Butcher Blocks – Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

As wood is regarded as one of the healthiest building materials around, butcher blocks have become highly popular among homeowners worldwide. However, basic cleaning and maintenance instructions are to be followed in order to make sure that your butcher block countertop keeps its good looking. Here are the main steps you should follow in order […]

Butcher Block Kitchen Countertops

Butcher block countertops have been used and praised for many years. In the past they were mainly used for butcher shops; hence the name. However, in recent years the butcher block countertop has become popular as a kitchen island or food preparation area near the oven. The surface is very solid and has been recognized […]

Are Wood Countertops Cast On-Site or in the Shop?

Depending on the customers’ preferences and needs, wood countertops can be cast at the site of installation or in the manufacturer’ shop, and each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Off-site wood countertop casting The casting of wood countertops in the manufacturer’s shop is more commonly known as off-site casting because the molding and […]

Will my Laminate tops be effected by solvents like acetone and what are the emissions of Laminate?

Laminate kitchen countertops come with plenty of perks that include their beautiful appearance, affordable price and easy to care for. However, when having a laminate kitchen countertop, you will have to pay attention to its special maintenance instructions in order to make this surface stay beautiful for a longer period of time. The better you […]

What Tools do I Need to Install a New Kitchen Countertop?

Installing kitchen countertops can be a challenging task, and there are a variety of tools you will need to complete it. The items you will need to install a countertop include; backsplashes, end splash, clamps, adhesive, shims, level, masking tape, screwdriver, wood screws, and a tape measure. The majority of these things can usually be […]

What’s The Best Countertop For Your Kitchen?

There are many different types of countertops for the kitchen available on the retail market today.  There are countertops made of stone, countertops made of laminate, even countertops made of concrete available for homeowners to purchase.  So how does the homeowner determine which is the best countertop for their kitchen?  The best countertop for the […]

Ways to Estimate Countertop Prices Using CAD

CAD or ‘computer aided design’ programs are often integrated to assist contractors, engineers, architects, and design professionals, in all the stages of planning and constructing a house, building, room, or area (whether interior or exterior). There are different programs specialized for every profession, while others are designed to encompass various specializations. For interiors designers who […]

Using Super Glue for Granite and Soapstone Scratches, Chips and Cracks

Granite and soapstone are among the hardest countertop materials – they are heat, water, scratch and even stain resistant. But when cracks, chips or scratches occur on kitchen countertop made from these materials, they are easy to repair by paying attention to the following tips: If the scratch, chip or crack is to be found […]