amount of people trying to break into the granite industry, and they will all tell you they are the best. So how do you really know who is telling the truth? Here are some tips to looks for when deciding who should fabricate your counter tops. Cheapest does not mean… Read more »
What surface to pick
Recently, I have noticed a lot of new trends emerging in respects to counter top surfaces. I have been talking about the different stones that are out there, and ones that we sell here at Italian Marble & Granite. But, I think I should address some of the new trends that people are interested in…. Read more »
Going Green
A stone that we just started selling within the last couple years is called Ice Stone. Ice Stone is a mixture between recycled glass and a cement composition. Recycling has become even more important within the last ten years, especially with the Green Movement. What exactly does a recycled glass counter top look like? It… Read more »
Marble-Best product to use?
Lately marble, especially white marble, has been one of the trends of 2012. White marble is absolutely stunning in kitchens and bathrooms, but is it the best product to use? We do not recommend marble for kitchens, bathrooms, or public bars. This is mainly due to the fact that marble is very porous. Therefore, wine,… Read more »