Comments on: Granite…Not Just for Kitchens! http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:56:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Kendra http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-282 Kendra Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:38:30 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-282 I have been researching Granite lately and came across your website. The blog idea has been really interesting and you brought up some good points. Here's my sitch: I want a new house. My husband says no. I counter-offer with some remodeling of the kitchen including new countertops. My husband wants to go with Cambria. He says it's more durable and over-all it's cleaner. What are your thoughts on the difference between your products? Thank you. I have been researching Granite lately and came across your website. The blog idea has been really interesting and you brought up some good points. Here’s my sitch: I want a new house. My husband says no. I counter-offer with some remodeling of the kitchen including new countertops. My husband wants to go with Cambria. He says it’s more durable and over-all it’s cleaner. What are your thoughts on the difference between your products? Thank you.

]]> By: Angie http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-289 Angie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:46:22 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-289 I can appreciate your dilemma. Hopefully your husband will consider the remodel. To address your husbands misconceptions about granite, I will start off by saying that granite is the hardest countertop surface you can find, as there is no resin (plastic) in granite. To give you more detailed information on the cleanabilty, click on this link to find the results of a study that was conducted http://www.marble-institute.com/industryresources/sanitation.cfm. "The findings of the report show significant cleanability advantages of natural granite countertops over almost all other commonly found countertop surface materials." Thanks for reading! I can appreciate your dilemma. Hopefully your husband will consider the remodel. To address your husbands misconceptions about granite, I will start off by saying that granite is the hardest countertop surface you can find, as there is no resin (plastic) in granite. To give you more detailed information on the cleanabilty, click on this link to find the results of a study that was conducted http://www.marble-institute.com/industryresources/sanitation.cfm. “The findings of the report show significant cleanability advantages of natural granite countertops over almost all other commonly found countertop surface materials.” Thanks for reading!

]]> By: Kendra http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-290 Kendra Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:55:50 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-290 Angie, I tried the website you suggested but the article doesn't come up? Do you have any other links I can try. My husband likes his facts and figures, so any info I can relay to him would be so helpful! For example, if one wanted to, they can use the countertop as a cutting board, correct? I also would like you to know I appreciate your fast response. For my husbands sake I emailed Cambria about 1 1/2 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. Customer Service goes a long way in my book! Angie, I tried the website you suggested but the article doesn’t come up? Do you have any other links I can try. My husband likes his facts and figures, so any info I can relay to him would be so helpful! For example, if one wanted to, they can use the countertop as a cutting board, correct? I also would like you to know I appreciate your fast response. For my husbands sake I emailed Cambria about 1 1/2 weeks ago and still haven’t heard back. Customer Service goes a long way in my book!

]]> By: Angie http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-291 Angie Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:05:03 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-291 Kendra, you may just have to type the link in if it does not work properly. If that doesn't work let me know. As far as cutting on your countertops, that is fine. The only thing to be aware of in that case is that your knives might become dull from cutting directly on the granite. Kendra, you may just have to type the link in if it does not work properly. If that doesn’t work let me know. As far as cutting on your countertops, that is fine. The only thing to be aware of in that case is that your knives might become dull from cutting directly on the granite.

]]> By: Mrs. Shelly Yeasting http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-292 Mrs. Shelly Yeasting Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:15:34 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-292 Wow, you do a wonderful job blogging. You must really enjoy being the owner/operator of a successful granite business. Do you feel that antique finished stones provide an alternative look to traditional polished granite? Do you feel that antique Emerald Pearl has a softer look than regular Emerald Pearl but still maintains the iridescent accents that make the stone so popular? I'm concerned if we install antique Emerald Pearl we will loose that incredible mica flecking. My research tells me that antique stones have a textured surface and are the perfect complement for simple or rustic design kitchens. With that said, would you agree? I will have my husband send you our plans. Wow, you do a wonderful job blogging. You must really enjoy being the owner/operator of a successful granite business. Do you feel that antique finished stones provide an alternative look to traditional polished granite? Do you feel that antique Emerald Pearl has a softer look than regular Emerald Pearl but still maintains the iridescent accents that make the stone so popular? I’m concerned if we install antique Emerald Pearl we will loose that incredible mica flecking. My research tells me that antique stones have a textured surface and are the perfect complement for simple or rustic design kitchens. With that said, would you agree? I will have my husband send you our plans.

