Opinion Vs. Fact—Don’t Believe Everything You Read!
When it comes to building and remodeling, there is a lot of information to take in and gather. Most consumers don’t realize the amount of choices they have to make when they decide to take on a project. Some consumers rely on their contractor, or designer for help, while others do research on their own. While there are many avenues to research various products these days, the consumer must take into consideration the source of the information, as there is much information out there that is either myth, or opinions.
I recently read “Lessons From A Kitchen Guru,” an article published in the February 2008 edition of Food & Wine magazine, where the author interviewed a cabinetmaker who designed and built 200 kitchens worldwide. I have to admit, I was somewhat stunned after reading the article. Some of the claims in the article were strictly opinion, but I can see how some consumers would take them as fact. The cabinetmaker obviously was not a big fan of granite countertops, but the article never mentioned why. He preferred to work with honed marble countertops because he felt that you lose the beauty of the stone when it is polished. This, in my opinion, is purely a personal preference. I actually believe that a stones beauty is enhanced when it is polished. The colors are much more vibrant and polishing makes the stone much easier to clean and maintain. The article also stated that “with a honed finish, scratches are less visible, and you would be able to use a lightly abrasive cleaner like Soft Scrub to take care of them if they occur.” Again, this is strictly opinion, and I will add, “hogwash”. Any reputable natural stone fabricator, supplier, and natural stone association, such as the MIA, would not recommend Soft Scrub on either a polished, or honed granite, or marble countertop, as any abrasive type cleanser causes scratches.
All I can say is, consumers beware. It is important to research products on your own, but make sure your source of information is coming from someone who works with the product and has knowledge in the industry.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Company, Industry News on January 9th, 2008 by Barb | | 2 Comments
Granite…Not Just for Kitchens!
Often times, when people are looking for granite, it is for their kitchen countertops and islands. While granite is a great option for the kitchen, it also works well for fireplace surrounds, vanity tops, laundry tops, and bar tops. With hundreds of remnants available in our granite stock you will be sure to find a color selection that is both, unique and fitting for any of your projects.
Start by faxing, emailing, or calling us with dimensions of the project you are doing. We will be happy to provide you with a bid within 24 hours. If you already have a specific color in mind we would be happy to check our stock for availability. If you have no color idea in mind, feel free to stop into our showroom and view the hundreds of remnants that we have available.
Start the year off by sprucing up some areas in your home with beautiful granite that will last a lifetime.
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Angie
Posted in Granite, Company on January 4th, 2008 by Angie | | 10 Comments
Let’s Make It A Great 2008!
Well I have to admit, it is good to be back after a nice long holiday break between Christmas and New Years. We were able to spend some quality time together with family and friends. We also got in a little skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing thanks to all of the wintery Minnesota weather that we have been having.
Now that we got in our relaxation time, it is time to gear up for the new year. While many in the building and remodeling industry have experienced somewhat of a slow-down over the last several months, we are optimistic for 2008! We have plenty to be thankful for and have some exciting things to look forward to. I’ve been busy working on our advertising statistics and am eagar to try out some new avenues. We also recently installed another CNC mill, which we are happy to have up and running that will help us increase our productivity, etc.
So… here’s to a prosperous new year, growth in the industry, and many beautiful installed granite countertops and satisfied customers. Let’s all make it a Great 2008!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Company, Industry News on January 3rd, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
