The holiday season really can be “the most wonderful time of the year,” with family and friends getting together to celebrate. However, with the holidays quickly approaching, it is easy to forget about the care and maintenance required for your countertops. Here are five tips to protect your countertops, whether you have granite, marble or… Read more »
Category: Tips
Dishwashers and Solid Surfaces
Over the years the way dishwashers are attached has changed. This is primarily due to the fact that many of the counters people are having installed are granite, quartz, or marble. When formica tops are installed the dishwashers can be attached directly to the formica tops, by being screwed in. With granite, quartz, and marble this… Read more »
Patio Season in Buffalo
Hopefully in Buffalo the weather will begin to change and all the snow will start to become sunshine. With this in mind many people are beginning to plan their outdoor patios, outdoor kitchens, and other outdoor living spaces. When making selections for your outdoor patios their are many things to keep in mind when determine… Read more »
Buffalo Home and Garden Show
Recently Italian Marble and Granite had the privilege to work on the Buffalo Home and Garden Show with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. The Interior Design Association completed an entire 1000 square foot pre fabricated home that was staged on the second floor of the Buffalo Convention Center. The home was decorated… Read more »
Antiqued Granite Countertops
There are many different natural stone finishes to use on your countertops. They range from leathered (antiqued), honed, polished, and many more. These finishes do not necessarily jeopardize the integrity of the granite countertops. However, additional coats of sealer may need to be applied. When a stone is leathered it creates a textured finish, which varies depending… Read more »
Marble Countertops: A Year Later
For those of you who are unsure of whether or not marble is the right choice for your kitchen, read this article! It describes the different ups and downs this homeowner experienced during a year of heavy use of her marble countertops. Many of our customers that come in wanting to install marble countertops are… Read more »
Never to Early
Winter is here in Buffalo, NY and we all just want to curl up on our couches to stay warm. But, while you are drinking hot chocolate by the fire maybe it is time to think about your renovation projects for the spring. Although it may seem far away, it really isn’t. Right now is… Read more »
Million Dollar Rooms
Have you ever watched the show Million Dollar Room on HGTV? It is a great show to get ideas. Although many of us cannot afford all the wonderful things in these houses there are cheaper options. I have watched this show and gotten wonderful ideas. Get ideas on how to design your bathrooms- jacuzzi or… Read more »
Job Gone Wrong
Check out what happens when you hire the wrong granite contractor. These problems are preventable and buyers should be aware of problems such as these. One thing to be aware of is the different colors and patterns in the granite. A good granite supplier/fabricator will show you how your granite will fit together.
Houzz
Have you heard of the Houzz app/website? We love this website/app. The Houzz website/app is a home design and remodeling platform that assists people in finding products or ideas. By connecting designers, homeowners, and professionals from around the world individuals can become inspired about their next project. How does is work: Search a database of… Read more »