]]> By: Angie http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-293 Angie Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:43:02 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-293 Thank you for your comments. I am not the owner of Paramount Granite Company, but rather the Customer Service Manager. The antique finish is definitely a more rustic/textured look. To respond to your questions, I have not seen Emerald Pearl in an antiqued finish. I can assume based on the materials that I have seen with the antiqued finish that it would compromise some of the iridescent mica reflection that is typical of polished Emerald Pearl granite. We have samples of other material with an antique finish in our showroom. We would be happy to help you explore your options. Thank you for your comments. I am not the owner of Paramount Granite Company, but rather the Customer Service Manager. The antique finish is definitely a more rustic/textured look. To respond to your questions, I have not seen Emerald Pearl in an antiqued finish. I can assume based on the materials that I have seen with the antiqued finish that it would compromise some of the iridescent mica reflection that is typical of polished Emerald Pearl granite. We have samples of other material with an antique finish in our showroom. We would be happy to help you explore your options.

]]> By: Mrs. Shelly Yeasting http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-294 Mrs. Shelly Yeasting Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:24:05 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-294 Angie, Thank you for your quick attention to this blog. I apoligize for thinking that you were the owner of ParaMount Granite. From your knowledge on natural stone crystals, I assummed incorrectly. The owner of ParaMount Granite should be proud to have you on staff! My husband, Leonard will be calling you later today. Angie,

Thank you for your quick attention to this blog. I apoligize for thinking that you were the owner of ParaMount Granite. From your knowledge on natural stone crystals, I assummed incorrectly. The owner of ParaMount Granite should be proud to have you on staff! My husband, Leonard will be calling you later today.

]]> By: Prime Advertising & Design Blog » Small Business Blogging Works & Here Is An Example http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-300 Prime Advertising & Design Blog » Small Business Blogging Works & Here Is An Example Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-300 [...] (their product is part of numerous kitchens) and more. Then I came across a post Angie had written, Granite … Not Just for Kitchens.  Seeing that it had a few comments I clicked into it to see what conversation it had [...] […] (their product is part of numerous kitchens) and more. Then I came across a post Angie had written, Granite … Not Just for Kitchens.  Seeing that it had a few comments I clicked into it to see what conversation it had […]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-355 Jeff Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:03:04 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-355 Angie, Is it okay to use antique finished granite in the kitchen? I really like the look but I am concerned about the porosity and keeping it clean. What do you think? Have you seen it done and how did it work out? Thanks, Jeff Angie,
Is it okay to use antique finished granite in the kitchen? I really like the look but I am concerned about the porosity and keeping it clean. What do you think? Have you seen it done and how did it work out?
Thanks, Jeff

]]> By: Angie http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-356 Angie Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:35:12 +0000 http://www.paramountgranite.com/blog/2008/01/04/granitenot-just-for-kitchens/#comment-356 Jeff, You can definitely use an antiqued finish on kitchen countertops. We do like to make customer's aware that having an antiqued or honed finish may make your countertops more susceptible to staining and scratching versus a polished finish. You might just need to be a little more careful with the care and maintenance of the antiqued finish. It is a unique beautiful look. Thanks for reading! Jeff,

You can definitely use an antiqued finish on kitchen countertops. We do like to make customer’s aware that having an antiqued or honed finish may make your countertops more susceptible to staining and scratching versus a polished finish. You might just need to be a little more careful with the care and maintenance of the antiqued finish. It is a unique beautiful look.

Thanks for reading!

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