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24Feb24th February 2020

Granite Countertops and Alternatives to Granite for the Kitchen

Your kitchen countertops are one of the most important product choices that you will make during a kitchen refit or extension. With the ability to both reinforce a design scheme and practically affect your daily living, a countertop material must be right. You need to consider appearance, durability, maintenance, reflectivity and concept. So, from granite countertops to wooden worktops, how do you navigate so many options?Wood Natural materials remain popular in kitchen...

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20Feb20th February 2020

What’s so Good about Quartz Worktops?

Ever wondered what’s so great about quartz worktops? You know that increasing numbers of your friends are choosing them and loving them. But do you still wonder: are quartz worktop any good? Does this engineered stone perform when compared to a composite, a laminate or a natural mined stone? What are the practical and aesthetic benefits of choosing quartz over anything else? Well, there are a few features...

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29Jan29th January 2020

External Granite Surface in Cold Weather

Granite is an extremely popular material to use in external domestic spaces. Its natural durability makes a Granite Surface able to withstand the extremes of British weather through both summer and winter. Over the colder months, though, you may wonder if granite will crack in freezing conditions. Of course, the extremes of the British winter are variable; some years are relatively mild, while others experience sustained periods of sub-zero temperatures. Unlike more...

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29Jan29th January 2020

Planning the Fit Out of a New Kitchen

Are you starting the decade with a brand new kitchen? Whether you're doing it yourself, working with a designer, or a combination of both, planning the fit out of a new kitchen is essential. One of your primary concerns is organising schedules—so how long does it take to fit a kitchen? This is a rather open question of the ‘piece of string’ variety! It will depend on the size of the room and the complexity of...

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23Dec23rd December 2019

Ever wondered. “what is granite used for?”

It’s no secret that we love granite work surfaces in the kitchen. The material is not only aesthetically pleasing but is exceedingly durable, heat resistant and easy to maintain. But you need not stop at the kitchen. Granite is a great material for sideboards and surfaces in the bathroom, hallway, living room, and anywhere in the home! Work surfaces are our expertise, but have you ever thought beyond this? What is

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23Dec23rd December 2019

Why Marble Stone is Great for your Kitchen

The three key stones from which you’ll browse for your kitchen worktops are granite, marble, and quartz. Today, we want to sing the praises of marble for kitchen worktops. While each stone has its benefits for different kitchen designs and concepts, we will look at the times that marble is the top dog! Consumers often associate marble with traditional kitchen concepts. However, just take a quick look through...

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