By Th3DirtYl1e. Natural Stone Countertops. At Tuesday, November 12th 2019, 15:08:33 PM.
When remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, you want to use the most durable and appealing materials available. Natural stone is one of the most desired countertop surfaces because of its longevity and unique beauty. Installing custom stone countertops is a good investment in your home. They will add value and aesthetic appeal to your kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen countertops are an integral part of the room design. They are often one of the first things you notice when you walk in the room. When you choose a natural stone surface, like granite, you get an elegant and entirely unique surface that instantly upgrades the entire look of the room. Each slab has its own swirls and specks of color that make it unlike any other piece of stone. You will want to choose your slab in person so that you get the piece that will best compliment the cabinets, appliances, paint and other features of your room.
Another popular choice for custom countertops is limestone, a natural formation of sand, shells and, fossils from aquatic life. This is a sedimentary rock with similar qualities to marble. The natural beauty of limestone will bring a touch of the outdoors into your home. Limestone slabs are available in vibrant shades of blue you can't find in other stones. Limestone is a softer stone than most, so proper care is needed to make sure they last a long time. Since it is a softer and more porous material, it is vulnerable to stains. The good news is, these stains are easy to clean and remove.
Natural stone countertop used in kitchens! Surprising, yet it is true that natural stone is used as countertop materials in kitchens. They may not be the first choice though of many people due to their costs but they are popular indeed. Natural stone countertops are sleek looking and have a touch of finesse about them.
Travertine. Travertine and limestone countertops are more commonly available with a honed finish instead of a polished finish since it is a more popular selection. These stones are often the countertop of choice for bathroom vanities and utility rooms since they naturally appear more casual than granite or marble. However, a honed marble can have the same relaxed feeling as travertine when done in the right color. There are fewer color options with travertine and limestone than with granite or marble. The color range is light neutrals including beige, tan, and gray, but the patterning in the stone can range much more. Travertine is a type of limestone, which is found in the earth with natural pits or holes that can vary from dime to greater than fist sizes. When the stone is quarried and cut into slabs, these pits are filled to make a suitable countertop. These fills vary greatly in size and shape that determines the overall style of the stone. The large fills have a more rustic appearance, especially with a honed finish.
Granite stone has its natural elegance and durability that fits designing not only on the outside of home but in the interior. Aside from elegance and durability, granite stone signals individuality and luxury of life. Granite stone if formed from the result of the slow crystallization of molten magma at depth in the earth's crust. Uplift and erosion has over millions of years resulted in this material outcropping at the surface. The minerals which make up a granite are generally quartz, feldspar, and other secondary materials like pyroxenes and micas. Granite can be made to achieve every type of finish from traditional hand-tooled, flame textures, shot blasted, acid washed, or honed to highly polished mirror finishes.
Soapstone Countertops. You're likely familiar with soapstone from your high school chemistry lab; those black tables were made from soapstone. Today soapstone is becoming popular in kitchen countertops because of its extreme stain resistance. It is also heat resistant and will not etch. One drawback to soapstone counters is that they are only available in a limited number of dark colors. Soapstone is generally a grayish color in nature, although it is usually oiled to a black finish for commercial and residential use. Soapstone counters are also vulnerable to scratching. However, soapstone counters can actually be sanded to remove nicks and mars, so this susceptibility to scratching isn't always seen as a huge shortcoming.
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