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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The options available in kitchen countertops today can be overwhelming. There are hundred of different materials, styles and designs to choose from. For many homeowners, the choice of which option to choose is determined by the price that the homeowner will need to pay for the countertop. There are countertop styles available for any type […]
Most countertops are made to withstand life but, like all quality and fine materials, they can be damaged, especially if mistreated. In order to prevent this from happening, you should follow some simple steps and make sure that your kitchen countertop will maintain its original beauty and elegance for all the years to come. Normal […]
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Installing tile over your Formica countertop is not rocket science – actually, tiling a Formica countertop is a simpler job than tiling over other countertop surfaces. However, doing this is not a quick job as it requires careful planning, precision and patience. By tiling your Formica countertop, you can change the way your whole kitchen […]
While no kitchen countertop material is likely to be completely scratch resistant, the soapstone surfaces are not easily scratched. But if you do notice that a scratch has occurred on your soapstone kitchen countertop, you should easily sand it out by using a120 grit sandpaper. For instance, there will be no need for special equipment […]
Soapstone is a metamorphic and non-porous stone that is composed of magnesium, talc, chlorate and silicate. Soapstone is among the easiest to maintain and most stain-resistant materials that can be used for kitchen countertops and its stain resistant qualities coupled with its heat resistant properties make this material one of the highest desirable additions to […]